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Date:         Sat, 20 Jan 2018 18:32:52 -0600
Reply-To:     Dieseldoofus <dieseldoofus@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dieseldoofus <dieseldoofus@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Where best to check my Westy water system?
Comments: To: Jim <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAFnDXk0mRXQE4kFX3nqHwB=RQqm=PGz853pR42T7ETGJ3zFL1Q@mail.gmail.com>
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And a good draining. When I first got mine, I tested out the tank, pump, etc. and then was afraid I was not able to drain it completely so I dumped a gallon of cheap vodka in the tank and ran it up through the sink and any traps in the drain. Didn’t hurt a thing.

Alan

> On Jan 20, 2018, at 5:36 PM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Bleach isn't a bad idea in preparation for spring. > > Jim > > On Sat, Jan 20, 2018 at 5:26 PM David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> In tank pump in my 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile stuck so no flow. >> Level float also stuck. Both ok after manipulation by hand and for the >> float cleaning the wand. Stuck pump has happened more than one time. For >> both, probably a little biofilm buildup, though I do use bleach in the tank >> periodically. mcneely >> >> On Sat, Jan 20, 2018 at 12:55 PM, turbotransporter <ramblinvan@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> They will sometimes get stuck if not used for a while... surprisingly >> they >>> will hum but not blow the fuse. >>> >>> Sent from my way cool iPhone. >>> >>>> On Jan 20, 2018, at 12:36 PM, Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>> >>>> In tank pump is dead? >>>> >>>>> On Jan 20, 2018, at 3:31 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Today it warmed up a lot so I checked out a few things on my westy >>> (1983). I discovered that my faucet switch had no effect. I pulled the >> knob >>> and shorted the contacts to make sure the switch was closing. No effect. >>> Measured the voltage between contacts. Zero. The lights in the panel are >>> working, fuses are all good. >>>>> >>>>> Any recommendations? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> Jim >>> >>


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