Good news is that with use the water is now staying in the line longer. But after about 5 minutes it goes down. That is about what I want. Right there for dishes or repeat uses then in tank for long term storage. I guess exercising the system got it working again. Eric
> On Apr 28, 2021, at 10:09 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote: > > Hi Eric. > Do you really want to have your water in that plastic tube for weeks between camp trips? The water tank is probably much more of a sanitary/better taste place to store water. > > I think. > > Dave > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Sent: Tue, Apr 27, 2021 1:56 pm > Subject: Sink pump improvement? > > Hi folks, > > I always noticed the sink pump has to work hard when turned on and then after a pause water comes out. > > Is there a simple check valve that could be added to the line by the faucet that would keep water in the line for some time so the pump would have a easier time and water would come out sooner? > > Anyone done this or know what part would be needed? > > Eric Caron |
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