Thanks Richard. But are these constant pressure pumps? The Jabsco electronic pumps with no pressure switches look good but are 4 times the price.
Regards
Ian SM414 Crusader
On 07/08/2013 11:24, Richard03801 wrote:
Hi we've been using a demand pressure pump for years on both our Amels. They work great.
Regards Richard Piller
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On Aug 7, 2013, at 3:40, Ian & Judy Jenkins <ianjudyjenkins@... <mailto:ianjudyjenkins%40hotmail.com>> wrote:
Hi Ian, I am not on the boat till next week so can't answer your question at the moment. We now only have the separate expansion tank which sits outboard of the Onan. The pump is noisier than the Amel original but not unduly so and I could easily reduce the noise by putting a rubber layer under the feet. I spoke to Jabsco about their pump which needs no expansion tank and they told me that they were on the point of improving its performance and to wait another year before buying one. This was a couple of years ago. I haven't followed it up because we are very happy with the Jabsco which we bought.40 psi gives a wonderful shower, even better than the Amel unit which was very good itself. Incidentally, we also fitted the bayonet deck fitting for our anchor wash and at the same time switched to a Jabsco wash down pump for that purpose after the original Amel anchor wash pump and delivery point was overwhelmed by Brasilian mud. Big improvement having a short length of hose and a hand gun fitting. Cheers, Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302, Malta
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From: sv_freespirit@... <mailto:sv_freespirit%40yahoo.co.uk> Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2013 08:02:19 +0000 Subject: Re: [Amel] Fresh Water Pump
Hi Ian,
I have been researching Jabsco pumps but there are so many to choose from. If it's not to much trouble could you please confirm that you
have
the ParMax 3.5' Part Number 32600-0094 priced at £106.40 plus VAT?
Also, did you retain the accumulator tank? If not, is the output smooth enough? I see that Jabsco also do a range of constant output pumps, though at a price. These may be more power consuming and use more water I guess.
Regards
Ian SM 2K 414 Crusader Limnos Island Greece
On 31/07/2013 08:36, Ian & Judy Jenkins wrote:
Hi Ian, No, the pressure switch we have is not adjustable. We chose a powerful pump---40 psi from memory. Makes for a wonderful shower !
thanks for this. I have a higher output pump (as an optional extra) than the standard which gives better showers. Are the pressure
switches
on your Jabsco adjustable? I have had the pump apart in the past so envisage no problems if I purchase a new impeller.
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Ian SM2000 # 414 Crusader
On 30/07/2013 07:34, Ian & Judy Jenkins wrote:
Hi Ian, I tried to replace the impeller but couldn't get the front plate off.I decided to replace the pump with a Jabsco plastic
job (
similar to those used by Amel for the heads ). Three years
later I
can
say that it does the job just as well , no problems with pressure switches and about one third the price. Our original heads pumps, now 13 years old, are still delivering. Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302, Malta
