[Public-List] galley pumps

[George Dinwiddie]

I'd like to find a pump where the rubber parts are common simple things 
like just O-rings.  Most pumps seem to just be excuses to sell rebuild kits.

  - George

Gordon Laco wrote:
> Brilliant George -
> 
> I guess that is like solving a software problem by shutting the computer 
> down, waiting a few moments then firing it up again...
> 
> Good morning!
> 
> Gord
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 5-Oct-09, at 8:02 AM, George Dinwiddie wrote:
> 
>> I've discovered a way to "recondition" the rubber part of this pump. 
>> The problem was that the rubber cup was not making a seal against the 
>> sides of the pump wall.  I took the cup out and turned it inside out 
>> for an hour.  After setting it right again and reinstalling, the pump 
>> works.  We'll see how long that does the trick.
>>
>> - George
>>
>> George Dinwiddie wrote:
>>> Wonderful!  Just to be clear, this is the plastic model 
>>> (http://bit.ly/47r5hU) rather than those gorgeous brass ones.
>>> Though if I can't get the rebuild kit, maybe that's an excuse to get 
>>> a beautiful pump? ;-)  Shhh, don't tell Gail.
>>> - George
>>> Gordon Laco wrote:
>>>> I supply those George - I will see how quickly I can get one for you.
>>>>
>>>> Stand by please
>>>>
>>>> Gord
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 27-Sep-09, at 8:28 PM, George Dinwiddie wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Just discovered late today that the galley pump (Fynspray rocker 
>>>>> type) isn't pumping.  Local stores are closed, but a google for a 
>>>>> rebuild kit isn't turning up much.  West Marine shows it out of 
>>>>> stock, online. Fawcett's web site is down.
>>>>>
>>>>> The Wild Goose Chase is coming up quickly, and I'll be out of town 
>>>>> all week.  I wonder if I need to order a new pump, or if these kits 
>>>>> are still available.  Anyone know?

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