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Subject:Re: Westy shower
From:Fryday
Date:Mon, 12 Aug 2002 19:02:28 -0700

Hmm, what switch? Isn't the on-demand pump always on and only running when
 there's a difference in pressure (like when the faucet is open)? Or is there a
 switch in the faucet?

Thanks,

Philippe

On Mon, 12 Aug 2002 17:48:02 -0700
 Aaron Reams <aaron@INTERVAL.COM> wrote:
> Indeed I could just "tee" the hose and that's a great idea.  However, I'd
> prefer the second pump so that I don't have to manually switch anything (the
> valve).  Especially since I have to run wire, and water hose anyway.  I
> figure why not just add another pump (if I can find one on the cheap) and
> then there's no mucking around inside while I'm dripping salt water from my
> wetsuit.  Thanx for the idea though!!
>
> Cheers,
> -Aaron
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Wilhite [mailto:dnmwilhite@earthlink.net]
> Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 4:56 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM; Aaron Reams
> Subject: Re: Westy shower
>
> > Next up: splitting tank water hose to second pump routed to rear cabinet
> so
> > I can fill up while I'm back there too.  Anyone have a used pump and sink
> > spicket?
>
> Why exactly are you needing a second pump?  If I'm not mistaken, it seems
> you could just put a 'tee' on your current pump with a ball valve to turn
> off the flow to one or the other lines.  One way for flow to the sink and
> one for flow to your shower.  You would have to also install a second
> switch spliced into the same wiring that the sink has for the pump.  Maybe
> you could get fancy and put a timer switch or maybe a photo eye from radio
> shack.
>
> Just a thought.
>
>
> David Wilhite
> 84' Subaruvanagon
> 01' KLR 650

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