Re: [A/S] wiring, water pumps, water heaters

Anne,
Whoever complained most likely did not follow the installation instructions. AquaTec clearly states that the output from the pump should NOT be directly connected to rigid plumbing, but rather through a looped stainless braided hose. If connected directly to rigid plumbing like PEX, it is very possible that a resonance can be setup between the plumbing and the pump and when that happens, it sounds like a jack hammer. It is not a problem with the pump, but rather a matter of physics. I have also found that if you run the AquaJet pump dry (it does not hurt it), it takes it a bit to fully prime all 5 of the chambers and during that time, it does make more racket and it pulses the water a bit. This problem always clears itself over time even if you don't run it constantly until it primes.

BTW, we actually have better water pressure when on the AquaJet than on city pressure on both rigs.

David T.
On Apr 18, 2012, at 6:52 PM, Anne Pearse Hocker wrote:

> These factors are of value to me, so I appreciate your experience. What I really want is a shower that rinses the shampoo out of my hair!
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> I went to the web link for the RV AquaJet and the most recent review was at odds to your experience, and the earlier ones posted. maybe he's just really picky or got a bad batch. I'm still leaning towards ordering it although I may not get it installed before I hit the dusty trail.
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> Anne
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> On Apr 18, 2012, at 7:41 PM, David Tidmore wrote:
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> > Swapping the Shurflo that came in our 99, 34fter with the RV series AquaJet resulted in a huge decrease in noise and pulsation. When they say that the AquaJet is just like at home, they mean it. Of course if these factors are not of value to you, then the added cost is a waste of money.
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