GLIND SHOWER shower head problems or not

Submitted: Sunday, Jul 17, 2005 at 17:16

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Having problems with the shower,it seem's to flow ok with out the shower head connected to the hose but as soon as i connect it back on i get a flow as if there is an air suckin in from the head but i've check it out it's fine ,has any one else had this problem or not cheer's GREENDOG

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Reply By: peteC - Sunday, Jul 17, 2005 at 17:51

Sunday, Jul 17, 2005 at 17:51

I have one on my Triton, and the problem is that the pump is reaching full pressure then auto switching off ( like it is meant to do when you turn the tap off ). If you use too large diameter or a too short hose prior to the pump on the intake it will do the same thing. I use a longer hose made of the clear tubing from a hardware store about 10-15mm on the intake and it works well as the intake and output must balance out. Experiment with a tap on your inlet and restrict the flow and you should see what I mean

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Follow Up By: GREENDOG - Sunday, Jul 17, 2005 at 19:17

Sunday, Jul 17, 2005 at 19:17

Thanks pete i'll have a play around with it during the week,sounds positive cheer's GREENDOG

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Follow Up By: Tony F - Monday, Jul 18, 2005 at 18:55

Monday, Jul 18, 2005 at 18:55

If you simply use 12mm hose ( garden hose or heater hose, more flexible)for inlet and /or outlet you shouldn't have a problem. We run a hose length from 1m up to 10+m without any problems. As PeteC said, it's all about balance. If the pump flicks on for a second or two with the shower head turned off, you have air entering the system and you need to check all your conections. Happy Camping.

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