[Public-List] galley pumps

[Stephen Sousa]

George,

 

I am having the same problem with my vertical type pump type for the sea water side. Since the barrel is metal I am expecting it may be rubber seals or corrision of the barrel. They don't give these kits away either. 

 

-Stephen

 


 
> Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 14:26:51 -0400
> From: gdinwiddie at alberg30.org
> To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] galley pumps
> 
> 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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