FloJet Water Pump Leak

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FloJet Water Pump Leak

November 01, 2010, 11:14:05 am

I just discovered a leak in my water pump and wanted to see if anyone in the group has repaired the Flojet 2840 with the service repair kit or just replaced the whole pump? I remember a few people going with the Shurflow 5.7, but I do not know if they had the accumulator installed from the factory. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Brad

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Reply #1 – November 01, 2010, 12:25:17 pm

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Quote from Brad: "I remember a few people going with the Shurflow 5.7, but I do not know if they had the accumulator installed from the factory."

Brad,
If you go with the Shurflow 5.7, which is a variable flow pump, you have to remove your accumulator. The pump adjusts the water flow automatically. My coach came with an accumulator, so when it went south a few years ago, I replaced it with another one (Jabsco, bought it from the Foretravel Parts Dept.), and have been very satisfied with using the less expensive Shurflow with it. I actually carry a backup Shurflow (bought new) just in case this one (6 years old) springs a leak.

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Reply #2 – November 01, 2010, 01:07:00 pm

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I actually carry a backup Shurflow (bought new) just in case this one (6 years old) springs a leak.

Don,
Did your coach have a Shurflo pump as original equipment or did you just replace the pump when you replaced the accumulator? They want $50 for the service kit and I did not know if I should just replace the whole pump (since it is ten years old, but really no issues with the pump). I have found the Flojet pump for $147 and the Shurflo 5.7 for $167. Looks like the best thing to do is just remove the entire pump/accumulator and replace with the 5.7. I know a little plumbing would be involved, but then I would not have to worry springing a leak in the accumulator.

Thanks,

Brad

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Reply #3 – November 01, 2010, 01:21:57 pm

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Brad,
Quote from Brad: "Did your coach have a Shurflo pump as original equipment or did you just replace the pump when you replaced the accumulator? "

Brad,

My coach was already 11 years old when I bought it, which at that time had the Shurflo and the Jabsco accumulator, so I don't know what brand was the original pump. However, since FT carried the same Jabsco accumulator that was in the coach, I assume that at least the Jabsco might have been original equipment. Several FT owners on FForums have indeed done what you suggest: they opted to remove the accumulator and have been very satisfied with the Shurflo 5.7. There was a previous thread on this forum about the various models of Shurflos several months ago that might be helpful.

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Reply #4 – November 01, 2010, 09:24:18 pm

I am mystified that anyone is using the Shurflo 5.7 without problems. I will grant you that I was using ours in a Lazy Daze Class C but I am at a loss to understand how that would make a difference.

In the past 18 months we have gone through 5 all of which either leaked at the head or simply quit working. In searching online I have found other references to repeated failures. One sailboat forum commenter noted that he was on number 12.

We ultimately switched to a Shurflo Revolution. It is not variable speed and is rated for 3gpm which seems to be enough for us.

Someone else recommended trying an Aquajet in variable speed but we have not done so as yet.

Jim

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Reply #5 – November 01, 2010, 09:46:06 pm

Quote from: Jim – November 01, 2010, 09:24:18 pm

Someone else recommended trying an Aquajet in variable speed but we have not done so as yet.

Our '03 came with an Aquajet 5.3 and had no accumulator. I don't recall if the original was a variable speed, but never gave us any issues with pulsing. When it died this past summer (almost 8 years old), we replaced with with a new Aquajet 5.3 which is definitely a variable speed model. Fabulous pump!

The installation instructions were cautionary regarding the wiring, especially in a multi-switch applications like our coaches (bath/kitchen/outside) so I don't know if it's a simple drop in for a FloJet or ShurFlo.

Michelle

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Reply #6 – November 02, 2010, 12:39:49 am

We are now an our third shurflow 5.7, all under warranty. If this one goes bad I will probably go with some other pump.

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Reply #7 – November 02, 2010, 01:20:02 am

The new Shurflo Revolution water pump works great all the time.
http://www.shurflo.com/rv-products/rv-pumps/classic-series-water-pumps/revolution-4008-pumps/default.html

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Reply #8 – November 02, 2010, 07:18:28 am

I replaced my accumulator system two years ago with the Shurflow 5.7 and it continues to work perfectly.

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Reply #9 – November 02, 2010, 08:49:08 am

We just had the Shurflo water pump replaced on our 1989 GV. The date on the pump label indicated it was a 1989 model! Either they make great pumps or FOT is very selective about quality. Unfortunately, I don't think that model is available or made in the USA anymore.

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Reply #10 – November 02, 2010, 08:51:05 am

I have a feeling I will be needing a new pump soon. How quiet are these non-accumulator pumps. Don't you use more water due to the higher output? The shower regulator does not lend itself to adjusting the flow.

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Reply #11 – November 02, 2010, 08:55:09 am

Kent, I replaced mine with a Shurflo 5.7, the first one did fail and the replacement that they sent was designed differently. I did away with the accumulator as it would not fit with the new pump. I do have a PAUSE before pressure comes up but it has been hassle free for three years. ( hope I have not jinxed myself by talking about it. )

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Reply #12 – November 02, 2010, 09:02:16 am

Gary, what about water consumption. Has there been any noticeable increase due to higher pressure?

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Reply #13 – November 02, 2010, 11:07:53 pm

RE: The shower regulator does not lend itself to adjusting the flow.

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Our shower handle only turns to change water temperature and does change water volume.

We installed a small after-market ball valve where the shower hose connects to the plumbing.
This allows us to reduce shower water volume when we want.
http://www.beamalarm.com/Documents/shower_waterflow_control_modification.html

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Reply #14 – November 03, 2010, 08:32:44 am

Kent, I did not notice any increase in consumption with the 5.7 pump. We are very conservative and have gone ten days on one tank of water, ( no daily shower though )

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Reply #15 – November 06, 2010, 10:39:14 am

Update on the water leak:

After much discussion with people that installed the 5.7 I decided not to install that pump as most of the folks are on the third or fourth pump. I pulled the documents from Flojet in order to repair and noticed they suggested tightening the bolt heads on the pump for a leak. I guess my thoughts were some place else, but it did indeed fix the leak. I'm redesigning the compartment to have better access so I can verify often that the leak is indeed fixed. I know FOT likes to hide everything behind panels for that clean look, but access is very nice for repair and with a moving house repairs are a part of life.

Thanks for all the input,

Brad

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Reply #16 – January 25, 2011, 03:54:16 pm

Quote from: Brad – November 06, 2010, 10:39:14 am

Update on the water leak:

After much discussion with people that installed the 5.7 I decided not to install that pump as most of the folks are on the third or fourth pump.

I just found out from Dave Able here in Quartzsite that the 5.7 has an adjustment screw on the back.
My 5.7 water flow kept going slow than fast etc & so I thought it was defective & have exchanged it 3 times for this.
he said you can adjust this screw to help with that problem.
I never knew that was an adjustment screw and there is no documentation for it.

Thanks Dave.

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Reply #17 – January 25, 2011, 05:09:49 pm

Wow! That's quite a discovery. So, what does the clockwise & CC movement of the screw affect? Is this a trail & error adjustment of the screw?

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Reply #18 – January 25, 2011, 05:21:28 pm

Quote from: Peter & Beth

Wow! That's quite a discovery. So, what does the clockwise & CC movement of the screw affect? Is this a trail & error adjustment of the screw?

Peter & Beth Martin
97 U270 Build #5156; 2004 Element EX AWD

Trial & Error.
I turned the screw from 1:00 o'clock to 4:00 o'clock (1/4 turn) and it has helped.

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Reply #19 – January 25, 2011, 05:40:07 pm

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Trial & Error.
I turned the screw from 1:00 o'clock to 4:00 o'clock (1/4 turn) and it has helped.

Barry,
Please keep us posted on your success with the 5.7. I'm still not leaking on my old pump, but would like to know if your fix worked when I do need to replace my pump.

Thanks,

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