sounds like the check valve (one way valve) in the pump isn't working, or they installed a pump that doesn't have an internal one.
- B
--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "Sandra" <sandra.rutan@...> wrote:
>
> Something doesn't sound right - if you've replaced the sump pump type you had with a new Sureflo pump, the water shouldn't drain back into the tank, it should stay in the water line so that when you turn the faucet on, you should have water right away - no air. Is there any way you can get back to the dealer who installed it? They need to check it out and fix it correctly.
>
> Sandra
>
> --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, Lorraine <tabtravels@> wrote:
> >
> > *Thanks Sandra ~~ Affirmative!! With the pump elevated, the line doesn't
> > leak. However, when the water drains back into the water tank it allows air
> > in the line. It's a "lose, lose" situation!! I've tightened the fittings
> > as much as I can. I'm afraid to twist too tight because I've heard it's so
> > easy to break plastic fittings if twisted too tight.*
> > *
> > *
> > *Lorraine*
> > *http://TabTeardropTravels.blogspot.com*
> > *
> > *
> > On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 10:40 AM, Sandra <sandra.rutan@> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > The air in the line should work itself out with use - just run the water
> > > until it stops sputtering. As for the leaks, sounds like things need to be
> > > tightened - and that could be where the air is getting into the water line??
> > >
> > > Sandra
> > >
> > > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com <tabtrailers%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > Lorraine <tabtravels@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > *
> > >
> > > > Greetings,
> > > >
> > > > My water pump is still a frustration to me!! I've spent almost $200. on
> > > > pumps and labor. The new Shur-Flo spits and sputters--and leaks!! On
> > > > Sunday I filled the five gallon water tank and spent (seemingly) several
> > > > hours trying to resolve the leak. I don't know whether I read it
> > > > somewhere--or if I subconsciously **knew**--but I finally elevated the
> > > pump
> > > > above the water level. (Why didn't the RV repair man do that??) The hose
> > > > stopped leaking. However, now there is air in the line so it is spitting
> > > > and sputtering. ~~ It seems to me that I've had "too many" problems with
> > > > accessories on this trip. First: Oversold on the benefits of new battery
> > > > ($300. total expense), and, second, water pump repair (almost $200.
> > > > expense). Gullible old lady?!?!?!*
> > > > *
> > > > *
> > > > *Lorraine (in a Panera Bread near Lexington, Kentucky)*
> > > > *http://TabTeardropTravels.blogspot.com*
> > > > *
> > > > *
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
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