R-pod Owners Forum : Water pump https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Water pump Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:54:29 +0000 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:30:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1951 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Water pump : I added an accumulator tank, about... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=19082#19082 Author: bobthrash
Subject: 1951
Posted: 25 Aug 2011 at 12:30am

I added an accumulator tank, about $50.00 thru Amazon.  Because water doesn't compress the pump comes on any time there is a pressure drop, the tank basically has captive air for the pump to push against and store a little water so the pump doesn't cycle every time you crack a faucet. ]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:30:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=19082#19082 Water pump : Yes, it will cycle on and off... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17780#17780 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1951
Posted: 17 Jul 2011 at 6:43pm

Yes, it will cycle on and off quickly if you don't have the faucet open all the way.

You can buy an accumulator tank for a camper but I don't know how well they work.

]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:43:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17780#17780 Water pump : The pump is pressure-sensitive... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17769#17769 Author: TIDALWAVE
Subject: 1951
Posted: 17 Jul 2011 at 11:01am

The pump is pressure-sensitive and turns on when it senses lowered pressure.  Your public water supply has constant pressure and if you have a private well, there is usually an accumulator tank which helps store water and water pressure.  Because your Pod's pipes and faucet(s) are directly connected to its water tank, the pump has to run essentially every time you turn on a faucet and pressure drops.
An accumulator tank would help even out pump runs but there usually is no space available for a tank large enough to help.
]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:01:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17769#17769 Water pump : Thks for the response, something... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17768#17768 Author: Hugozork
Subject: 1951
Posted: 17 Jul 2011 at 10:36am

Thks for the response, something strange, when the faucet is open at 2/3 the pump cycle often like each second.]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:36:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17768#17768 Water pump : Yes, working like it should. What... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17762#17762 Author: this_is_nascar
Subject: 1951
Posted: 17 Jul 2011 at 9:58am

Yes, working like it should.  What you'll need to listen for, for example, is if no water has been turned on and you hear the pump come on.  That means you're loosing pressure due to a leak and would need to track that down.
]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:58:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17762#17762 Water pump : Also agree. The pump will... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17757#17757 Author: Guests
Subject: 1951
Posted: 17 Jul 2011 at 6:19am

Also agree.  The pump will supply water "on demand".  As it sees a drop in pressure, it will turn on - off when it sees high pressure.  There are some modifications to help reduce the pump noise but, none that will completely eliminate it.]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:19:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17757#17757 Water pump : I agree, all 3 things are normal. ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17753#17753 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1951
Posted: 16 Jul 2011 at 11:15pm

I agree, all 3 things are normal.]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:15:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17753#17753 Water pump : Yes, its fine. That is exactly... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17746#17746 Author: Outbound
Subject: 1951
Posted: 16 Jul 2011 at 6:55pm

Yes, its fine.  That is exactly how the water pump works. Big smile]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:55:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17746#17746 Water pump : Hi everyone, It's hard to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17744#17744 Author: Hugozork
Subject: 1951
Posted: 16 Jul 2011 at 6:31pm

Hi everyone,

It's hard to explain in english, how do i know that a water pump is working fine. I'm able to have water if i fully open the faucet and the water pump run all the time and i can heard the water pump working. If i open the faucet just a little the water pump run every 2 or 3 second and during 1 second.

So,

1- is it normal to clearly hear the water pump when it works?
2- is it normal the water pump run all the time when a faucet is full open?
3-is it normal it stop and start when i open the faucet just a little and i can see the water flow changing with the restart of the pump

Many thanks for your help ]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:31:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1951&PID=17744#17744