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Subject:Re: Options for Faucets
From:Jeff Palmer
Date:Tue, 22 Aug 2017 23:07:02 -0500

The original is available from Dr Bjorn if you like to keep things stock and don't care if you can't turn the handle when wet :) That is such a p***-off!!

Jeff

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> On Aug 22, 2017, at 8:59 PM, Ryan Perry <rjdperry@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Thank you for the ideas. We certainly use it a lot so maybe that is just
> how it is. Going to keep researching, maybe find alternative.
> 
>> On Tue, Aug 22, 2017, 9:08 PM Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Bus Depot has a faucet, but I really like my Sureflo.  Install a foot
>> switch, which may be more reliable than the built in switch. It sounds like
>> you are ham handed, at least when soapy!  ;-)
>> https://www.busdepot.com/j11694
>> 
>> Stuart
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>> Of Jeff Palmer
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 1:25 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Options for Faucets
>> 
>> $40?  They are $80 on both GoWesty and Van Cafe sites.  My OEM just fell
>> apart so I’m following with interest.
>> Jeff
>> 
>>> On Aug 22, 2017, at 11:51 AM, Ryan Perry <rjdperry@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Everybody,
>>> Wanted to get some suggestions on options with faucets in the van. I
>>> currently have a SureFlo, I like it. But for some reason it no longer
>>> turns on when I twist the switch, or its spotty.
>>> This will be the second one that has gone out in as many years. Again,
>>> I love the faucet but this is ridiculous to keep replacing it at $40 a
>> pop.
>>> 
>>> I am not a fan of the OEM faucet, its almost impossible to turn off
>>> with wet hands.
>>> 
>>> So, anyone have any other options or creative ideas?
>>> Has anyone had the same experience with their SureFlo that perhaps it
>>> is an easy fix?
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> Ryan
>>> Asheville, NC
>>