question for the group. Spent the long weekend on the water with guests on board., so more water used than normal. Our water pressure pump now suddenly takes a significantly longer time to stop after any outlet is closed. Galley, Head, stern shower, it doesn't matter which is used, pump runs a longish time after water is stopped. No evidence of leaks anywhere currently accessible. Haven't yet had an opportunity to do anything but check for obvious leaks, no joy there. Ideas? Would a clogged filter at the pump do it? Jabsco Par-Max 2.9 pump in a 2008 H36. No idea if original or replacement.
water pressure issue
- Thread starter George Braun
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jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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YEAH... No obvious leaks. Be Joyful...
You have a water system. Water does not compress. Air compresses. You started with lots of water in a closed system. You took out, let's say, 50%, during your cruise. It makes sense that the pump, which is an air pump, needs to compress the new volume for a longer period than it did when the water system was full.
If the air pump never stops, then look for a water leak or refill the tank. If it runs, then stops, then runs again, look for a little leak (either air or water). If the pump stops and the water flow from one faucet is a dribble, but the others seem fine, inspect the dribbling faucet for a clog. If water only dribbles out of all faucets, then look to the pump filter for a clog.
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