Hi, I have a recurring problem with the hand pump tap leaking. It happened once before and we thought we had it fixed, but it is leaking again.
The water is comming up the plastic tube, and leaking down from the top of the aluminium tube into the cupboard under the sink.
It is a normal caravan hand pump tap, freely available. This is the second we have had trouble with. We have done all the obvious things eg replaced seals, sealed between tap and sink, tightened hose clamp etc. We have run out of ideas.
Can anyone help?
Cruising Cruze said
09:34 PM Feb 11, 2013
they are buggers of things last new one we had for 8days before it fall apart looking for a electric pump now and a new tap maybe that solves the problem
If anybody knows of a good deal for waterpump let me know please
John
Happywanderer said
01:23 AM Feb 12, 2013
Will be interested in any answers to this problem Havingfun. The one in my van is very old and tends to leak too. May have to get it looked at but where?
Gerty Dancer said
03:36 AM Feb 12, 2013
I'm joining the leaky hand-pump club too! Luckily ours only leaks into the sink for a short time after being used, not into the cupbard. Best wishes with it, if you can find a good one we will all be grateful!
Plodnalong said
03:47 AM Feb 12, 2013
Mine had a hairline crack down the shaft of it which I found after taking it out and testing it with a bucket of water. Fixed with sealant and duct tape for cents. So satisfying to find a cheap fix. Andy
havingfun said
05:10 PM Feb 12, 2013
Thanks to everyone who responded, looks like it is a common problem. Lets keep the topic open and if anyone finds a solution we can let the others know!
DandS said
06:58 PM Feb 12, 2013
In the past I had similar problems with those junk pumps, No More.
What type of pump do you have, Is it like the first pump in the picture ??
These seem to be the most common type I have seen, and usually cost around $25 to $30.
The other style of pump is a Fynspray.
At around $70, they are not cheap, but, I have never had a problem with these. I have used this type of pump in our past 2 camper trailers and now in the van.
This was one of the first things I changed in our van when we purchased it.
Anyone that may be looking at changing to this model, please note that the base is not round ( like the cheapie), it is more rectangle and may require a slight mod to the bench top for clearence against the sink.
When I replaced the one in our van, I mounted it sideways so the base would clear the sink, (so didnt have to modify)
-- Edited by DandS on Tuesday 12th of February 2013 09:15:49 PM
Thanks for the pics D&S. Yes mine looks like the one on the left only the white bits are brown. When I pump, the 2nd white bit down moves up and down on the pipe. ( it shouldn't be doing that) Thats where the water seems to leak out. At the bottom of that 2nd bit of white.
Hi HW,
Those cheapies are a pain, The Fynspary is far superior, smoother operation and I think they draw more water as the plunger tube has a slightly larger diameter.
I buy the Fynspray from a marine supply company and you also buy repair kits for them (i have never had to buy one as yet) for around $15.00
-- Edited by DandS on Tuesday 12th of February 2013 09:11:07 PM
Happywanderer said
04:09 AM Feb 13, 2013
Thanks for the pics D&S. Yes mine looks like the one on the left only the white bits are brown. When I pump, the 2nd white bit down moves up and down on the pipe. ( it shouldn't be doing that) Thats where the water seems to leak out. At the bottom of that 2nd bit of white.
Happywanderer said
04:49 AM Feb 13, 2013
I will look in to that D&S as soon as I have my power system sorted out. I find I have to prime mine each time I want to use it. I keep a cup of water beside it just to prime.
chris & terry said
01:17 AM Feb 14, 2013
When we had the Flamingo we had 4 hand pumps in 3 months (all under warranty), when the warranty expired we gave up trying & replaced it with an electric one. No further trouble after that.
terry
Cruising Cruze said
09:10 PM Feb 14, 2013
Thanks DS for letting us know wich on to get
As soon as that we get home I will try to get one of them
Thanks mate this is an great thing for a lot of people
Regards John
Cruising Cruze said
09:10 PM Feb 14, 2013
Thanks DS for letting us know wich on to get
As soon as that we get home I will try to get one of them
Thanks mate this is an great thing for a lot of people
Regards John
DandS said
06:00 AM Feb 15, 2013
Thanks !. I often use marine bit and pieces for jobs and mods. Costs are sometimes more, but worth the extra. I have found the marine gear often lasts longer and more reliable. I have use switches, pumps, stainless gear, etc. Those cheaper pumps usually separate from the plastic section where it goes through the bench. I think this is where Happywanderer one is leaking. Regards Daryl
herbie said
06:36 AM Feb 15, 2013
Also think a lot of the plastic crap ones will not hold up to some of the water we some times have to use .
havingfun said
06:53 PM Mar 19, 2013
Thanks DandS, we have fitted the marine tap and so far no problems. After all the frustration with the cheap taps would have been better to buy this tap in the first place!
Hi, I have a recurring problem with the hand pump tap leaking. It happened once before and we thought we had it fixed, but it is leaking again.
The water is comming up the plastic tube, and leaking down from the top of the aluminium tube into the cupboard under the sink.
It is a normal caravan hand pump tap, freely available. This is the second we have had trouble with. We have done all the obvious things eg replaced seals, sealed between tap and sink, tightened hose clamp etc. We have run out of ideas.
Can anyone help?
last new one we had for 8days before it fall apart
looking for a electric pump now and a new tap
maybe that solves the problem
If anybody knows of a good deal for waterpump let me know please
John
The one in my van is very old and tends to leak too. May have to get it looked at but where?
Best wishes with it, if you can find a good one we will all be grateful!
Andy
In the past I had similar problems with those junk pumps, No More.
What type of pump do you have, Is it like the first pump in the picture ??
These seem to be the most common type I have seen, and usually cost around $25 to $30.
The other style of pump is a Fynspray.
At around $70, they are not cheap, but, I have never had a problem with these. I have used this type of pump in our past 2 camper trailers and now in the van.
This was one of the first things I changed in our van when we purchased it.
Anyone that may be looking at changing to this model, please note that the base is not round ( like the cheapie), it is more rectangle and may require a slight mod to the bench top for clearence against the sink.
When I replaced the one in our van, I mounted it sideways so the base would clear the sink, (so didnt have to modify)
-- Edited by DandS on Tuesday 12th of February 2013 09:15:49 PM
Hi HW,
Those cheapies are a pain, The Fynspary is far superior, smoother operation and I think they draw more water as the plunger tube has a slightly larger diameter.
I buy the Fynspray from a marine supply company and you also buy repair kits for them (i have never had to buy one as yet) for around $15.00
https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=133&item=68205&intAbsolutePage=1 Link to the pump etc
Regards
-- Edited by DandS on Tuesday 12th of February 2013 08:34:44 PM
This is a one way valve, try and fit it as close as you can to the water tank. just make sure it is fitted the correct way.
https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?item=91918&search123=return+valve&intAbsolutePage=1
Regards, (internet keeps dropping out on me)
-- Edited by DandS on Tuesday 12th of February 2013 09:11:07 PM
Thats where the water seems to leak out. At the bottom of that 2nd bit of white.
I find I have to prime mine each time I want to use it. I keep a cup of water beside it just to prime.
terry
I have found the marine gear often lasts longer and more reliable. I have use switches, pumps, stainless gear, etc.
Those cheaper pumps usually separate from the plastic section where it goes through the bench. I think this is where Happywanderer one is leaking.
Regards
Daryl
Also think a lot of the plastic crap ones will not hold up to some of the water we some times have to use .