Fresh water pump is making a lot of noise. It is nine years old and probably in need of replacement. Research shows many options/brands available. Any suggestions? The boat is a H37.5 with 3 seperate outlets. Thanks
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Have you checked the filter and lines?
Beating this horse to death. - Mine was doing the same thing a few weeks ago - running a long time and making a different louder sound than usual. Very low water pressure output except initially. The water pressure was good at first and then it slowed to a trickle. It was caused by the insoluble (aluminum chloride?) salt particles in the tank. The particles had blocked the outlet of the water tank. This stuff usually sticks to the sides of the tank but we had just been out in some rough water and the water sloshing around had loosened some of it up. I posted a picture of the inside of my tank a few weeks ago. The filter in my case was clean. My filter was hidden away where I would have never looked except to fix a problem. I bought a replacement pump but to my surprise, the original pump is ok. So instead of replacing the pump, I am replacing the tank with a plastic one. If you haven't read my repeated concerns about this subject, it is a seemingly never to end discussion. I would be curious to learn what you find. Lets hope it is the pump. My apologies to the dead horse.
Beating this horse to death. - Mine was doing the same thing a few weeks ago - running a long time and making a different louder sound than usual. Very low water pressure output except initially. The water pressure was good at first and then it slowed to a trickle. It was caused by the insoluble (aluminum chloride?) salt particles in the tank. The particles had blocked the outlet of the water tank. This stuff usually sticks to the sides of the tank but we had just been out in some rough water and the water sloshing around had loosened some of it up. I posted a picture of the inside of my tank a few weeks ago. The filter in my case was clean. My filter was hidden away where I would have never looked except to fix a problem. I bought a replacement pump but to my surprise, the original pump is ok. So instead of replacing the pump, I am replacing the tank with a plastic one. If you haven't read my repeated concerns about this subject, it is a seemingly never to end discussion. I would be curious to learn what you find. Lets hope it is the pump. My apologies to the dead horse.
if necessary
if it comes to it.... consider one of the new variable speed pumps. I just installed one instead of replacing the sensing switch. Very cool. Almost silent unless the water is turned on full blast. Uses far less electricity. In theory it will last longer as there is no sensor and it shouldn't have to work as hard. My 2 cents.
if it comes to it.... consider one of the new variable speed pumps. I just installed one instead of replacing the sensing switch. Very cool. Almost silent unless the water is turned on full blast. Uses far less electricity. In theory it will last longer as there is no sensor and it shouldn't have to work as hard. My 2 cents.
Flojet VSD Sensor
I just installed on of the Flojet VSD Sensor pumps too. I would agree that they are very quiet, unless operated at wide open. It also seems to have better pressure than our old Flojet. Our old pump was so loud that it would almost wake up the neighbors. <g>
I just installed on of the Flojet VSD Sensor pumps too. I would agree that they are very quiet, unless operated at wide open. It also seems to have better pressure than our old Flojet. Our old pump was so loud that it would almost wake up the neighbors. <g>
Shurflo Silencer
I just replaced a 1998 Jabsco on my Beneteau 36CC. I have three outlets as well, but one is the stern shower (hardly ever used). My old pump sounded like a machine gun and woke everyone up when used at 2:00am. I went with the Shurflo Silencer. It is so quiet as to be a bit disconcerting. I certainly need to figure out a different way to know if I have a leak in the pressurized side other than the pump running. It can do a maximum of 2.0GPM (there is a typo in West Marine). So, it probably isn't good for a shower, but certainly sufficient for doing the dishes and washing one's face. It also comes with a five-year warranty. Most other pumps only have a one-year warranty. Anyway, everyone who heard my old pump (and everyone certainly did if they came close to my boat) has been amazed at how quiet the new pump is. Dave S/V Benediction
I just replaced a 1998 Jabsco on my Beneteau 36CC. I have three outlets as well, but one is the stern shower (hardly ever used). My old pump sounded like a machine gun and woke everyone up when used at 2:00am. I went with the Shurflo Silencer. It is so quiet as to be a bit disconcerting. I certainly need to figure out a different way to know if I have a leak in the pressurized side other than the pump running. It can do a maximum of 2.0GPM (there is a typo in West Marine). So, it probably isn't good for a shower, but certainly sufficient for doing the dishes and washing one's face. It also comes with a five-year warranty. Most other pumps only have a one-year warranty. Anyway, everyone who heard my old pump (and everyone certainly did if they came close to my boat) has been amazed at how quiet the new pump is. Dave S/V Benediction
Also check for small screen filter at the pump
they are usually standard equipment and get blocked with little pieces of plastic from the lines somehow.
they are usually standard equipment and get blocked with little pieces of plastic from the lines somehow.
Shurflo VSD
4.5 GPM, very quiet, good pressure. Pricey, but I got mine on eBay 1/2 WM price. I replaced a perfectly good Shurflo 3.5 GPM pressure switch pump instead of adding an accumulator tank. I am very pleased with it and so is the Admiral.
4.5 GPM, very quiet, good pressure. Pricey, but I got mine on eBay 1/2 WM price. I replaced a perfectly good Shurflo 3.5 GPM pressure switch pump instead of adding an accumulator tank. I am very pleased with it and so is the Admiral.
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