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New water pump, inlet now higher, any worries?
So I replaced my original pump with a new Shurflo. On the new unit, the inlet is higher than the old one. I didn't notice it until I had it installed. I filled the water tank with a bit of water, below where the inlet pipe is, and it was able to pump water just fine. I figure it's best to ask the experts though. Does anyone see any issues with the extra height on the inlet side?

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Re: New water pump, inlet now higher, any worries?
Reply #1 –
The only thing that comes to mind, is that if you run your fresh water tank dry and get air into your pump, you likely will need to refill to a little higher level to get the pump to re-prime.  But most people will usually add plenty of water in that situation.

Art
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Re: New water pump, inlet now higher, any worries?
Reply #2 –
Quote from: Older_Fossil  - 
The only thing that comes to mind, is that if you run your fresh water tank dry and get air into your pump, you likely will need to refill to a little higher level to get the pump to re-prime.  But most people will usually add plenty of water in that situation.

Art

Agreed. 

As long and the tank water level is higher than the pump inlet level - no problem.

As long as there is no air in the line between the tank and the pump (the usual condition) - no problem.

If you have an empty tank and just barely fill it, it might churn for a while but my guess is that it would still prime itself eventually.  This would be a rare situation. 

You should be fine. 

Rich
'03 MB in NC

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