[C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 2182, Issue 1

[Greg Flanagan]

Yes one pump for both. There is a Y valve under the head sink. I only use it the shower and just was out my fridge with a sponge.

Greg 

#1076

> On Oct 26, 2014, at 7:43 AM, Kenny Geist <Kennyge at prodigy.net> wrote:
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> David,
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> Are you saying that the fridge drain pumps out via the shower pump?  As a new owner who has not yet used the shower drain pump, I am now wondering if the liquid from the fridge is just sitting there.
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> Thanks
> 
> Kenny Geist
> Kennyge at Prodigy.net
> Windrifter 317
> 619-895-3406 
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> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of dprudden
> Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2014 10:14 AM
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> Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 2182, Issue 1
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> Speaking of pumps, has anyone replaced their shower/fridge drain pump? My Jabsco seems to be about gone. I have pulled it out and put the intake end into a bowl of water with barely anything being pumped out, so it's not a priming issue. What have people replaced the factory pump with?
> 
> Thanks,
> David Prudden
> #787 
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>> On Oct 26, 2014, at 8:17 AM, <clburti at gmail.com> <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> the only time I've had any those issues was when the cockpit shower was not turned off completely. As to noise and excessive running in normal use, I replaced the OEM pump with a VSR. Much quitter only runs when water is running and no water hammer in the system…well worth the investment. Direct replacement other than re aligning the water line hold downs a little. Our pump is under the aft berth, and easy access.
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>> Fair Winds
>> Chris Burti
>> Commitment
>> Catalina 320, #867
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>> From: Millers
>> Sent: ‎Sunday‎, ‎October‎ ‎26‎, ‎2014 ‎7‎:‎06‎ ‎AM
>> To: 320
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>> John,  this is what I feel is happening 
>> With mine.   Only occurs when not used for awhile , no leak apparent. 
>> Art.  #680
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Oct 25, 2014, at 9:16 PM, John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>> Could it be that water in the pump is leaking from the high pressure 
>>> side to the low pressure side thus triggering the pump to run?
>>> 
>>> John Meyers
>>> 
>>> On Sat, Oct 25, 2014 at 8:54 PM, Elizabeth Schwartz < 
>>> schwartz781 at optonline.net> wrote:
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>>>> Ahoy....I had the same issue with #245. I have looked for a leak, 
>>>> and have not found one yet. To reduce the cycling of the pump coming 
>>>> on, I installed an accumulator behind the box under the stove. A 
>>>> good reduction in the amount of time the pump runs......Joe N Beth
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Sat, Oct 25, 2014 at 05:57 PM, Lee, Cliff wrote:
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>>>> Doesn't really sound like a pump problem.  1) Inlet screen may need
>>>>> cleaning to ensure good prime.  We often need to do that every 
>>>>> spring to get a good prime.  2) pump coming on at night may just 
>>>>> mean a small leak somewhere.  We had a small pinhole leak in water 
>>>>> tubing.  Easiest thing to do till fixed was to turn pump off when 
>>>>> not needed.  That has actually become our preferred approach to 
>>>>> keep boat bone dry. 3) Foreward/Aft tank faucet spitting just sounds like Foreward tank is low.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Of course, those could all be wrong and you might need a new pump! 
>>>>> Good luck.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Cliff Lee - Comfort Zone #268
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>>>>> Message: 2
>>>>>> Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 10:30:55 -0700
>>>>>> From: Gene Helfman To: C32
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