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Topic: Water pump

Posted By: Johncmarshjr
Subject: Water pump
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2019 at 9:24am

the water pump in my 179 cycles on and off in rapid succession (1.5 second intervals) while using water. Is this normal?

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ALICE

Replies:

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2019 at 9:35am

Yes. You can install an accumulator if it bothers you, that will take care of about 90% of it.

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Posted By: Ephi82
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2019 at 8:05am

What if the pump cycles every 5 seconds when not using the water?

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Grillin and Chillin
Glamping and Amping
Driving and Smiling

Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2019 at 8:15am

Originally posted by Ephi82

What if the pump cycles every 5 seconds when not using the water?

You probably have a leak somewhere. At that rate it ought to be pretty obvious.

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2010 176
FJ Cruiser

Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2019 at 9:28am

Originally posted by Ephi82

What if the pump cycles every 5 seconds when not using the water?

If the pump cycles that often and no leaks are obvious the pump internal check valve is faulty. Sometimes cycling the pump several times by opening and closing a faucet will clear it. If not, the check valve is easily replaced. Three screws and a repair kit from Shurflo.

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Charlie
Northern Colorado
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