Water circulation pump

Sanity Fix · May 05, 2007, 05:50:08 PM

Where do I find a 12 volt circulation pump to boost the waterfowl to the cab heater and defroster?New/rebuilt/whatever~~ I am having problems with the existing pump. (sounds like bad bearings in the pump or the motor)

Mike, I am moving your post over to the main board where I think you will get more response. As I recall the pumps are relatively expensive ($200?) and you may want to try and have the one you have rebuilt. Also, unless you are planning on being in pretty cold weather I do not think you will need it. I do not recall ever needing it.Richard

DrivingMissLazy · May 05, 2007, 06:32:25 PM

And please post some pictures of your beautiful bus.
Richard

TomCat · May 05, 2007, 07:31:55 PM

Hey Mike,

Here is a link I found for 12 volt water pumps.
http://commerce1.cera.net/tacbusparts/sections/catalog/catalog.asp?cat_id=155

Good luck, and I hope it helps.

Jay
87 SaftLiner

bobofthenorth · May 05, 2007, 07:47:30 PM

I bought a Jabsco marine circulating pump from some boat supply house in Alaska. Can't find the link right now but I probably could if it matters. I haven't installed it yet but we definitely need it in anything below about -20 weather.

gumpy · May 05, 2007, 08:48:15 PM

Quote from: Sanity Fix on May 05, 2007, 05:50:08 PM
Where do I find a 12 volt circulation pump to boost the waterfowl to the cab heater and defroster?

Ok, I have to ask... are you pumping ducks or geese? It makes a difference in the size of the pump you need. Seriously, trying to boost geese through those little copper lines takes some serious pumping action.

Sorry. Couldn't resist.

Dallas · May 06, 2007, 02:52:40 AM

Quote from: gumpy on May 05, 2007, 08:48:15 PM
Quote from: Sanity Fix on May 05, 2007, 05:50:08 PM
Where do I find a 12 volt circulation pump to boost the waterfowl to the cab heater and defroster?

Ok, I have to ask... are you pumping ducks or geese? It makes a difference in the size of the pump you need. Seriously, trying to boost geese through those little copper lines takes some serious pumping action.

Sorry. Couldn't resist.

Craig,
What about Loons?
Trying to suck a loony through might be difficult too!
Probably need a good macerator pump for any of them!

Dallas

Sanity Fix · May 06, 2007, 11:16:24 AM

Alright, you guys are tooooooooo funny

.

This is a booster pump to the generator cooling system which is the same as the booster pump to the heating system for the coach defroster and heating system. Richard, I think you will know what I am talking about on this pump.

Richard, I will try the picture thing again, last time I tried to send to you I wasn't successful~~
BB

DrivingMissLazy · May 06, 2007, 11:37:52 AM

Yep, I remember now. Probably could get one from Luke at US Coach, or maybe a repair kit. I suspect the bearings and brushes would be easy to replace if the armature has not been damaged.
Richard

Quote from: Sanity Fix on May 06, 2007, 11:16:24 AM
Alright, you guys are tooooooooo funny .

This is a booster pump to the generator cooling system which is the same as the booster pump to the heating system for the coach defroster and heating system. Richard, I think you will know what I am talking about on this pump.

Richard, I will try the picture thing again, last time I tried to send to you I wasn't successful~~
BB

NJT 5573 · May 06, 2007, 02:16:32 PM

Mike, I think the pump style you want is available from Northern Tool. Its on page 62 of the winter master catalog and comes in both 12 and 120 volt. The 120 volt model might be good for the genset side. This pump is only $50 in either voltage. I didn't check their web site for this item, but its NothernTool.com if you want to. I wouldn't expect a $50 pump to last forever and would prefer a rebuild kit or new pump for the long haul.

DrivingMissLazy · May 06, 2007, 02:56:40 PM

The idea of a 120 volt pump is great! It is only needed when the genset is running and it would have no brushes like the DC ones have. A few hundred hours is really a long time for the pump to have to operate and that should not be a problem with the 120 volt unit. Again a great idea, I think.
Richard

Quote from: NJT 5573 on May 06, 2007, 02:16:32 PM
Mike, I think the pump style you want is available from Northern Tool. Its on page 62 of the winter master catalog and comes in both 12 and 120 volt. The 120 volt model might be good for the genset side. This pump is only $50 in either voltage. I didn't check their web site for this item, but its NothernTool.com if you want to. I wouldn't expect a $50 pump to last forever and would prefer a rebuild kit or new pump for the long haul.