Date: Mon, 23 May 2022 17:20:33 -0400
Reply-To: Pete Owsianowski <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Pete Owsianowski <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Westy Tap
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The Shur-Flo pump has been very good for us since 2018. It’s multi directional and variable flow - both really useful with the small sink space.
At GoWesty: https://gowesty.com/products/complete-faucet-upgrade-kit
Pete Owsianowski
> On May 22, 2022, at 23:24, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Why not use wire nuts rather than solder?
>
>> On Sun, May 22, 2022 at 3:27 PM Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Erik, like much of the Westy aftermarket stuff, only time will tell if the
>> pumps hold up. But I got mine from Bus Depot after having the same symptoms
>> as McNeely. I finally got tired of fooling with it when camping and
>> installed the BD product, the new replacements all look about the same to
>> me. I immediately noticed about twice the volume and pressure as the old
>> one, and so far it's been OK for a year. While it may or may not last a
>> long time, I think it may just be what's available. I intend to get a
>> spare, though. Beware that it comes with no connectors, so a little
>> soldering is in order.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On Sun, May 22, 2022 at 4:50 PM ddbjorkman@verizon.net <
>> ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>>> It could be a destroyed impeller?!?
>>>
>>> Dave B.
>>> the Boston one
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Jim. Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>> Sent: Sun, May 22, 2022 12:01 pm
>>> Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Westy Tap
>>>
>>> I have never had to prime mine. Some pumps are different than others, so
>>> give it a try. Or, order one of the dandy replacements from our vendors.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>>> On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 9:58 PM Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> No - it is not broken, you have just lost prime. Suck on the end of
>> the
>>>> tap with your mouth to prime the pump.
>>>>
>>>> Bruce
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 7:50 PM Gil Ngai <eyebawlgil@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hey all,
>>>>> My sink tap makes a motor noise like it’s trying to get water from
>> the
>>>>> tank but no water comes. The tank is half full. Is that the pump
>> that’s
>>>>> broken?
>>>>>
>>>>> Gil Ngai
>>>>> 85 Westy 2.5EJ
>>>>
>>>
>>
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