FRESH WATER PUMP

larglo · Post by **larglo** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:31 pm

Hi all,

As I said earlier in a post, I'm having trouble with my fresh water pressurized system.

I am looking at this pump,,,

SHURFLO 29010213 AQUA KING JR 12V 2.0 GPM PUMP

Part Number 275-29010213

to replace the pressure system. One supplier said this is an "on demand" pump, and will turn on when the faucet is opened and shut off when the faucet is closed.

I assume all I would have to do is run a single water line from the 20 gal tank (bottom of) to the pump, and then another single water line to the faucet? I am also wondering where to locate the pump,,,,close to the water supply tank,,,or closer to the sink. From the tank to the faucet is about 10 feet counting the bends and the rise to the faucet. If I locate the pump in the closet, that would be almost center of the 10 feet.

For my purpose I think this will be a much simpler system to maintain and operate. I only have one faucet and use very little water in the boat.

If anyone is familiar with this type system and/or if the pump will operate as I understand, please let me know.

Thanks very much.

Larry

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:37 pm

That pump will be fine , but need to mount it close to the tank as pumps push better then the pull . and it needs to be mounted near or below the bottom level of the tank .

jddens · Post by **jddens** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:38 pm

I have a Surflow on demand pump. It is located next to the supply tank in the bow and pumps to the galley sink about 8 feet away and the head sink about 12 feet away. Not sure what you had to start but you will need an on/off switch for the pump power. Mine has a small filter on the output............I like mine and it work great........John

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 3:46 pm

Larry,

I'm thinking you may be disappointed with the output of that pump. 2 gpm is sort of a strong trickle, but then again, I don't know how your plumbing is set up (hot water? how many faucets?). The variable speed pumps will adjust to the demand at the faucet(s) giving you a pretty constant flow regardless of how many faucets are open. And if the pump you're looking at is too far down it may not have enough power to push the water up into and through the faucets. Just sayin'