Recently I posted the question about running wires up to the bow. Should the wires run over the top from the elctrical panel or try to find a route under the sink. And yes there is a route. Take off the inspection plate to the starboard side of the electrical panel sort of underneath above the stove area. Then from inside the galley cupboard I pushed through a feed wire right right up in the top aft end of the cupboard. Luckily the feed wire came out against the starboard side of the hull. Of course I then taped on the electrical wires for the pump and pulled them through. I then fed the wires though the condut that carries the water pipe to the bow. Absolutly rapped that it could be done without drilling any holes and not a wire to be seen. Connected up the new 1/2" hose to the head and galley, plumbed and wired in the pump and presto. Instant water. Just one concern is that the pump company states that these little pumps are barely audable however this little fella makes quite a noise. I have however mounted the pump on a piece of flat pine and then held the pump by securing it with a strap around the water tank. So it sits on top of the water tank. Wonder if this makes it noisy. Any guidance appreciated. Perhaps I should fix it to a bulkhead?? Hope this helps anyone wanting to do the same.
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Bob
Sound/vibration
Mark, I would suggest putting a piece of soft rubber or foam between the board & the tank to see if it isolates the sound/vibration. I am working on installing a similar system but I can't seem to find a suitable faucet. I found one a Home Depot, but it did not cover the huge hole in the countertop. What did you end up using for a faucet? Thanks for your help & have a great holiday.
Mark, I would suggest putting a piece of soft rubber or foam between the board & the tank to see if it isolates the sound/vibration. I am working on installing a similar system but I can't seem to find a suitable faucet. I found one a Home Depot, but it did not cover the huge hole in the countertop. What did you end up using for a faucet? Thanks for your help & have a great holiday.
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George Kobernus
Pump noise
I agree. I've had several RV's and all the pumps had a fairly thick rubber gasket under the mounting bracket. The pump will vibrate like hell but makes little sound. Look at a motorhome or trailer installation to see how they do it.
I agree. I've had several RV's and all the pumps had a fairly thick rubber gasket under the mounting bracket. The pump will vibrate like hell but makes little sound. Look at a motorhome or trailer installation to see how they do it.
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George Kobernus
Pump install
Mark, can you tell us a little more about your install. What kind of pump did you buy? I assume you installed your pump at the water tank. Can you be more specific about the pump you used? Been thinking about this myself but the pumps I've looked say you have to put the pump below the tank since it is not self-priming. D
Mark, can you tell us a little more about your install. What kind of pump did you buy? I assume you installed your pump at the water tank. Can you be more specific about the pump you used? Been thinking about this myself but the pumps I've looked say you have to put the pump below the tank since it is not self-priming. D
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Dick
Wood donut
Found a piece of 1/2" wood with a nice grain at the lumber yard. Cut a couple of circles with a large diameter hole saw then cut a holes in the center to fit my single faucets. Drilled it to fit the same holes that the pumps used to be in. Sanded the edges round. Stained them to match the other wood trim and put on several coats of finish. They look great and work fine. I'm using a bladder instead of a rigid tank. Mounted the motor on the side of the seat under the access hole dead center. Not all that quiet, but that way you'll know if the pump is running when it shouldn't be. I put a T in the line under the galley sink and put one of those small self coiling hoses. I can pull it out to rinse down the cockpit or use it as a cockpit shower.
Found a piece of 1/2" wood with a nice grain at the lumber yard. Cut a couple of circles with a large diameter hole saw then cut a holes in the center to fit my single faucets. Drilled it to fit the same holes that the pumps used to be in. Sanded the edges round. Stained them to match the other wood trim and put on several coats of finish. They look great and work fine. I'm using a bladder instead of a rigid tank. Mounted the motor on the side of the seat under the access hole dead center. Not all that quiet, but that way you'll know if the pump is running when it shouldn't be. I put a T in the line under the galley sink and put one of those small self coiling hoses. I can pull it out to rinse down the cockpit or use it as a cockpit shower.
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Mark
Thanks guys for your interest.
The pump is a Shurflow and puts out approx 7.5 Litres per minute. Yes when I removed the original hand pumps there left quite a large hole. I did consider using a wooden mounting block but was concerned about the wood staining the surrounding bench tops so what I decided to use was a plastic kitchen cutting board. I placed the original pump housing on the cutting board and traced around and then cut it out with a jig saw, drilled a hole in the middle for the new tap and drilled holes at each end to match the original self tapper holes in the counter top. The taps I purchased from a marine store. They are chromed brass with a high lift spout. Made in Tiawan and I was a little concerned about the quality however now having installed them the turning on and off action is smooth and they seal completely without having to wind the tap knob down hard. I only ever put rain water in the tank so I would hope that they will last for years. They cost $24.50aus. I went out to the yacht this morning and ran the pump. While it was running I went to the front and lifted the pump off teh water tank and it did reduce the amount of noise to a degree but hardly worth worrying about. I looked around inside the tank area and there does not appear to be any bulk heads or other flat aeas to mount the pump. Anyone else been able to locate a postion? By golly its a treat now to simply turn on a tap and get fresh water.
The pump is a Shurflow and puts out approx 7.5 Litres per minute. Yes when I removed the original hand pumps there left quite a large hole. I did consider using a wooden mounting block but was concerned about the wood staining the surrounding bench tops so what I decided to use was a plastic kitchen cutting board. I placed the original pump housing on the cutting board and traced around and then cut it out with a jig saw, drilled a hole in the middle for the new tap and drilled holes at each end to match the original self tapper holes in the counter top. The taps I purchased from a marine store. They are chromed brass with a high lift spout. Made in Tiawan and I was a little concerned about the quality however now having installed them the turning on and off action is smooth and they seal completely without having to wind the tap knob down hard. I only ever put rain water in the tank so I would hope that they will last for years. They cost $24.50aus. I went out to the yacht this morning and ran the pump. While it was running I went to the front and lifted the pump off teh water tank and it did reduce the amount of noise to a degree but hardly worth worrying about. I looked around inside the tank area and there does not appear to be any bulk heads or other flat aeas to mount the pump. Anyone else been able to locate a postion? By golly its a treat now to simply turn on a tap and get fresh water.
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Tom
Great ideas...
Mark, thanks for getting this thread started and sharing the details of your installation. I've been thinking about putting a washdown pump at the aft end of the boat by the swim ladder. However, I really like Dick's idea of putting a T under the galley sink and running a hose from there when needed. Fair winds, Tom
Mark, thanks for getting this thread started and sharing the details of your installation. I've been thinking about putting a washdown pump at the aft end of the boat by the swim ladder. However, I really like Dick's idea of putting a T under the galley sink and running a hose from there when needed. Fair winds, Tom
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Mark
Wash down hose at stern
Hello Tom I have often thought about this topic. Behind the rear berth in the 260 there is an awfull lot of room perhaps without sounding awfull a lot of wasted space. If I was to install a wash down pump locating it in there would be good. As a matter of fact I would seriously consider putting in a thru hull connected to the pump however if you were to run fresh water to the stern plumbing the pipe from the galley sink ( T piece )would be rather difficult. Actually thinking about it the way to go would be to run it from the vanity sink (presuming we are talking about a 260)through into the wet locker and then route around to the stern.. My thoughts are that would be the best way to go.
Hello Tom I have often thought about this topic. Behind the rear berth in the 260 there is an awfull lot of room perhaps without sounding awfull a lot of wasted space. If I was to install a wash down pump locating it in there would be good. As a matter of fact I would seriously consider putting in a thru hull connected to the pump however if you were to run fresh water to the stern plumbing the pipe from the galley sink ( T piece )would be rather difficult. Actually thinking about it the way to go would be to run it from the vanity sink (presuming we are talking about a 260)through into the wet locker and then route around to the stern.. My thoughts are that would be the best way to go.
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