Flojet Water pump - built in 'pulsation eliminator'

Hi Drew.

Have found these pumps on ebay seem to be reasonable priced depending on bidding. I have been looking at the 17lt/min 40psi ones for my camper trailer.
water pump

Hopefully that was a link to item number 200223784627

Probably made in china , but you are not going to use it all day every day.

Glenn.

Hi Drew

We recently changed a pump in our caravan as the old one was sounding a bit sick at times (drawing lots of power trying to start) so thought it better to replace at home than when in some remote location, and take the old one for back up (we have two pumps - one for drinking water tank, and other for general water tanks). We replaced it with similar; Flojet 4405-143 M, which is the 'better' of two Flojet models. It includes a filter. I don't know anything about the pressures - it says flow rate of 12.5 litres per minute and is just a standard 12 volt caravan pump. The cheaper Flojet model says 12.1 litres per minute. The best deal we got for the 4405-143 M was from www.northcoach.com.au at $174, plus postage to WA $15. This small 'husband and wife' business were very good to deal with and their prices well below most for this pump, and i will look to them again for spares and parts.

Motherhen

Drew,

Years since we lived in a van with a shower, but from experience with spray tanks, and domestic pressure pumps, I'd reckon 25 psi would be adequate.

Rate of flow might be more important, don't know if this dependent on pressure too?

The higher pressure pumps might cause some discomfort whilst showering, if people are a bit sensitive around the chest area!! Also the higher pressures might be a bit high for the plumbing in the van too. Nothing like a leak in the van, just when you're short of water, or on the road.

Hooroo,
Bob.

Hi Drew,
why don't you buy a Shurflo 12volt pressure pump which is available from Whitworths Marine [www.whitworths.com.au]. They are rated at 40 PSI & have an inbuilt pressure cut-off switch which shuts off the pump when you close the tap in use. No pulsation & a constant pressure flow which can be regulated by how much open your tap is. They are cheaper then the pump you are referring to & are practically bullet-proof. Cheers.