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05-31-2021, 01:26 PM
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RV Water Pump Noise Issue Finally Resolved
After two years of full-timing and using our on-demand water pump and water tank exclusively, I was consigned to the fact that the pump would always be very noisy. The noise generated varied from a machine gun staccato to a banging and, on rare occasions, a drum roll.
I read many blogs and implemented a handful of suggestions to quiet the pump with no success. I even replaced our Shurflo water pump with the same model and adjusted pressure settings. Then I added loops twice with two different types of hoses, replaced the pump with a Remco AquaJet, removed the upstream filter, and added a pressure regulator to the input of the Truma Aquago since the on-demand pump started a rattle in the water heater. Skipping the addition of an accumulator was a choice I made since I did not have space.
After all the attempts to correct the issue without success, I concluded that my RV plumbing's fluid dynamics must be such that the noise was something I would have to tolerate.
Recently, a friend said he had installed an Intelligent RV Water Pump Controller and that it helped with low water flows and quieted his pump a little, although it was not very noisy originally.
I bought the Intelligent RV Water Pump Controller and installed it and can not believe the difference it has made. I switched back to the Shurflo water pump and installed the controller and pressure sensor, and the noise reduction is remarkable. I can barely hear the pump on low water flows and a gentle hum at full pressure. It has been one of the top 3 upgrades I have made to our RV, and my wife says I have made a lot. Some RV owners do not experience water pump noise or only use the water system when connected to a campground spigot, but others continue to experience the issue from the blogs I have read. The installation was not complicated, and I am not associated with the company, but only a delighted customer.
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05-31-2021, 03:34 PM
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LarryV18-
Is this the link to the seller's Web site?
https://www.irvwpc.com/
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05-31-2021, 03:41 PM
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They sure don't make it easy to figure out the price! 235 Canadian
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05-31-2021, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by l1v3fr33ord1
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Yes , that is the website.
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05-31-2021, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Jyrocharlie
They sure don't make it easy to figure out the price! 235 Canadian
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It ran about $210 US.
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05-19-2022, 03:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LarryV18
After two years of full-timing and using our on-demand water pump and water tank exclusively, I was consigned to the fact that the pump would always be very noisy. The noise generated varied from a machine gun staccato to a banging and, on rare occasions, a drum roll.
I read many blogs and implemented a handful of suggestions to quiet the pump with no success. I even replaced our Shurflo water pump with the same model and adjusted pressure settings. Then I added loops twice with two different types of hoses, replaced the pump with a Remco AquaJet, removed the upstream filter, and added a pressure regulator to the input of the Truma Aquago since the on-demand pump started a rattle in the water heater. Skipping the addition of an accumulator was a choice I made since I did not have space.
After all the attempts to correct the issue without success, I concluded that my RV plumbing's fluid dynamics must be such that the noise was something I would have to tolerate.
Recently, a friend said he had installed an Intelligent RV Water Pump Controller and that it helped with low water flows and quieted his pump a little, although it was not very noisy originally.
I bought the Intelligent RV Water Pump Controller and installed it and can not believe the difference it has made. I switched back to the Shurflo water pump and installed the controller and pressure sensor, and the noise reduction is remarkable. I can barely hear the pump on low water flows and a gentle hum at full pressure. It has been one of the top 3 upgrades I have made to our RV, and my wife says I have made a lot. Some RV owners do not experience water pump noise or only use the water system when connected to a campground spigot, but others continue to experience the issue from the blogs I have read. The installation was not complicated, and I am not associated with the company, but only a delighted customer.
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I too have had the same issue, i added foam, thicker rubber mounts and sound deadening material around our pump, as the pump is mounted under bed. I have had some success, but it is still very loud. I just ordered the water pump controller and can’t wait to give it a go. Thank you for sharing your story and I do have to ask your other RV upgrades that made it to you top 3?
Thanks
Dan
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05-19-2022, 04:19 AM
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Freightliner Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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There are water pumps that do what this device claims already and they’re cheaper. Did you consider one of those?
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05-20-2022, 08:40 AM
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Another one who draws water from the onboard tank exclusively.
Somehow pump noise does not bother me. If I hear an unusual sound I know to investigate it.
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05-20-2022, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Triangle Drifter
Another one who draws water from the onboard tank exclusively.
Somehow pump noise does not bother me. If I hear an unusual sound I know to investigate it.
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Pump noise when no faucet is open is a sure sign of a leak. IMO that is an expensive solution looking for a problem.
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05-21-2022, 12:54 PM
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Junior Member
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atwood water heater problems
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05-22-2022, 02:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dizcom
There are water pumps that do what this device claims already and they’re cheaper. Did you consider one of those?
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Thank you for your thoughtful reply! I had already tried a Remco RV AquaJet, which per their website, has a
"patented five-chamber speed technology and five chamber design; the Remco PowerRV Aquajet has earned a reputation as the finest and most advanced RV water system pump on the market,"
and that did not help with the noise.
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05-22-2022, 02:49 PM
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Junior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Triangle Drifter
Another one who draws water from the onboard tank exclusively.
Somehow pump noise does not bother me. If I hear an unusual sound I know to investigate it.
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Thank you for your thoughtful and nice comment about us exclusive members of the forum! Unfortunately, as I said in my post, the pump sounded like a machine gun or drum roll, and I could only imagine what the associated movement might be doing to the plumbing system.
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05-22-2022, 02:52 PM
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Senior Member
Freightliner Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LarryV18
Thank you for your thoughtful reply! I had already tried a Remco RV AquaJet, which per their website, has a
"patented five-chamber speed technology and five chamber design; the Remco PowerRV Aquajet has earned a reputation as the finest and most advanced RV water system pump on the market,"
and that did not help with the noise.
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I've used several of the Shurflo units before and they were super quiet. A lot of the time I couldn't tell that they were running at all. I loved that the more water I called for, the more they pumped. Never ever pulsed.
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05-22-2022, 02:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ray,IN
Pump noise when no faucet is open is a sure sign of a leak. IMO that is an expensive solution looking for a problem.
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Thank you for your thoughtful comment and good point! I agree that hearing the pump cycle periodically is a sure sign of a leak or even a check valve issue. Unfortunately, as I said in my post, the pump sounded like a machine gun or drum roll, and I could only imagine what the associated movement might be doing to the plumbing system. Good point!
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