[C320-list] Freshwater pump replacement

[Eric kramer]

kramereric

On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 5:00 PM, Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

>
> 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."
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC
>
>