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Water pump issue??

'06 Phenix

Very strange...pulled the coach out of storage with intent of draining fresh water tank to the grey. Fresh had about 50%. Turned on water pump and kitchen faucet. Ran ok for a few minutes then water stopped flowing; replaced by sound of air in the line, spitting out water.

Filled the tank to 80% and started again. Same thing happened at about 50% level.

What's going on? Thanks...

Re: Water pump issue??

Reply #1 –
Yes, very strange.  Do you get the same result at all of the faucets?
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
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"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #2 –


are you going by the gauge or the amount of gallons to figure 80% Gauge may be wrong
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Re: Water pump issue??

Reply #3 –
Getting air on the supply side to the pump.
1998 36' U295 Mechanical 8.3

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Reply #4 –
But why does it pump normally for a while, then quit?  Water outlet from tank to pump is on the bottom of the tank.  If there is a hole in the supply hose to pump, it should be visible as a constant leak due to hydrostatic pressure of water in tank.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Water pump issue??

Reply #5 –
Had that happen to me on the road, had plugged out let had to pull the line to the pump and clear the line. Just a thought
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

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Reply #6 –
cranemans idea is mine too. Do you know it is 80%?? Maybe only half of that and then is empty.?? Can you see the level?
JohnH
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Reply #7 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
cranemans idea is mine too. Do you know it is 80%?? Maybe only half of that and then is empty.?? Can you see the level?


And mine.  If your gauge is the Javalina system, the sensor or the calibration could be bad.  Visually verify the actual tank level if you can.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Water pump issue??

Reply #8 –
Thanks all. Headed to Nacogdoches tomorrow about another issue, so I'll bring it up then. Have never verified the water gauge, so we'll look at that for good measure.
 

Re: Water pump issue??

Reply #9 –
We removed the "modesty" panels from the tank bays so that we can always have a quick and easy visual of the fresh tank, plumbing, etc.

Tank sensors are helpful, but nothing beats a quick and easy visual inspection.

Chris