Shower Sump Pump

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The Jabsco shower sump pump, (which also drains the refrigerator), has stopped pumping. I think it was left on too long and ran while it was dry. My thought is that the four inlet diaphragms or the one big outlet diaphragm have been compromised. This pump is located under the galley sink just above and forward of the fresh water pump.
Does anyone know of a source for a rebuilding kit before I go shopping for a new pump?
Thanks in advance.
Alan Schaub
Concerto In Sea #189

 

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Additional info - The pump motor runs and the four pistons under the rubber cover move up and down.
Alan

 

[rpwillia]

Rebuild?

It is a JABSCO Para-Max 30610 Shower Drain Pump. Here is a page on it.

http://www.pumpagents.com/JabscoPumps/31610-0092.html

They say you can run it dry and pump all kinds of stuff through it. Below is the parts page.

http://www.pumpagents.com/partpages/JabscoPumps/31610-0092.html

 

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Re: Rebuild?

Thanks Ray, I'm bringing the pump home today to bench check it and see what I might need to replace.
For right now, I disconnected the hose at the check valve and am letting the fridge "ice melt" drain into the bilge for the bilge pump to take care of. Not using the shower for the time being, will use facilities at marinas and yacht clubs when cruising until it's resolved.

Alan Schaub
Concerto In Sea #189

 

[Long Story]

"I disconnected the hose at the check valve and am letting the fridge "ice melt" drain into the bilge for the bilge pump to take care of."

Dependent on how much ice / water your talking about this is not a real good idea. Letting fridge water, (or even shower water) into the bilge will be the source of some nasty smells in very little time. The bilge should be dry in most cases, and you will find that the pump in the bilge leaves about 1/2" of water or more. Your fridge will have food scraps and well just nasty water. Showers are worst with soap scum and body oils. Catalina did a nice job making sure this stuff exits the boat, you would be wise to take advantage of it...

Just my 2 cents :dance:

Russ

 

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$0.02 well spent Russ.
Just a temporary measure until this pump is fixed or replaced.
I remember now that both the shower and the fridge on our last boat, a 1983 C-30 TRBS both drained into the bilge by design. Glad they remedied that on the 310.
Thanks for sharing your very welcomed advice.

Alan
Concerto In Sea #189