My raw water pump that cools the AB "super cool" refridge unit has failed on my 1998 H376. I checked with the AB supplier in SAn Diego and was quoted $211!!! Does anybody have a better idea. The pump is rated at 1/2 GPM and draws less that 1 amp. Thanks. Bob
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No need for the pump
I haven't used my refrigerator water pump in four years. The AB works just fine without it. You should be able to confirm with the manufacturer that it is OK to operate without the pump.
I haven't used my refrigerator water pump in four years. The AB works just fine without it. You should be able to confirm with the manufacturer that it is OK to operate without the pump.
Look at the pump
and get the manufacturer's name and model number. Search the web. I'll bet you can find the exact pump for under 50 bucks.
and get the manufacturer's name and model number. Search the web. I'll bet you can find the exact pump for under 50 bucks.
March pump
Just went thru the same thing 2 weeks ago. Mine was a March pump model #893-001-04, 1.0 amp, 12 volt DC. The 2005 Defenders marine buyers guide has the pump on page 71 for 157.99. I got it from a company called RPARTS for 133.20 plus shipping. I'll include website.
Just went thru the same thing 2 weeks ago. Mine was a March pump model #893-001-04, 1.0 amp, 12 volt DC. The 2005 Defenders marine buyers guide has the pump on page 71 for 157.99. I got it from a company called RPARTS for 133.20 plus shipping. I'll include website.
Yep, I bought a March pump from RParts too.
They are mag drive so they should last a really long time. Mine is 6 gallons a minute. I needed that flow rate for the watermaker booster. Seems to me it's rated at 1 amp or so. How do they do that?
They are mag drive so they should last a really long time. Mine is 6 gallons a minute. I needed that flow rate for the watermaker booster. Seems to me it's rated at 1 amp or so. How do they do that?
Too add some clout to Steves post
.... my marine refrigeration guy told me the same thing. Said you really don't need it until ambient temps are in the 100 degree range. Mostly, the pump is for boats in the warmer climes. Save your $200. Mine never worked from the beginning, bu the refrig worked fine. Jeff
.... my marine refrigeration guy told me the same thing. Said you really don't need it until ambient temps are in the 100 degree range. Mostly, the pump is for boats in the warmer climes. Save your $200. Mine never worked from the beginning, bu the refrig worked fine. Jeff
I agree .............
when mine went out earlier in the season the refrig/freezer worked fine, but as it got hotter as it tends to get down here in Texas it was taking longer to cool it down after being off all week and I find with the pump back in operation it cools off faster, I guess it improves the efficiency.
when mine went out earlier in the season the refrig/freezer worked fine, but as it got hotter as it tends to get down here in Texas it was taking longer to cool it down after being off all week and I find with the pump back in operation it cools off faster, I guess it improves the efficiency.
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