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gemer · 06-06-2011, 11:36 AM

Plumbing 101:
Had a quick question about water pressure in RVs and/or Toterhomes. I see most of the water tanks are mounted as close to ground as possible . So how to push water up to sink and shower? what kind of systems are installed to get this to work.

Edit: before we go further, I want to know if these systems are pressurized or …..

PAToyota · 06-06-2011, 02:16 PM

There are these things called pumps...

gemer · 06-06-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PAToyota

There are these things called pumps...

Thanks, That means pump should be running (or be ready on demand) 24x7? are these electric pumps connected to battery or gas run? Do you have any link where they sell them for RVs?

86 slo-vo · 06-06-2011, 03:38 PM

www.ebay.com

PAToyota · 06-06-2011, 04:51 PM

http://rvbasics.com/techtips/rv-water-pump-basics.html

It works somewhat like the pressure switch on an air compressor. When you open a faucet, the pressure drops and the pump comes on.

So when you aren't using the RV, you turn power to the pump off. But when you are going to want water, the pump will be on and ready.

MrSammi · 06-06-2011, 10:59 PM

...that being said, most RV plumbing systems are designed to be able to be hooked up to 'city' water + higher pressures. I have a 25 PSI regulator I use on mine, but it is capable of not leaking at 65 PSI or so.

gemer · 06-06-2011, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAToyota

http://rvbasics.com/techtips/rv-water-pump-basics.html

It works somewhat like the pressure switch on an air compressor. When you open a faucet, the pressure drops and the pump comes on.

So when you aren't using the RV, you turn power to the pump off. But when you are going to want water, the pump will be on and ready.

Thanks, that is very informative...

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PAToyota Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37600 Location: South Central Pennsylvania Posts: 6,393	http://rvbasics.com/techtips/rv-water-pump-basics.html It works somewhat like the pressure switch on an air compressor. When you open a faucet, the pressure drops and the pump comes on. So when you aren't using the RV, you turn power to the pump off. But when you are going to want water, the pump will be on and ready. __________________ GET INVOLVED - Join the Blue Ribbon Coalition SIGN THE PETITION - SAVETHEHAMMERS - #85 '93 Chevrolet 6.5TD K2500 NV4500 Std. Cab Longbed 170K '85 Toyota 22R RN60 4x4 Std. Cab Shortbed 178K (Currently retired for rebuild)

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06-06-2011, 10:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
MrSammi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 77042 Posts: 232	...that being said, most RV plumbing systems are designed to be able to be hooked up to 'city' water + higher pressures. I have a 25 PSI regulator I use on mine, but it is capable of not leaking at 65 PSI or so.