Water pump kicks in every 30 seconds
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Topic: Water pump kicks in every 30 seconds
Posted By: Snowbound
Subject: Water pump kicks in every 30 seconds
Date Posted: 19 May 2011 at 1:28am
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We have just sanitized the fresh water tank for the first time. After running the taps to clear out the anti-freeze, and topping up the tank completely, the water pump kicks in every 30 seconds with a half second burst. To me, this would indicate that the pressure is dropping. Is this normal?
Tom ------------- Tom and Bette in our 177 "The Gastropod" |
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Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 19 May 2011 at 3:57am
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No, that wouldn't be normal. Unless you are using water. But I take it that you are not using any. I would check for a leak somewhere. If there isn't a leak (I don't think there is) then you have a problem. A bad pressure sensor or pump. Maybe someone else has some suggestions. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 19 May 2011 at 2:23pm
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If none of the valves inside are dripping, including the toilet, double-check the two low-point drains outside. Then check the overpressure valve and anode opening on the water heater. Then check the valve right behind your water pump, which allows you to switch over to a short uptake hose to suck in antifreeze, make sure that isn't leaking. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Snowbound
Date Posted: 19 May 2011 at 3:49pm
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Thanks guys,
Tom's at work right now but since I was planning to complete the flush this afternoon I checked where you said and found the tube thing you stick in the water heater was dripping. Tom only tightened it by hand. Can you get some kind of tool in there to tighten it more? I can see some thread showing. Our pod is a 177 in case they are different.
I am going to have a new respect for all those people dragging trailers around. There is so much to learn! We are still hoping to figure it out as we go although Tom did mutter something about buying a new tent...
 B ------------- Tom and Bette in our 177 "The Gastropod" |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 19 May 2011 at 5:40pm
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Yes, you can get a socket wrench on it, I forget the size.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: TheDogHouse
Date Posted: 19 May 2011 at 8:46pm
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You will need a 1 1/16" socket to get it tightened up. It's not unusual to have some thread showing as mine has about 1/4" thread exposed when tight. Just remember that you will need to have Teflon tape on hand if you remove it. Good luck! ------------- Steve and Rosa 11' 173T 09' Silverado Extended Cab |
Posted By: Snowbound
Date Posted: 20 May 2011 at 12:14am
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Thanks a lot, guys and dolls. As Bette said it was the anode. Should have done the work before the sun went down. Not having a 1 1/16th socket I improvised with an adjustable wrench to which I clamped my vice grips as the lever. This was an adaptation of a trick that my uncle showed me to loosed the tank bowls on a toilet. You push really hard on the screw driver and and use the vise grips to apply the torque. By the way, don't let the screwdriver slip. We finished flushing all the tanks and raised the stabilizers. Tomorrow we fill the fridge and head west.
Tom ------------- Tom and Bette in our 177 "The Gastropod" |