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Reducing DC Water Pump Flow?

Fishbikeski
Explorer
Explorer
First trip on DC in our truck camper. No problems! My question is: Has anyone modified their electric potable water pump to reduce the flow rate? Either by physical flow restriction or electrical means… Our's is just pushing out way more water than we need to wash dishes, and I am willing to wait a few more seconds to fill a glass for drinking.
By the way, our VMaxTanks 125 Amp-Hour AGM battery ran like a champ!
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tony_lee
Explorer
Explorer
It should have a hose with it. Guess it is in the mail once you let them know.
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Kayteg1
Explorer II
Explorer II
Faucet

Got the faucet this afternoon.
It looks really good and will free some space on top of my sink, but come with no hose.
I can use my old hose for time being, but what a bummer.
The shower holder is the best I have ever seen. Hope it will last as it is plastic.

billtex
Explorer II
Explorer II
Kayteg1 wrote:
To expand water saving tips, for those who have bathroom with shower - my bathroom has very cheap vanity faucet with shower hose for the shower.
That thing is very inconvenient, require lot of adjusting and to top it, my manifold in the faucet has a crack and some water runs on top of the sink when I am using shower.
Could not find replacement and having thermostat-controlled valves in my home was trying to fit one of them.
Unfortunately the household tub valves are too big for TC, but my lucky day has come.
Some additional search and I find this. Have it already in the mail, what it will take few days as it comes from Alabama.
Once I install it, I set the temperature and forget it. All it takes to operate is open the flow.



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trailgranny50
Explorer
Explorer
Reminds me of the old times and hand pump water in most campers. You had the option of hand pump or city water if your unit was really up to date.
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Kayteg1
Explorer II
Explorer II
To expand water saving tips, for those who have bathroom with shower - my bathroom has very cheap vanity faucet with shower hose for the shower.
That thing is very inconvenient, require lot of adjusting and to top it, my manifold in the faucet has a crack and some water runs on top of the sink when I am using shower.
Could not find replacement and having thermostat-controlled valves in my home was trying to fit one of them.
Unfortunately the household tub valves are too big for TC, but my lucky day has come.
Some additional search and I find this. Have it already in the mail, what it will take few days as it comes from Alabama.
Once I install it, I set the temperature and forget it. All it takes to operate is open the flow.

SCVJeff
Explorer
Explorer
Yep..If he installs a demand pump (and loses the internal swx) the faucet might actually work.
Jeff - WA6EQU
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Kayteg1
Explorer II
Explorer II
SCVJeff wrote:
Kayteg1 wrote:
That is faucet I have seen on boats, but never in camper.
Likely there is no pressure switch on the system, so restricting water flow might end in overheating motor and consequences.
I would think about upgrading.
i doubt he would ever have it on long enough to even get warm, but one can see why it is a problem.. I'd likely install a valve to the input of the pump and adjust to fit.


You might be right, but this is internet.
Once you advice that we don't have to observe common sense, you don't know who next will read it and take it to next level 😉
I was buying on-demand pumps for $39 and for water saving have those tips that close the water unless you push a stick hanging from the tip.
Those can save you quite a bit of water and for me are more convenient than playing with handle or knob.

mkirsch
Nomad II
Nomad II
Replace the pump with one that has a pressure switch. Replace the faucet with a standard RV type that works like a household faucet.

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SCVJeff
Explorer
Explorer
Kayteg1 wrote:
That is faucet I have seen on boats, but never in camper.
Likely there is no pressure switch on the system, so restricting water flow might end in overheating motor and consequences.
I would think about upgrading.
i doubt he would ever have it on long enough to even get warm, but one can see why it is a problem.. I'd likely install a valve to the input of the pump and adjust to fit.
Jeff - WA6EQU
'06 Itasca Meridian 34H, CAT C7/350

Kayteg1
Explorer II
Explorer II
That is faucet I have seen on boats, but never in camper.
Likely there is no pressure switch on the system, so restricting water flow might end in overheating motor and consequences.
I would think about upgrading.

jimh406
Explorer III
Explorer III
There are restrictive inserts. Maybe something like that is available besides the obvious inline valve.

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Fishbikeski
Explorer
Explorer
Hope it got the pic this time.

Fishbikeski
Explorer
Explorer
This is the faucet. It has a simple on/off switch for pump mode. Anyone experience the same deluge and successfully restricted it?

billtex
Explorer II
Explorer II
I am tinking I D ten T error.
Should be an easy fix...or maybe not?
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