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Subject:88 Westy: Pump
From:rob campbell
Date:Tue, 17 May 2005 11:40:44 -0700

>
A question related to:

>> Is there any way to tell whether it's a faulty pump in the water
>> tank that's to blame, or if it's the faucet itself?
>>

My pump has recently siezed up.  If I start the impeller by hand, it
will go on for a bit.  It seems to be a totally sealed/non-sericable
unit.  Are there replacements available, other than the factory unit
offered at gowesty?  I am not as concerned about the price as ease of
obtaining.  I looked at Boaters World and Marine West, they have a
couple 12v 1gpm units, but they both are external and need to be
below the tank.  An external pump in the Westy would need to be able
to pump vertically a few feet due to the position of the water hoses.

Anyone know of a common source for 12v submersible pumps, since the
boat stores dont have them?  Should an RV store?  What specs should I
look for?  I suppose low power/efficiency is more important than
water pressure.

thanks

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