[C320-list] Shower sump pump/ wash down pump

[Chris Burti]

To slightly hijack this thread, this is where and basically how we added a wash down pump for the anchor locker by teeing into the head through hull. 

Best Regards,
Chris Burti
Commitment, #867

> On Nov 21, 2018, at 5:55 PM, John Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net> wrote:
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> Jeff:
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> I just replaced my shower sump pump. I used the Jabsco shower/general purpose pump from Defender for $139. It works fine and is much quieter than the old one, which I believe was original.
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> I found the easiest way to do it was to remove the top drawer from the aft cabin, about a dozen screws. You can easily reach everything you need. At 6’2” and 210, there was no way I was fitting through the access door in the head.
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> Shut off the through hull, of course, then remove the three screws holding the unit to a wooden block. Then remove the hoses. They came off surprisingly easy after loosening the hose clamps. Then cut the electrical wires. Reinstall the hoses on the new unit and new filter (which comes with the pump)  while it’s still free and also reconnect the positive and negative wires.
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> Then use those three screws to clamp down the new pump and voila, you’re done.
> 
> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320, no. 528
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
> Dolphin Cruising Club of Tampa Bay
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> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
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> From: Jeffrey Brown
> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2018 5:34 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Shower sump pump
> 
> Art
> Did you ever install the shower sump pump?
> 
> Jeff Brown
> 949-350-5123
> 
>> On Sep 14, 2018, at 6:16 PM, Jeffrey Brown <oceanblues at mac.com> wrote:
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>> Art
>> Let me know how the install goes and I will call you next week to hear about the install. Would like to know the part number when you have a chance. 
>> 
>> Jeff Brown
>> 949-350-5123
>> 
>>> On Sep 14, 2018, at 4:15 PM, Art Harden <artstree at aol.com> wrote:
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>>> I just bought one from defender and will put it in this weekend. It comes with the strainer/filter. 
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>>> Art Harden
>>> Tortuga Catalina 320
>>> 937-477-5544 (m)
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>>>> On Sep 14, 2018, at 2:57 PM, Jeffrey Brown <oceanblues at mac.com> wrote:
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>>>> Found it thanks. Also anyone know the direct replacement of the pump?
>>>> 
>>>> Jeff Brown
>>>> 949-350-5123
>>>> 
>>>>> On Sep 14, 2018, at 11:38 AM, Timothy Woods <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>>>> I have a 1996 #375
>>>>> The shower pump is under the sink and its accessed by removing the two
>>>>> small drawers in the aft bedroom.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Good luck, Tim
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Fri, Sep 14, 2018, 1:35 PM Jeffrey Brown <oceanblues at mac.com> wrote:
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>>>>>> Anyone know where I find the sump pump for the shower?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Jeff Brown
>>>>>> "Out of the blue" Dana Point, CA
>>>>>> Catalina 320, Hull 78
>>>>>> (949) 350-5123
>>>>>> oceanblues at mac.com
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