I had reviewed Dr. Honda's history with his Islandia, and am very thankful for his knowledge as I learn. I read that he had changed his out with a different pump he found and gave the link. Since my pump is not working, I thought I would give it a try. It's only 12.95!!! I bought 2! Anyway, it has not come in yet, but had asked Dr. H some questions via PM, and he was kind enough to answer them, but said they really need to be put in a post to help others. He is absolutely right!! Here is our conversation regarding the pump:
I removed the old pump. I tested the switch and it is good. I hardwired the pump to the battery, and it must be locked up because it almost welded the wires to the battery!! So the pump is surely no good. My question is: when you install this new pump, does it have a pressure valve/transformer like the OEM? Or, do you just flip the switch on when you need it? I see that the new one is rated at 60 psi. The OEM is 40. Does that pose an issue? Thank you for all of your help.
These flow-Jet pumps really don't seem to last long. I've seen a bunch of reports about the pumps being bad... but I think your's is the newest boat. When I pulled my original pump out... it looked perfect from the outside, but when I took it apart... the guts of the motor look like they were sunk at the bottom of the ocean for 10 years.
response:
Yes... those surplus pumps were 60 PSI. You can either put the pressure switch from your old pump on it (it's the little square part on the front, and is held on with a few screws, and the wires un-plug) or... if you take the cover off the switch... there is a screw in the center, and that sets the pressure of the switch. With it very lose, it's close to 40 psi. (that's what I did)
If your system is in good condition, it will hold the 60 PSI... but I found that you will get a blast of pressure, and then it falls off, since the flow is lower. It's not a big deal, but it would make the sink splash.
I turn off the water pump whenever it's not being used. I find that the pressure will bleed back, and it will cycle every once in a while. So... by turning it off... it saves the wear and tare on the pump. AND... when you are sitting around... you don't have to listen to the pump. (mine would cycle ever few minutes)
So....I can't wait till it comes in to try it out. I will probably put some bleach in it to clean out the tank and lines. It hasn't been used in years according to the previous owner.Boat ran great yesterday with the family. Now I am on a mission to find a ladder for my dog. I am so sore from picking his big butt up to get him back in the boat!!!
I removed the old pump. I tested the switch and it is good. I hardwired the pump to the battery, and it must be locked up because it almost welded the wires to the battery!! So the pump is surely no good. My question is: when you install this new pump, does it have a pressure valve/transformer like the OEM? Or, do you just flip the switch on when you need it? I see that the new one is rated at 60 psi. The OEM is 40. Does that pose an issue? Thank you for all of your help.
These flow-Jet pumps really don't seem to last long. I've seen a bunch of reports about the pumps being bad... but I think your's is the newest boat. When I pulled my original pump out... it looked perfect from the outside, but when I took it apart... the guts of the motor look like they were sunk at the bottom of the ocean for 10 years.
response:
Yes... those surplus pumps were 60 PSI. You can either put the pressure switch from your old pump on it (it's the little square part on the front, and is held on with a few screws, and the wires un-plug) or... if you take the cover off the switch... there is a screw in the center, and that sets the pressure of the switch. With it very lose, it's close to 40 psi. (that's what I did)
If your system is in good condition, it will hold the 60 PSI... but I found that you will get a blast of pressure, and then it falls off, since the flow is lower. It's not a big deal, but it would make the sink splash.
I turn off the water pump whenever it's not being used. I find that the pressure will bleed back, and it will cycle every once in a while. So... by turning it off... it saves the wear and tare on the pump. AND... when you are sitting around... you don't have to listen to the pump. (mine would cycle ever few minutes)
So....I can't wait till it comes in to try it out. I will probably put some bleach in it to clean out the tank and lines. It hasn't been used in years according to the previous owner.Boat ran great yesterday with the family. Now I am on a mission to find a ladder for my dog. I am so sore from picking his big butt up to get him back in the boat!!!
