Fresh water foot pump (under sink) leaking

[Vega1447]

Frost damage from last winter - I should have pumped the pump dry before
laying up..

The pump leaks badly when in use though not otherwise.

As a short-term fix I've just swapped the feed pipes between the fresh &
the salt water pump.

The pump (see pic below) seems to be have the maker's mark Albin,
presumably the boatbuilders?

Any thoughts on refurbishing the pump? (The photo shows (Left
Hand/forward pump) that the two halves have been forced apart by ice
pressure...)

http://jkcray.maths.ul.ie/SailingPhotos/WaterPump/

Any suggestions for refurbishing or replacement welcome.

John V1447 Breakaway

 

[pjacobs55]

John,
Mine pump was replaced with a Whale pump like this one:

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www.whalepumps.com

It pumps water a lot faster than the old Albin pump, squirting on the upstroke and downstroke.

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

 

[Vega1447]

Peter, thanks for that.

Whale Pumps are based in Northern Ireland, just up the road

I'll give them a call.

John

John Kinsella
Mathematics and Statistics Dept
University of Limerick

Phone 0035361202148
Web jkcray.maths.ul.ie

 

[pjacobs55]

You're welcome, John, but be forewarned: your water tank will not last as long with a "gusher" attached to it!

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'