Accumulator tank.

i filled a malaga with a hosepipe to test it and split the casing - so get the pressure right ! [don't worry Rob, they last for years !]
 
Shurflo parts kits are available through most chandlers and they are easy to refurb.
 
Only downside is they can be a tad noisy, if you don't get them mounted properly.
 
No seal on the Shurflo pumps just a one piece diaphragm that creates pressure by an eccentric oscillation action that distorts the diaphragm.Just noticed your #25 post! Malaga is of course the w/heater Shurflo the Yankee pump.
 
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Hi Rob,

We have a 30 psi Shurflow, far too much pressure, rips through hot water whilst showering.

Alec
 
Robmac said:
It's half installed now, just waiting for the gas fitter to connect it.

It will get some hammer this year, so I will keep an eye on it. I've installed all of the main systems, (water tank/pump/boiler/heating) in the 'boot' under the double bed at the back of the van and all are easily accessible and keepaneyeonable, I've also lined the back with rubber matting, so any seepage shouldn't get to far before it is spotted. If it does fail, I will see how good the warranty is. Otherwise, I will just put it down to experience and buy something else.

Shame really, I went for the Malaga for it's larger capacity, but we live and learn!
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I'd be surprised if Propex hadn't got things right on your 5E model. They've had enough bloody upgrades and practise to have perfected the Malaga w/heater by now! I should have waited 2 decades! Mine operated perfectly in the end but only because I completely stripped it down and rebuilt it.
 
Livotlout said:
Hi Rob,

We have a 30 psi Shurflow, far too much pressure, rips through hot water whilst showering.

Alec
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Turn it down Alec!

No seriously, I will change it for the 20 psi on Monday. Although they are both 7L per minute. But I believe the accumulator gives you a smoother flow with the taps only slightly open, so better for an economical shower.

Hope you and Mary aren't getting so tanned that you'll show us all up this year!
 
Byronic said:
I'd be surprised if Propex hadn't got things right on your 5E model. They've had enough bloody upgrades and practise to have perfected the Malaga w/heater by now! I should have waited 2 decades! Mine operated perfectly in the end but only because I completely stripped it down and rebuilt it.
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I was just chatting with my son about it, he's in engineering and likes rebuilding things.

He said he will have a look tomorrow and see if he can find anything that needs improving, I've told him to give it a year, then I might let him have a go at it :)
 
i drained my tank but forgot to turn off the shurflo pump. it was 2 or 3 days before i noticed it was still running ,no damage ! in fact i'm now reminded that i meant to put an illuminated isolating switch on it and forgot ! so many small but vital details in these self builds. i spend a lot of time encouraging people to self build, i daren't let on just how complex a job it is, nobody would ever do it !
 
n brown said:
i drained my tank but forgot to turn off the shurflo pump. it was 2 or 3 days before i noticed it was still running ,no damage ! in fact i'm now reminded that i meant to put an illuminated isolating switch on it and forgot ! so many small but vital details in these self builds. i spend a lot of time encouraging people to self build, i daren't let on just how complex a job it is, nobody would ever do it !
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I'm doing that myself Nigel, after seeing Chris's installation.
 
I always fit 3mmleds to the control panel at the side of the switches Red ...pump. Yellow ... accessories. Green ...lights etc.

Alf




Robmac said:
I'm doing that myself Nigel, after seeing Chris's installation.
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The only reason I am trying these is because I read some criticism of the worm drives having a flat spot and sometimes leaking. The flat spot being where the 'worm' mechanism is.

I can't say that I have experienced such problems before, but I will give the new one's a try as I know that somebody else has used them successfully on their water system. I will probably go for brass connectors as well as opposed to the plastic ones and soften the pipe briefly in boiling water so that they mould themselves to the fittings before clamping.

If suspect, I will revert to the worm drives. (I do have a flexi drive screwdriver and a set of hex heads which will attach to it).

(Thanks to Listerdiesel for tips re fittings).
 
runnach said:
Rob, those types can be a mare to put on take off, have to agree with David, jubilee clips with hex head that can be tightened using nut spinner tool, as in post image.
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See my post above Terry, I will give them a try as they're as cheap as chips anyway!
 
for the survivalists

i have used this knot constrictor-knot.jpgon warmed up plastic pipe, in case your last jubilee strips its little gearbox. with a decent cord, like paracord, it will do the job.
do not try this on chickens !
 
i've never seen the right tool for those spring clips, so i end up using pincers or water pliers, as Wint says, tricky and possibly painful in confined spaces, which of course is where they'll be ! i've uttered some really filthy words getting them off radiator hoses ! good quality s/s jubilee clips for me too . incidentally, Screwfix clips are really poor quality
 
n brown said:
i have used this knot View attachment 51377on warmed up plastic pipe, in case your last jubilee strips its little gearbox. with a decent cord, like paracord, it will do the job.
do not try this on chickens !
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Me and my Dyslexia Nigel!

I could have sworn you wrote 'try this knot on chickens...'.

Oh well, too late now. Never mind.
 
n brown said:
i've never seen the right tool for those spring clips, so i end up using pincers or water pliers, as Wint says, tricky and possibly painful in confined spaces, which of course is where they'll be ! i've uttered some really filthy words getting them off radiator hoses ! good quality s/s jubilee clips for me too . incidentally, Screwfix clips are really poor quality
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I must admit, I've never tried them. Luckily nearly all of my connections will be easily accessible in the 'boot'.

I do have some tiny 'G' clamps, so I could try clamping them open before sliding over the hose, but it sounds a bit of a faff.

The new clips should be arriving in the next couple of days, I will post a report, if I can type with shredded fingers!
 
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