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Topic: water pump problem

andy and tracy

13/8/2010 at 10:44am
Location: midlands
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Hi Guys and Gals,

I have a whale 881 water pump, and the problem is the flow to the taps is quite slow and the pump 'pulses', rather than having a continuous flow. Can anyone tell me what the problem is, and is there a fix

thanks in advance andy

Netik

13/8/2010 at 11:02am
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We are just new to touring bought a van and have been learning the hard way. We had the same problem It wasnt the pump it was our battery! Not enough charge to keep the pump going just a little trickle. If you find it is the pump then dicountmotoring.co.uk sell them for 23.99. Good luck!

G7ACU

13/8/2010 at 10:50pm
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I wonder if this is a local pressure problem on site or is this problem at all sites? I suspect a mis-set pressure switch in your water feed which is 'pulsing' when water drawn due to inadequate pressure.
Switch can be altered to compensate, but you can replace with a completely automatic pressure switch that will self-regulate to suit the site.

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michael

14/8/2010 at 12:46pm
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as said a low battery will give this problem.i would be more inclined to look at the pressure switch if a pressurized system.to check see if you have wires going to the taps.if no wires it is a pressurized system.

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G7ACU

14/8/2010 at 9:59pm
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Quote: Originally posted by G7ACU on 13/8/2010
I wonder if this is a local pressure problem on site or is this problem at all sites...

You know, it dawned on me while driving back from The Lakes today that I'd probably led you up the garden path, because of course the site pressure doesn't effect your pump operation - I do apologise. (I've been trying to sort a weird problem for a friend whose re-sited his static this weekend and has an odd water supply problem).

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andy and tracy

15/8/2010 at 7:45am
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no problem paul, thanks for replying anyway. we're going away today for a few nights, and I've charged the battery up, so we'll see how we get on Andy

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