[C320-list] Freshwater pump replacement

[Jeff Hare]

For an even quieter pump, the Jabsco Sensor Max VSD 4.5 gal/min has worked out well for us and can run dry.  I think they don't make this particular one anymore, like what Chris said about the ShurFlo VSD.  The V-Flo 5.0 is the newer version.  (We have both a ShurFlo VSD and the SensorMax VSD because ShurFlo gave me one at a trade show).  Liked them both, but the ShurFlo was even quieter for some reason.

Contrary to what some say, we also use an accumulator tank.  It's a Watts PLT-5 Potable Expansion Tank and sits right in the same compartment as the water pump and we got it from home depot a long time ago.  The pump seems to run quieter and more efficiently this way.

The other benefit here is that you have a reservoir of constant pressurized water that you can use without the pump even running.  So, if you were to turn on the water pressure, the pump runs for about 10 seconds then stops.  You could shut off the breaker and still use the faucets to get roughly a half gallon of water before it just drips.  This is perfect because you can use some water at night without the pump running and waking anyone up.  It's also good for when you soaped up to wash your hands but forgot to turn on the pressure.  :)   We'd shut off the water pressure when leaving the boat (of course) and return later in the week and still be able to draw water without turning on the pump.

-Jeff Hare
#809

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Stephen Kaplan
Sent: Monday, May 4, 2015 5:03 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Freshwater pump replacement

Thanks for the suggestion for a quieter model fresh water pump.  Saline still has it's original 2004 pump but I have been thinking of replacing it simply to reduce the noise now that we sleep weekends aboard.

Saline #980
Marina del Rey

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris Burti
Sent: Monday, May 4, 2015 11:04 AM
To: 320
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Freshwater pump replacement

We replaced the noisy OEM model with a 4.5 gpm Shureflo VSD instead of adding an accumulator tank. We have gotten excellent and quiet service from this pump since 2004 or 2005. They no longer make this pump and I believe that you may want Model Number 4158-153-E75

Chris Burti
Commitment #867

On Fri, May 1, 2015 at 5:32 PM, Walter Schaffer <bohpilot at yahoo.com> wrote:

> What type, model freshwater pump are using as replacement?...  My 
> Shurflo pump (Hull # 515) is on the verge of quitting....My pump is 
> also under aft berths Walt SchafferMiddle River, MD
>
>
>      On Friday, May 1, 2015 1:44 PM, Stephen Kaplan 
> <stepkap at pacbell.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>  Saline's (Hull #980) fresh water pump is under the aft berths readily 
> accessible by lifting the plywood hatches.
>
> Steve
> Saline
> Marina del Rey
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On 
> Behalf Of Gene Helfman
> Sent: Friday, May 1, 2015 10:27 AM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Freshwater pump replacement
>
> Sounds like I can put away my saber saw.  Thanks!
>
> gene
>
> On Fri, May 1, 2015 at 10:19 AM, Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > On 2015-05-01 13:10, Elizabeth Schwartz wrote:
> >
> > > Ahoy....If you remove the drawer and door unit beneath the sinks, 
> > > and
> > remove the shelf beneath the stove , their is adequate room to 
> > replace the pump.......take the companionway ladder out, and lay 
> > down.......worked for me last year.....Joe.....(over 61)....#245
> >
> > Let me just add to Joe's comments here:
> >
> > The door and drawer unit comes out very easily. Just remove all 
> > drawers, then remove all of the screws in the teak frame that hold 
> > the assembly in place and it will lift right out. The same should 
> > apply to the shelf unit below the stove. Be careful when 
> > reinstalling that you don't over tighten any of the screws, or you 
> > will strip the threaded openings in the fiberglass.
> >
> > Additionally, FYI - the drawer unit in the aft cabin comes out in a 
> > similar manner, allowing you better access to the head plumbing 
> > should you ever need to get in there.
> >
> > Have fun! ;-)
> >
> > ---
> > Doug Treff
> > Catalina 320 - 1996 - September Song - #350 
> > http://savvysailor.blogspot.com/ doug at treff.us
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Gene Helfman, Professor Emeritus
> Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia PERMANENT address:
>     498 Shoreland Dr., Lopez Is., WA 98261
>     (360) 468-2136
>     genehelfman at gmail.com
>
> "You noticed nobody gives a damn about beached minnows."
>
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>
>


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Chris Burti
Farmville, NC