AC water pump fail

wellis

My AC water pump crapped out. The marina wanted $500 to repair it telling me the pump was $300 of the expense. So being the do-it-yourselfer, I did some google searching and found the same pump from a pond supplier for $109 shipped. Added a "T" in line at the low point with a valve to drain the water for winter storage. All done AC blowing cold, 1-1/2 hours for $120 with new motor, fittings, SS clamps and heat shrink. $380 left to add to my new Garmin!

aero3113

Nice!

Handymans342

Wasn't marine rated

reneechris14

Calpump at defender 149,same brand as oem

MarkB

Well done. Yeah, once you get into it, it's not rocket science. 

duane.mosley

same thing i did. going on my 3rd season and it still works great.

wellis

Handymans342 said:

Wasn't marine rated

For the most part Marine rated is just a label to charge more$$$'s

raybo3

wellis said:

Handymans342 said:

Wasn't marine rated

For the most part Marine rated is just a label to charge more$$$'s

No way........ Marine rated that goes into the bilge/engine compartment is to prevent a spark that can cause explosion or fire. 

wellis

raybo3 said:

wellis said:

Handymans342 said:

Wasn't marine rated

For the most part Marine rated is just a label to charge more$$$'s

No way........ Marine rated that goes into the bilge/engine compartment is to prevent a spark that can cause explosion or fire. 

I'm not wanting to get into a pissing contest with you raybo3 as I will respect your opinion just as I ask you to respect mine.

To clarify:1st. my water pump is exactly the same as original. 2nd. it's not in the engine compartment where some items do require to be of marine grade. But as we all have to realize not every item that goes on a boat has to be purchased from a marine source and pay the additional $$$.

EOC.

LaRea

wellis said: For the most part Marine rated is just a label to charge more$$$'s

Well, okay, you are exaggerating to make a point about cost.  There definitely are differences in marine products, but they aren't always obvious.  

Example: when printed circuit boards are built for marine use, they add a conformal coating to prevent damage from vibration and moisture.  Looks the same, costs more, lasts longer.  

If you bought the exact same pump for less money, well played! 

raybo3

wellis said:

raybo3 said:

wellis said:

Handymans342 said:

Wasn't marine rated

For the most part Marine rated is just a label to charge more$$$'s

No way........ Marine rated that goes into the bilge/engine compartment is to prevent a spark that can cause explosion or fire. 

I'm not wanting to get into a pissing contest with you raybo3 as I will respect your opinion just as I ask you to respect mine.

To clarify:1st. my water pump is exactly the same as original. 2nd. it's not in the engine compartment where some items do require to be of marine grade. But as we all have to realize not every item that goes on a boat has to be purchased from a marine source and pay the additional $$$.

EOC.

I am also not looking to get into a pissing contest but if you reread my post I say "that goes into the bilge/engine compartment". If yours is not in the engine compartment then good for you however mine is and I will stick with marine rated if I ever have to replace it............ Just say'n..... Its all good bro......

Dream_Inn

I think we are all saying and agreeing on the same thing. 

Wellis, please post a link to the find.  My pump is not in the engine room, so this is something I'd consider if I needed it.  So, when your pump went, did you check the impeller?  Sometimes only that needs replaced.

wellis

Dream_Inn said:

So, when your pump went, did you check the impeller?  Sometimes only that needs replaced.

yes, Pump was junk! 

Lowest price I found on "Marine rated": http://www.boatersplus.com/cal-pump-ms320-6.html?gclid=CMbe_OGikdUCFVu1wAodUgcG3Q 

Same pump >NON< "Marine rating": https://webbsonline.com/Item/Calpump-Bronze-Stainless-Steel-Pumps-35803 

wellis

LaRea said:

wellis said: For the most part Marine rated is just a label to charge more$$$'s

Well, okay, you are exaggerating to make a point about cost.  There definitely are differences in marine products, but they aren't always obvious.  

Example: when printed circuit boards are built for marine use, they add a conformal coating to prevent damage from vibration and moisture.  Looks the same, costs more, lasts longer.  

If you bought the exact same pump for less money, well played! 

wellis said:

Handymans342 said:

Wasn't marine rated

For the most part Marine rated is just a label to charge more$$$'s

"For the most part"