Water pump filter January 17, 2005, 05:32:29 pm Yahoo Message Number: 49514Has anyone tried to clean the water pump filter? It appears difficult to access and impossible to remove for cleaning. Any suggestions? I have a 2003 MB and the pump seems to falter at times. I think the filter may be clogged.
Re: Water pump filter Reply #1 – January 17, 2005, 05:58:37 pm Yahoo Message Number: 49518The first time you remove the water filter it can be very difficult to unscrew the clear plastic portion. When I winterized my LD this fall, I followed the instruction manual which directed me to open the water filter to clean and dry it. I used a strap wrench and with a lot of force managed to unscrew the water filter cap. After the first time, it is much easier to unscrew.Jim Bowler2004 MB "Falkor"
Re: Water pump filter Reply #2 – January 17, 2005, 07:07:59 pm Yahoo Message Number: 49523"Bert and Sharon" wrote: ... I think the filter may be clogged.If you don't use an "inline" water filter, you might want to consider doing so after you clean (or replace) the filter in the water pump. Once "grit and goop" gets into the lines and systems, it can be difficult to remove; even a one-stage particle/sediment filter will help keep water lines free-running and the water pump filter from clogging. www.rvwaterfilterstore.com offers reliable information, good product selection and prompt customer service.JoanP.S. Don't forget to attach the water filter to the hose when you fill the water tank, too!
Re: Water pump filter Reply #3 – January 17, 2005, 07:34:25 pm Yahoo Message Number: 49525Quote The first time you remove the water filter it can be very difficult to unscrew the clear plastic portion. When I winterized my LD this fall, I followed the instruction manual which directed me to open the water filter to clean and dry it. I used a strap wrench and with a lot of force managed to unscrew the water filter cap. After the first time, it is much easier to unscrew.Jim Bowler 2004 MB "Falkor" The instructions for the MB say to lift it off the hook before removing bowl. The hose in mine must be a bit short as it won't lift off the hook without more tugging than I feel comfy with. No problem, it's easy enough to reach in with one hand and hold the top, whilst untwisting the bowl with the other. No need for a strap wrench on mine ('course I have a Nordic bod that would put Arnold to shame - - yeah right :C)Bumper "Yonder" Minden NV
Re: Water pump filter Reply #4 – January 17, 2005, 08:38:28 pm Yahoo Message Number: 49528Quote"If you don't use an "inline" water filterJoanP.S. Don't forget to attach the water filter to the hose when you fill the water tank, too!" Joan and others ---The admonishment to use an inline filter is good...It is good for all the lines between the city water inlet and all end points where water is used. However, it has nothing to do with the water pump's filter.The only way for the water pump's filter to become clogged is from contamination of the water that you have put into your freshwater tank, either from an outside source or from algae buildup in the tank itself. Joan's caveat of using a filter when filling the tank was what the explanation needed.Steve S. Lazy Bones
Re: Water pump filter Reply #5 – January 17, 2005, 10:13:07 pm Yahoo Message Number: 49534lejest2003 wrote:The admonishment to use an inline filter is good...It is good for all the lines between the city water inlet and all end points where water is used. However, it has nothing to do with the water pump's filter. The only way for the water pump's filter to become clogged is from contamination of the water that you have put into your freshwater tank, either from an outside source or from algae buildup in the tank itself. Joan's caveat of using a filter when filling the tank was what the explanation needed.Thanks, Steve! I replied to the message while talking on the phone and glancing at a TV program, and my inline filters got clogged! *Of course* the water pump only pumps (and gets its goop from)from the fresh water tank! No more multi-tasking replies! ;-)Joan
Re: Water pump filter Reply #6 – January 18, 2005, 09:43:57 am Yahoo Message Number: 49546Quote Has anyone tried to clean the water pump filter? It appears difficult to access and impossible to remove for cleaning. Any suggestions? I have a 2003 MB and the pump seems to falter at times. I think the filter may be clogged. Hi Bert & Sharon,I had a similar problem on my 2003 MB. If you are going to try and remove the filter, it is easier if you remove the hose before trying to remove the filter. Once that is out of the way, its fairly easy to get some leverage to twist the filter. If after you clean the filter you still have a problem with the pump, it may be the pressure switch in the pump. Our unit kept losing its prime; you would hear the pump motor running softly but there water would not pump until I would fully open a faucet or try flushing the toilet.After some frustration with my pump gremlins, and several calls to Shurflo, I ended up with a new pump. For what it's worth, Camping World ended up giving me a new pump in exchange for my old one. I did the removal and installation; its easier than it looks. I know CW gets knocked around once in a while, but my experiences have all been positive with them.Hope you get your problem resolved. Steve K.
Re: Water pump filter Reply #7 – January 18, 2005, 05:25:29 pm Yahoo Message Number: 49570Just a note on water filters. I'm concerned with those of you who fill your fresh water tank using an in-line water filter. Remember... the water coming from a city water system is treated to remove contaminants and disease-bearing organisms. Some chemicals, especially cholorine, rema
Re: Water pump filter Reply #8 – January 18, 2005, 06:37:11 pm Yahoo Message Number: 49575"I'm concerned with those of you who fill your fresh water tank using an in-line water filter. Remember... the water coming from a city water system is treated to remove contaminants and disease-bearing organisms. From a safety standpoint it is important not to remove these chemicals if the water is to be stored for any length of time especially in a water tank." You're right, Ron! Unless you go back and add your own chlorine, having untreated water in your tank is a potential health risk. But on the other hand, it's also very important to filter out grit and sediment before they reach your faucets, valves and water pump, which they can damage. So the ideal setup, and the one most experts recommend, is a sediment-only filter at the hose bib, plus a bacterial/chemical filter at the faucet. For much more on this topic, see phred Tinseth's "Poop Sheet" on water treatment:http://www.phrannie.org/water.html>Andy Baird
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