Date:         Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:08:26 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Sink pump improvement?
Comments: To: David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@verizon.net>
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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