Fresh water tank pump died.

[Justin_NSA]

The 35 year old pump/accumulator that feeds my galley and head faucets isn't pulling water anymore. When it worked it cycled a lot to keep pressure. I want to replace it with a new model and do away with an accumulator. If it matters, I have a 10" CBC-10 carbon filter between the pump and faucets. Any suggestions?

 

[dlochner]

A few weeks ago Sailing Uma reviewed a bunch of fresh water pumps.

 

[Ward H]

I installed this pump 3 years ago after finding many good reports on it:
PENTAIR SHURFLO 4148-153-E75 Aqua King II Premium Fresh Water Pump 4.0

I'm very satisfied with it.
I understand that newer pumps no longer need an accumulator to keep the pumps from turning on every time you open a faucet. Unless I turn the faucet on full I can get enough water to rinse my hands without the pump coming on so I did not install one.

 

[Justin_NSA]

I installed this pump 3 years ago after finding many good reports on it:
PENTAIR SHURFLO 4148-153-E75 Aqua King II Premium Fresh Water Pump 4.0

Interesting. Home Depot even sells this one! I get a veteran discount too.

 

[Justin_NSA]

A few weeks ago Sailing Uma reviewed a bunch of fresh water pumps.

That Marco is pricey.

 

[Justin_NSA]

I think I may dismantle my old pump and see what's wrong with it first. It would be disappointing if it just lost its prime

 

[dlochner]

Interesting. Home Depot even sells this one! I get a veteran discount too.

That's the one I have, it is reasonably quiet.

 

[colemj]

That Marco is pricey.

But it is an excellent pump. Will easily outlast the cheaper diaphragm pumps, and be the last pump you buy.

I don't even think it is more expensive. At least not more than the Shurflo pump you are looking at. I got our Marco here: https://mareshop.eu/en/products/mar...v-16460215-n-a?_pos=2&_psq=marco&_ss=e&_v=1.0

We are so done with the cheaply made diaphragm pumps foisted onto the boating market. Once you have a Marco gear pump in your hands, you immediately see how it is another world of quality and robustness entirely.

Mark

 

[colemj]

BTW, don't worry about it being listed as not in stock and backordered. These pumps are drop-shipped from the manufacturer when ordered, so hardly anybody has them "in stock".

Mark