Date:         Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:31:25 -0600
Reply-To:     Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Sources for westy faucet?
Comments: To: Ed McLean <email99@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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On Apr 10, 2008, at 6:00 AM, Ed McLean wrote:

> The SHURflo Electric Faucet 94-009-10 for $36.99 from WestMarine
> (Cat #
> 296493) works great as a replacement.  It swivels, twists, and
> hinges up and
> down.  Requires only a couple of washers to make it fit.  The
> switch is much
> more durable.  Works only with intank pump, not with "city water"
> from outside.
>
> Ed

I bought this same faucet to replace my og westy faucet which I
snapped off the handle on while wiping the sink.  I could not readily
find a washer or something to cover the much larger hole required for
the og faucet that would seal/hide the exposed hole left from the
smaller Shurflo faucet.  What did you use?

In any event, I bought 1 of the new og faucets from Jim T. at BBB &
installed it w/in minutes-works great & the 1st one lasted 24 years.
I do have the shurflo still in the box for a backup if I can find a
nice adapter escutcheon plate.

YMMV,

Mr. BZ