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Post by billieblue on Oct 26, 2013 15:27:30 GMT
I have no running water (only one cold tap anyway) and no toilet flush. Have checked there is water and checked the pump fuse) so am assuming it must be the pump. Could it be anything else? If it is the pump, how the heck do I get to it as the water tank must be underneath? It's a '96 VW t4. Is it a big job and where do I get a new pump? Any help appreciated
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Post by Rubbertramp on Oct 26, 2013 16:06:26 GMT
Is it a submersible or an in-line pump? If a submersible I can't help ya, if it's an in-line I'll talk you through replacing it! First check the wiring though....if you have one tap working, that could be the problem. Trace it from the connection under the taps looking for loose connections.
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Post by billieblue on Oct 26, 2013 16:20:41 GMT
No idea re pump yet Mark. Only have one tap and that's not working and no pumpy noise when tap turned on. I'll go and check it, see if I can work out where the pump is.....puppy re homed x
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Post by Rubbertramp on Oct 26, 2013 16:34:47 GMT
Ah, the pumpy noise.....that squeaky sound you used to hear in the gym at school....Er!...P-p-p-puppy!
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Post by billieblue on Oct 26, 2013 20:07:27 GMT
Ah, the pumpy noise.....that squeaky sound you used to hear in the gym at school....Er!...P-p-p-puppy! What school did you go to then? Must explain a lot!
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Post by n brown on Oct 26, 2013 21:12:59 GMT
sounds like an all boys school to me !
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Post by Firefox on Oct 28, 2013 11:38:21 GMT
Did you find the pump yet Carol?
Trace the pipe back from the tap under the sink cupboard etc. If you can't find it from that end, try tracing the pipe from the water tank end.
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Post by billieblue on Oct 30, 2013 13:34:08 GMT
Think I've found the pump. I've located the wiring and rubber piping and it disappears under the floor, presumably int the water tank. So will that mean that the floor will have to come up! As I've said, a flush toilet and running cold water aren't crucial but I don't have many mod cons in my van and everyone knows the toilet is my pride and joy!
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Post by Firefox on Oct 30, 2013 14:34:19 GMT
It may be submersible. These pumps often fail. Try to find under the van where the pipe goes into the tank. If you can't see the pump, it may be in the tank. Could be better to fit an in-line pump as a repair,if that's the case and it is difficult to get at.
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Post by billieblue on Oct 30, 2013 14:59:31 GMT
Not quite sure what that is. Does it mean fitting a new pump without getting to the old pump? Suggestions have been made re other possible causes so need to rule them out first I suppose....
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Post by Firefox on Oct 30, 2013 15:32:05 GMT
It means you could fit a pump in the pipe under the sink, but you would have to take the old one off as it may stop you sucking water out of the tank if it has seized (it will be in the tank on the end of the pipe).
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Post by billieblue on Oct 30, 2013 15:50:40 GMT
Think it's a job for the experts!
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Post by robmac on Oct 30, 2013 15:58:49 GMT
You still coming at the weekend Carol? we can take a look then.
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Post by billieblue on Oct 30, 2013 17:02:13 GMT
Hi mr fillum buff! Yes, be there Friday. Tom said he'd take a look too but as I've said I don't want people using their fun time searching for my pump! Looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the reprobates!
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Post by n brown on Oct 30, 2013 17:12:10 GMT
offer still open here-shouldn't take too long to sort ,depends how far out of your way it is
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Post by billieblue on Oct 30, 2013 17:45:05 GMT
Thanks Nigel. Much appreciated. Will check that out. Might be staying down for a day or two anyway. Depends how the weather is:)
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Post by billieblue on Nov 4, 2013 17:01:16 GMT
Very happy to report the pump located and replaced at the Halloween meet . Many, many thanks to Paul and his assistants, observers and advisors. Brilliant!
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Post by Firefox on Nov 4, 2013 18:29:37 GMT
But where was it in the end, and what type, to put us all out of our suspense?!
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Post by billieblue on Nov 4, 2013 19:56:56 GMT
It was underneath the floor on the outside and and in line. Loads easier than a submersible in a tank that couldn't be accessed. Took a long time to sort and really grateful to Paul for his perseverance!
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Post by Firefox on Nov 4, 2013 20:27:23 GMT
Well done Paul, and all those who helped. What a place to put it underneath! Easier for priming I guess but some inline pumps will self prime from under the sink.
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