I got my last one from BusDepot. It has significantly less flow than the one it replaced (but that makes the water last longer). And yes, lack of winterizing is what killed its predesessor. I put the pink RV antifreeze in after Leavenworth (early Oct) and remove it in early May. Takes 3 gallons to actually get it circulating. Crummy pump and a b*#&h to prime. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil N" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 12:45 PM Subject: A Better Quality Sink Pump? ShurFlo? FLAPS Alternative? > I realize my pump could have been damaged by lack of winterizing, but > it seems the Westy pump is a weak spot. So, I am looking for a better > quality pump. |
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