Took our Sunstar LX 27N out for a three day camping trip this week. I noticed something weird with the water pump, it's surging, pumps water continuously but it seems to be strong for a five seconds then soft for five seconds. I had blown out all the lines and emptied all the tanks before winter and this was the first time I've used it this year. Any ideas on what I should look for?
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Scott and Martha Baker Julian, CA
2016 Sunstar LX 27N, 2016 Ford Fiesta as Toad
Location: Sarnialabad, Peoples Republik of Canuckistan
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When you charged the system for use (filled with water) did you bleed the air out of all the lines? Open every water tap/faucet until you get a steady flow (not burping or intermittent). Include external shower or other water exit points. See if that helps.
If you have a pump that runs continuously, there is a leak letting air or water out or the pump is not getting enough water to it.
remember that the pump can do much better pumping water than air, even though it can prime itself and when it pumps enough water to build the set pressure it is designed to stop.
I would also suggest checking the fil/normal valve. While at it make sure there is enough water for it to pump to build pressure and stop. It is possible that it is just one drain valve left in the wrong position but we tend to notice the water running out on the ground.
But I really think it is more like the pump is trying to blow up a balloon but there is a hole in it!!
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