When I pulled all the old rusty pumps out of the boat, I also removed the accumulator. Ive replace the old motor/Belt driven pumps with new Jabsco units. Is the accumulator really neccersary?
I wish I had a button I could push that would force the pump "on," and fully pressurize the accumulator, before lights out. As it is, the pump only runs when the pressure hits the low limit. To force it to pressurize you have to waste water, opening a tap until the pressure drops enough to trigger the pump. Since I mounted a pressure gauge in the head I guess I could just energize the pump with a button, bypassing the pressure switch, and hold it until I hit my high pressure mark. But automatic would be so nice!Charge it at bedtime...
I don't understand this.We typically do not run our pump up to shut off as I do not like to stress the hoses
After the cruise, I shut off the pump and open the hot faucet to "de-stress" the hoses.I don't understand this.
I do that all the time: before sailing when I'm going to be "upstairs," before bed, and usually anytime I don't need to use the water for any extended period of time.After the cruise, I shut off the pump and open the hot faucet to "de-stress" the hoses.
This. There are pumps that can operate without an accumulator, but they operate better with one. It is the correct way to do it.An accumulator is a big upgrade to a system lacking one. If it's large enough, like 2.5 to 4 gallons, you can use the water several times without the pump running; nice at night.
What I mean is I do not leave the master breaker for the water pump in the "on" position, i.e. I operate it manually, switching breaker to "on" when I need some water. A full run might be 2 minutes to auto shut off. I run mine up for maybe only 30-45 seconds and hit the master breaker to shut off. This is enough water for 3-4 hand washings and does not result in putting lines under full pressure.I don't understand this.
O.K., I get it now, thanks. Do you know the cut-in/cut-out pressures for your pump?What I mean is I do not leave the master breaker for the water pump in the "on" position, i.e. I operate it manually, switching breaker to "on" when I need some water. A full run might be 2 minutes to auto shut off. I run mine up for maybe only 30-45 seconds and hit the master breaker to shut off. This is enough water for 3-4 hand washings and does not result in putting lines under full pressure.