Usually, if the diaphragm isn't ruptured, the problem is a little bit of dirt or hair in the intake or outlet valves.
Definitely worth taking it apart for a looksee first. Ken H. On 9 March 2015 at 18:03, Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List <[email protected] > wrote: > I've got a Jabsco 36970, 2.8gpm diaphragm pump for emptying out the shower > sump in the head of our 30-2.Similar to this one: > > > http://www.westmarine.com/buy/jabsco--diaphragm-bilge-pump-4gpm-3-4-port--109951 > > It hasn't worked since got the boat (gets juice, piston moves up and down, > but no suction. I took it off the boat this weekend but haven't had a > chance to open it up yet. I presume it needs a service kit, but they are > $99 USD at defender. Which seems like a lot of $ for rubber for a 25 yo > pump. > > Question is: Is there an alternative pump that I might consider purchasing > (other than a hand pump) that would work for very occasionally pumping out > a shower sump? Ideally cheaper is better. > > Thanks > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > [email protected] > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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