Re: One of my problems
- From: Starcrwzr <scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 22:43:18 -0800 (PST)
On Oct 14, 11:01 am, Starcrwzr <sc...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hey another thought on your pump running without pressurizing, there could
be an air bubble inside your pump so it needs to be primed. I've had that
happen on my Southwind but there is a low point drain right near the pump
that I can open that allows water to flush through the pump on the way to
draining so it causes the pump to prime... just something to check for
before you go to any expense.
Deano
Thanks for the advice Deano, I'll check for that as soon as I get it
back from the garage. My "Good Deal" motor home needed more work then
what I paid for it, but I guess that's to be expected.
Scott B)
Well, I finally got the RV back from the repair shop, $5200 poorer,
and had a chance to check out the water system. The plumbing doesn't
look anything like in the manual that I ordered recently, I guess 16
years of modifications changed everything. Anyway, there was a valve
down near the water intake line, that when thrown, allows the pump to
build up the proper pressure, so everything there is working good. It
turns on for a brief time then shuts down. If I open a tap, it turns
back on. All water pressure seems correct.
I may have to replace the valve on the bathtub spout, since it won't
allow all the water to go to the shower head. I also discovered a
minor leak on the bathroom sink, since I heard the pump come on and
off briefly, even though I didn't have a tap open, which started me
looking for a leak. Are the faucets just standard faucets, or are
they something special for RV's (light weight)?
I found the valves for the hot water tank bypass, but they are very
TIGHT and can't be turned by hand. I guess they've never been
closed. Should I try a pair of pliers? It also seems that the tank
has been converted to use 110V as well as gas, for the drain/
sacrificial anode port now has a heating element and electrical
connection into it. I assume that I'll need to pull that out in order
to drain the tank? If the tank doesn't have a sacrificial anode, will
it have a shorter life?
I don't see any type of master drain for the main water tank. There
is a valve that allows water to exit the system near the outside
intake port, I guess that's the only way to drain the tank. Since I
don't know how old the water is in the system, I assume it would be
wise to drain everything and sterilize it somehow? Any suggestions?
One more question. The mechanic said I needed new tires, the present
ones are showing some fine cracking in the sidewalls near the rims,
any opinions on how safe they are? There is lots of thread left on
all of them and it seems a shame to replace them, especially for
$1300. I assume its due to the sun being on the tires without covers
when it wasn't being used.
I'm sure I'll have a lot more questions as I dive in deeper into the
guts of the motor home.
Scott B)
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