Water Pump strainer on 2016 MB

[cbaarch]

Not only did I read the Owner's Manual which the previous Owner provided and I downloaded; I have a paper version of all the components which the previous owner had in a 2" - 3-ring binder. I also watched the video by Dean and Brad on MyLTV where at 1:45 Brad talks about cleaning the strainer. http://help.leisurevans.com/en/articles/1617786-unity-interior-bathroom-outlets
I also have the original list of the components that were installed in the unit and signed off by each installer in the plant. That list that does include the water pump.

When you are new to RVing, the learning list is really really long so things like not having a strainer gets lost much like too many trees in the forest.

At the end of the day, the Unity I now own, does not have a strainer.
I will be installing a strainer at the intake to the pump as shown on the Pentair - Shurflo Installation and Operation Manual.
By reading the installation instructions I discovered that Sealers and Teflon tape should not be used as it might cause over tightening and strip the thread. Good thing I read that one, as using Teflon tape was on my list of questions.

 

[TJLee089]

A "standard" RV pump is an on/off device. When the outlet pressure goes to about 50 psi, it shuts off. When the outlet pressure drops to about 30 psi, it turns on. When the flow is low, this can happen very quickly. An accumulator can spread out the on/off cycle. A bypass pump runs continuously and uses an internal recycle to maintain a constant outlet pressure regardless of flow. The on and off occur much closer to about 50 psi. An accumulator adds nothing.

 

[msmolow]

This controller significantly reduced my low volume water pump hammering.

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IRVWPC is the solution to loud and inefficient water pumps inside RV's, Boats and more! It intelligently regulates the water pressure, to give you a steady and consistent flow.

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[rver2be]

This controller significantly reduced my low volume water pump hammering.

HOME / IRVWPC

IRVWPC is the solution to loud and inefficient water pumps inside RV's, Boats and more! It intelligently regulates the water pressure, to give you a steady and consistent flow.

www.irvwpc.com

msmolow,
Thanks for the link. The videos are impressive. After our maiden three week trip, I realized we need something for the pump. Did you install this yourself?

 

[msmolow]

It's a very easy install. The kit comes with everything you need. If you search on this forum and the Facebook page you'll find installation pictures and almost universally great reviews.
My write up is here:

Water Pump Pulsation Fix

As most of us know low water flow causes relatively loud water pump pulsation. For me the thought of bothering my neighbors in the middle of the night was more of a concern than the noise itself. I had thought about adding an accumulator but they are bulky and the benefit lasts only as long as...

sprinter-source.com

 

[rver2be]

Thanks! I also reached out to the company, and received replies.

 

[hoosierrun]

It's a very easy install. The kit comes with everything you need. If you search on this forum and the Facebook page you'll find installation pictures and almost universally great reviews.
My write up is here:

Water Pump Pulsation Fix

As most of us know low water flow causes relatively loud water pump pulsation. For me the thought of bothering my neighbors in the middle of the night was more of a concern than the noise itself. I had thought about adding an accumulator but they are bulky and the benefit lasts only as long as...

sprinter-source.com

Thanks, I just did an install. In my case there were a few minor problems, but Terry is taking care of me with his great customer service, patience, and concern. My assembled pressure sensor had a slight leak in it (drip once in a while). He is replacing it and shipped it out the day we talked. I had to make a profile change since my 2016 unit has a water tank. These come setup from the factory for tankless or Truma type water heater. It is not to difficult to change the profile, but I needed a strong pair of reading glasses along with the recommended toothpick to change the switches. A steady hand helps too. LOL. Finally, I had to make an adjustment on my Shurflo water pump to reduce the cycling. In the end, this going to work out good. One plus, is that it disables the pump if it is running a long time at low pressure. I can't be the first to accidentally leave the pump on when filling the tank with city water and having it run continuously. There is a setting that disables long dry runs.