Fresh Water pump …might be time to replace it. Need advice / rinker 2006 390.

scousinescousine Member Posts: 78 ✭
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Noticed that recently our fresh water pump located under the floor in the middle of the boat (for our water in the kitchen) started to give us trouble. Whenwe start the water the pump it start for 2 seconds , stop and restart every second with not a lot of water pressure. Is it time to replace? Or should we check something first? Any advice welcome. If should be replaced , any recommendation on model?  Thank you.
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 8,069 mod
    I'd replace it.  In my experience, these pumps only last for 2-4 seasons of regular use. 

    Don't bother with anything faster than 4 GPM.  The constant on-off-on cycling will make the pump fail, and the sound is obnoxious.  
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  • Aqua_AuraAqua_Aura Member Posts: 2,705 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Have you checked to make sure the system is clean especially the strainer?
    1997 Bayliner 3988
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  • scousinescousine Member Posts: 78 ✭
    Thanks aqua_aura, indeed this was the issue, just saved few hundred dollars. Thanks!
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  • mattiemattie Member Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭✭
    Those pre-filters will trick you. Pretty gross at times.



    246BR, 276BR, H310BR current
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  • Aqua_AuraAqua_Aura Member Posts: 2,705 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yeah they are nasty. I bought a bottle of water treatment to keep my tank fresh and I have been trying to use the water without reservation to keep it cycled. 
    1997 Bayliner 3988
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