Water Pump Cycles too much

[BobJones]

Hi guys!

Sometime last year or the year before my original SureFlo pump stopped working. So I went up to see my buddy at the parts counter and he got me a smokin' deal on a replacement pump. The pump works well but it seems to need more draw than I use.

If I only have one tap open the pump cycles a lot and the 12v lights flash every time. It's quite annoying. If I run both sinks and the shower then it runs continuously and works quite well.

Can this be remedied or is it a case of the wrong pump? I was quite sure I matched the specs when I bought it.

[Jreeves2]

I added an accumulator.

[twinboat]

Check the airator screens on the faucet.

I also added an accumulator. Works great.

[shootist]

If you already have a pressure tank and it lost its air charge it will do what you're experiencing.

[Old-Biscuit]

What pump did you get????


Different control schemes on different pumps..........

[Outbound]

Sounds like your bladder may have a problem, after you turn off pump do you still have pressure??

[BobJones]

Originally Posted by Jreeves2

I added an accumulator.

I don't know what that is or what it would do to help.

Originally Posted by twinboat

Check the airator screens on the faucet.

I also added an accumulator. Works great.

The airator screens are all good. I routinely go in there and clean them out. Sounds like an accumulator is something I should look into!

Originally Posted by shootist

If you already have a pressure tank and it lost its air charge it will do what you're experiencing.

I don't think I have a pressure tank. The pump sits below the water tank and then just goes into the water system.

Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit

What pump did you get????
Different control schemes on different pumps..........

The old pump is a SureFlow 2.5 GPM / 40 PSI
New pump is 3.3 GPM / 45 psi

Originally Posted by Outbound

Sounds like your bladder may have a problem, after you turn off pump do you still have pressure??

Yes, the entire water system appears to have integrity.

PS>Sorry about the late reply - slide out issues ended up taking precedence!

[Jreeves2]

SHURFLO Black 182-200 Accumulator Tank https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N9VF6Q..._26CXDbAFQAH1S

[BobJones]

Awesome! Sounds like my new purchase! I just wonder if 30 PSI is enough ?
I do like a powerful shower.....

[Old-Biscuit]

Originally Posted by BobJones

Awesome! Sounds like my new purchase! I just wonder if 30 PSI is enough ?
I do like a powerful shower.....

Pre-charged to 30 psi...that is around the START set point of the pump NOT the pressure pump will put out when running.

[BobJones]

OK, so do you think it will do the trick ?

I'm guessing you just install it in the wet bay and the pump feeds into the accumulator and the outlet goes to the internal water supply ? Ie, it gets installed in-line after the pump ?

[Old-Biscuit]

Originally Posted by BobJones

OK, so do you think it will do the trick ?

I'm guessing you just install it in the wet bay and the pump feeds into the accumulator and the outlet goes to the internal water supply ? Ie, it gets installed in-line after the pump ?

https://www.rvworldstore.co.nz/guide...do-i-need-one/

[BobJones]

That sounds like it's going to fix everything - much thanks for the info!

Question, when I researched the feedback on the plastic accumulators for RV's (Shurflow etc) pretty much everyone reported they made a big difference but a few people mentioned it would be better if they were larger. Apparently the rv units are about half a liter.

Any thoughts on using a 2 gallon stainless accumulator such as This one ?

In the end, is not much more money, has much more capacity, and it's not plastic. As long as my zeal isn't going to cause problems.....

[1st-tt2018]

The biggest hurdle is space to install it. The next is that capacity for winterizing...just things to consider.