does this require high pressure? can it be used with a 12 v pump water system in an rv? how many gallons per hour? thanks
1964092
That pump should be fine. The filter slows the water quite a bit anyway. It probably takes almost a minute to fill a quart. I use it at camp so I don't have it with me. And I don't know the strength of the pump I use either. The water tastes fine. 30gph seems a bit fast but I haven't timed it. I love it.
1964093
does this require high pressure? NO can it be used with a 12 v pump water system in an rv? YES how many gallons per hour? 30 GPM
150978
Not sure about pressure or gallons/minute but compares favorably with the Shur Flow pump I replaced. Maybe a bit more pressure. It provides adequate pressure for shower and other uses.
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I know my home has higher than normal water pressure, and 3 out of 3 of these stopped working reliably for me after less than a dozen uses, so I think they can't hand anything higher than the typical pressure range of water mains. I wouldn't be surprised if 200 psi blew the thing up.
153503
This valve is design for water only with high pressure. You need to find different valve.
545281
If you dry camp, you will still need to leverage the 12v pump included in this package deal, or some sort or pressurized water source. The 12v pump can be hooked up to a car battery and or a suitable 12v power source and run. This unit will not work without water pressure supplied. Probably not what you are looking for. Try the Zodi HW heater...comes with a small bucket submersible pump with a D Cell (if I recall) power source. Probably better for your needs using buckets etc.http://www.amazon.ca/Zodi-Outback-Gear-Travel-Shower/dp/B000X4IAMS
1789815
I am going to guess that the liquid capacity is about 12 ounces or so and there is a schrader valve like your tires to fill air pressure for a pre charge. You can adjust that pressure if you like. I installed this tank about two years ago and it works as advertised. It reduces the amount of run time for the water pump and delays its activation which is important as it is under our bed. The big recommendation I would give is if you live in a cold environment to install it with the plumbing connections facing down so that when you winterize there is no chance for water to be trapped in it and potentially crack the case. HTH I am going to guess that the liquid capacity is about 12 ounces or so and there is a schrader valve like your tires to fill air pressure for a pre charge. You can adjust that pressure if you like. I installed this tank about two years ago and it works as advertised. It reduces the amount of run time for the water pump and delays its activation which is important as it is under our bed. The big recommendation I would give is if you live in a cold environment to install it with the plumbing connections facing down so that when you winterize there is no chance for water to be trapped in it and... » Read More I am going to guess that the liquid capacity is about 12 ounces or so and there is a schrader valve like your tires to fill air pressure for a pre charge. You can adjust that pressure if you like. I installed this tank about two years ago and it works as advertised. It reduces the amount of run time for the water pump and delays its activation which is important as it is under our bed. The big recommendation I would give is if you live in a cold environment to install it with the plumbing connections facing down so that when you winterize there is no chance for water to be trapped in it and potentially crack the case. HTH « Show Less
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I don't think the water pressure is an issue , but the amount of amperage might be . The ks-94 can draw more than 45 amps. Most campers peak at 30-50 amps .
1400068
- No check valve included (cannot recommend one as I just installed the pump into the existing circuit) - I don't think this is the correct pump for an irrigation system - We use if for our house water and it definitely needs to be used with a pressure tank
925461
This is a small pump designed to be dropped into water jugs or some other source to transfer water from one place to another. We have used ours successfully for water transfer into our trailer when dry camping. connect it and it runs, it does not have a pressure switch like the pump in a trailer so I can't see how you would use it in a continuous mode. but you could try it and see if it would burn out or just fail in a short time. PS as time has passed it seems to need a bit of help getting going, as it is not a self priming unit any more.
603657
I'm no expert, but my experience with the Suburban RV water heater is that it is so efficient I wouldn't bother with changing it out for a tankless. Issues with tankless water heaters would additionally affect that decision. I purchased and prepared to install a tankless in our Arizona home at 4100 ft elevation and upon reading the instructions found it wouldn't function well above 3000 ft without some modifications. My experiences travelling with RV's is that I frequently used my Suburban water heater at elevations as high as 8000 ft. without any issues. Also, varying water conditions could speed the clogging of the tubes in a tankless. Just my opinion..
1227806
not familiar with the sump pump system. If it is 12 v dc. I have run almost continuously a 55 lb trolling motor on it for over 4 hours and it still had power.
1031593
I don't believe there's an operational requirement. These will pump 1 gal for every gal pushed through it. The package says it can pump 1,200 gal per hour. I've used these with household water pressure and you would almost have to run a small test to determine that rate. The bottom line is this can help if the power goes out and the flood is gradual enough to be managed.
1126899
no for the most part, for two reasons. 1 it doesn't have a built in check valve so you would need one. when the pump shuts off the water left in the hose will flow back down again.2 it has little to no pressure behind it so it cant lift water up more then 24" high before it stops pumping water. if you can set it up to work within those parameters I mentioned and supply 12 volts DC to power it, then yes it would work but it isn't a very big pump so you should look at something in the 2000-3500 gph range.
1256515
I've used mine with 90psi line pressure and it's lasted hundreds of hours without failure or leaks. I'm not sure what it's rated for, but that's my experience.
1306737
If you are running a 12-volt system, you can run this pump. It generates good pressure and smooth flow with less noise than cheaper pumps. It stops when the tap is turned off. Good by me.
369476
System needs between 20-30 psi to be effective. Most "normal" houses have a water pressure of 40psi or better, which is why this system comes with a regulator. A low pressure well should operate at or slightly above 30 psi, so it should work perfectly fine.
545282
in your situation I would do the following....using the flojet pump which is part of the package, you will need to connect this to two hoses - the intake side goes into one of your buckets (pulling water from the bucket - remember this can use 2.9 gpm so hope your buckets are big or you have lots of water available ), the other hose is your cold water intake side for the eccotemp. The pump provides the necessary psi water pressure needed to make the eccotemp operate. I use a similar system here in the Dominican Republic. Water here comes via gravity feed from a 400 gal tank on the roof, but this is not enough psi feed to make the eccotemp operate. Hence the 12v waterpump. This is how I get hot water here without having to use very expensive electricity. Hot water when and where you want it. Has worked flawlessly for past year - 20 gal propane used in 1 year C. Poole