I don't want to install a fitting in my fresh water tank to refill water supply when boondocking. I'd like to find a small 120v pump to connect to the 120v outlet (inverter powered) in the utility bay which can pump from external jerry cans into the existing water fill spigot.
Recommendations on a pump?
You could also get a pump that attaches to your cordless drill.
You can get 120 volt and 12 volt water pumps with hose bib connection just about anywhere. I think I got one from Home Depo.
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Pierce
I would think at 1/10 hp this would be able to be powered by your inverter.
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OR, buy a spare 12VDC water pump mount it on a board with short lengths of hose in and out with standard hose fittings.
That way, you can fill from a remote source (even a bucket) AND if your potable water pump ever fails, you have a spare.
$10 drill pump and any water pump (12V) that can be an old one or a future spare. 12v is available at bay ceiling light or bay wall breaker panel.
Specs say:Voltage: 120 V / 60 HZ
Power: 1 / 10 HP
Current: 2.3A
Maximum flow: 330 GPH
Max lift: 39 ft
Size of hose: 3/4 inch
Length of hose: 1.8 m
Length of cord: 6 ft
While Brett's suggestion is probably the best (spare regular RV water pump) it also takes up the most space in our "little" 34' FT.
This pump should fit the bill in moving water...and at 2.3 amp draw I assume fully capable (30 watts?) of running off our Victron 3000 Multiplus and 600 aH of Battleborn's.
Randy.
You mentioned using jerry cans for extra water. Have you thought of using a collapsible water bladder that could be stored easier than jerry cans ?
I use the standard 5 gallon purified water container and set it inside on the counter top. Open the window an inch or so and use a "super siphon" and plastic tube into the fresh water tank below. Empties 5 gallons in about 1 minute. No pump or power required.
Cheers, Mike.
I use a 12v pony pump but my batteries are very close to the same bay. They do make a 120v as well. Simple set up motor has the pump end bolted to it with a rubber impeller that you can change with a Phillips screwdriver. I also use the same pump for winterizing
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I have a pump like the one craneman suggests and it works great. Get a drinking water safe pump and hoses and only use them for this purpose.
It is much easier to add water to your tank from the top than by pushing it in from the bottom. Consider adding a fresh water fill point at the top of the tank. Hold your jug above the fresh tank level and let gravity do the work.