Re: Flo-Jet pump

On Tue, 29 Nov 2005 18:22:13 -0500, Lon VanOstran <RVnFT@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>It would probably be "safer" to turn the water off in a fixed house, as
>well, but I don't know anybody who does it.

Wouldn't be practical, since there are so many outlet locations. (As you
pointed out below.)

We do, though, turn off our main water valve every time we leave the
house. (Takes about two seconds, on the garage wall, just before you get
into a vehicle to leave.) When we go away overnight, we also shut off
the well pump switch. (Two more seconds, also on the garage wall.) We
also have braided steel-covered washer hoses to prevent a rupture there.

Having known several people who had water leaks in their houses -- to
the tune of up to $50,000 damage -- we don't take chances. I don't want
to have to replace hardwood floors upstairs and drywall in the garage,
even if the insurance company pays for it.

One of those above was a family who locked their puppy in the bathroom
when they went out. The puppy chewed the only chewable thing in the room
-- the short, flexible water line from the wall to the toilet tank. Did
$20,000 worth of damage to the floors in four rooms and the basement
ceilings, light fixtures, etc. below -- and they had to move out of the
house temporarily for the repairs.

>As for switching the pump on and off, we have water in 5 different
>places, and a switch in ONE place. I like running water.

I certainly would do it differently in that situation.

As you know, and as I said, we have a Class B. No indoor shower and only
one sink, with the switch directly above it -- and one toilet in the
rear, which we very seldom use. When we do, it's no trouble to close the
faucets and switch on the pump before heading back that way. Come back
up and turn on the faucets to wash our hands, then turn the pump off
again until next time it's needed -- which could be a long time.

It's also entirely possible that the plumbing in your various rigs
is/was of a higher quality than that in my Class B. In fact, I have no
doubt about it, considering that most bigger MHs and trailers are
designed for much harder use than a camper van.

It makes good sense for you to do it your way and me to do it my way. I
have no problem with that <g>.

GB in NC
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