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Accumulator Tank

I am looking for a replacement Accumulator Tank for my 97 U-270.  All the metal ones I find appear to be 12" long but my tank only measures about 9" long and 7 1/2 tall.

Does anyone know of a source for these, I have searched a lot and folks say the replace them but no current links to what they got.

Anyone have any ideas where I can find the same metal tanks?

Thanks
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Accumulator Tank

Reply #1 –
Upgraded my water pump to the new model,talked to Shur-flo and was assured by their tech dept you do not need the tank
with the new pump,have been using the coach for a year and a half that way no problems.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Accumulator Tank

Reply #2 –
Quote from: John44 –
Upgraded my water pump to the new model,talked to Shur-flo and was assured by their tech dept you do not need the tank
with the new pump,have been using the coach for a year and a half that way no problems.
Thanks John, do you remember which put you got?

I am going to have to order some shure-flo parts for SIL's trailer so maybe I could get everything at once?
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Accumulator Tank

Reply #3 –
How about this tank?
 
2 Gallon Accumulator Tank With Wall Mount Bracket 1/2" Female NPT | eBay

John Morales (forum member) bought one of these about a year ago.

Water Pump Accumulator 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: Accumulator Tank

Reply #4 –
Shurflo 4008 or 4048 water pump.

Shurflo 182-200 or similar accumulator, if you still want one with 4008 / 4048.
Get rid of metal large accumulator, they can hold germs, etc.

Re: Accumulator Tank

Reply #6 –
Steve,

The end you can't see has the air fitting where you hook up a bicycle tire pump to get the pressure you need on the back side of the diaphragm. We have used the PWP brand like this before but  not from this supplier.

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Accumulator Tank

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Barry & Cindy –
Shurflo 4008 or 4048 water pump.
Shurflo 182-200 or similar accumulator, if you still want one with 4008 / 4048.
Get rid of metal large accumulator, they can hold germs, etc.
Thanks Barry, I know this tank is shot and I am unsure about sanitizing because I dont know if  I can get the back side of the diaphragm cleaned.
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Accumulator Tank

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
Steve,
The end you can't see has the air fitting where you hook up a bicycle tire pump to get the pressure you need on the back side of the diaphragm. We have used the PWP brand like this before but  not from this supplier.
Pamela & Mike
Thanks, that is what I was wondering about, how to ensure there was pressure on the back side.
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Accumulator Tank

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Super8mm –
am unsure about sanitizing because I dont know if  I can get the back side of the diaphragm cleaned.

The back side of the diaphragm isn't accessible. If water comes out the air cock the tank is junk. The back side of diaphragm is sealed so no way to sanitize. The water side gets fresh water every use so if you are using sanitized water it gets some sanitizing every use.

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Accumulator Tank

Reply #10 –
I added a new one found at Home Depot for $39.00, because the previous owner took it out. I didn't like the way it functioned. I upgraded to the newer higher pressure surflo, it was awful. So I took the tank out. It works awesome now. As good as pressure or better then most city hookups
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

Re: Accumulator Tank

Reply #11 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
The back side of the diaphragm isn't accessible. If water comes out the air cock the tank is junk. The back side of diaphragm is sealed so no way to sanitize. The water side gets fresh water every use so if you are using sanitized water it gets some sanitizing every use.

Pamela & Mike
Thanks Mike, I know it is ruptured as I get water out the Schroeder valve.  If I did want to leave it like that I dont think I can sanitize it very good, so it needs a new tank.  :(
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Accumulator Tank

Reply #12 –
Quote from: gracerace –
I added a new one found at Home Depot for $39.00, because the previous owner took it out. I didn't like the way it functioned. I upgraded to the newer higher pressure surflo, it was awful. So I took the tank out. It works awesome now. As good as pressure or better then most city hookups
Thanks for the info gracerace I'll keep it in mind, so far my pump is working OK or at least until I put a new tank in it
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Accumulator Tank

Reply #13 –
Check home Depot for a thermal expansion tank exactly the same thing as a diaphragm accumulator tank. About $35
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake
 

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: Old phart phred –
Check home Depot for a thermal expansion tank exactly the same thing as a diaphragm accumulator tank. About $35
Thanks OPP, I prefer local if I can
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5