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NeverGrowUp · 10-28-2018, 02:42 PM

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NeverGrowUp
Join Date: May 2011
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Air in water line
I developed a bad issue this last trip. when hooked up to 'city's water in the campground everything works great. When I unhook and use the Shurflow pump i.get air in the lines, the pump runs long and the water spits and hisses when it comes.out. I have let it run thinking it just needs to clear the air but seems to get new air in the system. Help, I'm sputtering on this one. Pump has many years on it but worked great the first part of the trip.

Podivin · 10-28-2018, 02:48 PM

OK, here's the dumb question for the day.

Is there plenty of water in your fresh water tank?
When mine starts doing that it's a sign that I'm running low on water.

If there is, then look for a loose connection or cracked line between the pump and the tank, the pump is sucking in air from somewhere.

Tha_Rooster · 10-28-2018, 02:51 PM

Low on water or valve in wrong position and water not getting to pump.

BuzzWolfAR · 10-28-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tha_Rooster

Low on water or valve in wrong position and water not getting to pump.

X2. First thought was a valve in the wrong position.

monkey · 10-28-2018, 03:00 PM

How long does it sputter ??? Our 2016 does that for a bit when switching from city to pump or back... But it will clear up after a minute or two.... Monkey

LadyJ · 10-28-2018, 03:38 PM

I have also run into issues with sputtering or very low volume when switching from city water back to using the Shurflo pump. I removed the filter on the water pump to check for sediment, and found very little. But after reattaching the filter on the water pump, everything worked fine. I have also checked the faucet aerators for clogs.

FatChance · 10-28-2018, 07:02 PM

Probably an air leak in the pump's input lines/fittings/valves. .

NeverGrowUp · 10-29-2018, 08:26 AM

Thanks for the ideas. Tank is half full . . . .of California water.��,

I have looked through the access hole and see no cracks in the line. Today I will remove the access panel and do a closer inspection, clean the filter, ensure fittings are right and recheck. I'm home now in Tennessee and don't fear a 'dry camp' while on the road.

Gordon Dewald · 10-29-2018, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FatChance

Probably an air leak in the pump's input lines/fittings/valves. .

Be the first thing I look at.

weredoingit · 10-29-2018, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NeverGrowUp

Thanks for the ideas. Tank is half full . . . .of California water.��,

I have looked through the access hole and see no cracks in the line. Today I will remove the access panel and do a closer inspection, clean the filter, ensure fittings are right and recheck. I'm home now in Tennessee and don't fear a 'dry camp' while on the road.

Fill it up all the way and see if it makes a difference? it shouldn't matter. but you said it worked earlier on the trip.
Why did you start with this? Just curious.
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NeverGrowUp
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NeverGrowUp · 10-30-2018, 08:20 PM

Issue solved. I removed the access panel, and it was clear that the air was coming in through the uncapped water connection valve. The pump was.pulling.water from the tank.and.mixing it with air from the connection valve. Solution* cap the input or shift valve.to 'local'. See the pictures.(trying to upload)