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Subject:Re: Sink pump improvement?
From:David McNeely
Date:Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:08:49 -0700

When I replaced the pump, I got the GoWesty one.  Works fine.  When I
replaced the faucet, which after 30 years cracked, I got the Delta.  It
works fine too.

On Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 11:05 AM Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:

> Not trying to hijack  Eric's thread (I am interested in the answer), but
> I just pulled the hyena out of storage and was going though the
> pre-sailing checklist when the faucet literally crumbled.  I suspect
> old-age and UV are at play here :-)
>
> Since it needs to be replaced, is there a better solution (which might
> also address Eric's question)?
>
>
> Eric Caron wrote on 2021.04.27 14:56:
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > I always noticed the sink pump has to work hard when turned on and then
> after a pause water comes out.
> >
> > Is there a simple check valve that could be added to the line by the
> faucet that would keep water in the line for some time so the pump would
> have a easier time and water would come out sooner?
> >
> > Anyone done this or know what part would be needed?
> >
> > Eric Caron
>