Ditto the Shurflo pumps. My impression is they seem to hold up better than the Jabscos.
Dennis C. On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 10:46 AM, Ken Heaton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Would you consider one of these? SHURflo EXTREME™ Smart Sensor™ 4.0 Fresh > Water Pump > > We have one and I really like it. The variable speed feature is what > makes it a great pump. If you run the tap slowly the pump just ticks over > slowly too so is very quiet, almost silent, especially appreciated at night > when someone is sleeping. > > > http://shurflo.com/marine-products/fresh-water-pumps/extreme-series-pumps/8-extreme-smart-sensor-4-0-fresh-water-pump-12vdc > > The Smart Sensor™ 4.0 is designed specifically for cruisers and midsize > yachts. Delivering 4.0 GPM and pressure up to 50 PSI, this micro-controller > based variable speed pump precisely monitors your system’s water pressure > and adjusts the motor speed, eliminating the need for a pressure switch. > SHURFLO® engineered the Smart Sensor™ 4.0 with a superior four-chamber > design that incorporates large inlet and outlet passages to maximize water > flow and efficiency, providing a “Just Like Home” shower and quiet > operation. > > Ken H. > > C&C 37 XL Salazar > > On 7 October 2015 at 10:48, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hi Paul, >> >> Between the two I'd go with the 2.9 based on the combination of flow / >> PSI / Amps. The 2.9 needs a 10 amps circuit / breaker while the 3.5 needs >> a 15 amp circuit. >> >> Your boat most likely has the 10 amp breaker, you'd have to at least >> change the breaker / possibly upgrade the wiring as well. Also, if you are >> counting amps while on the hook, the higher capacity pump will take a >> deeper cut into your batteries. >> >> That is also why I decided to rebuild / stick with the original model >> 500736 pump on my boat. It's a little noisy but it's built like a truck, >> easy to rebuild, and makes 3.0 GPM / 40 PSI on a 8 amp circuit / >> breaker. >> >> >> -Francois Rivard >> 1990 34+ "Take Five" >> lake Lanier, GA >> >> >> Hi, >> >> I am in the process of upgrading the fresh water plumbing on my boat. >> The old fresh water pump was removed long before I obtain this project. I >> am currently deciding between two pumps: a Jabsco Par-Max 2.9gal/min 50psi >> (31395-0092) and a Jabsco Par-Max 3.5gal/min 40psi (32600-0092). The >> Par-Max 3.5 cost about 50% more. I want to favor the Par-Max 2.9 to >> conserve water but I am interested to hear what other think about the 2.9 >> gal/min flow being enough? >> >> Thanks for anyones input. >> >> - >> Paul E. >> 1981 C&C 38 Landfall >> S/V Johanna Rose >> Carrabelle, FL >> Regards >> ------------------------------ >> *François Rivard* 4111 Northside Pkwy, Nw >> Big Data Black Belt Atlanta, 30327-3015IBM Sales & Distribution, >> Software Sales UsaMobile:770-639-0429 e-mail:jfriv...@us.ibm.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> 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 >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > 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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