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RE: lv-ab: Shower, hot/cold pulsing...

From: Norm of Bandersnatch (no email)
Date: Sun Jul 22 2007 - 07:27:16 EDT

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    Do you have a surge tank to stabilize the water pressure? These tanks are
    downstream of the pressure pump and have an air bubble in them to act as a
    spring to steady the water pressure. If they don't have a membrane or
    bladder to separate the water from the air the air will gradually be
    absorbed by the water and need replenishing in order to maintain the
    springiness.

    If the air is gone or you have no tank that is the first step to remedy.

    Secondly, you can put a pressure regulator downstream of the surge tank.
    These can be obtained at a RV supply. They are used to reduce the pressure
    from the municipal supply to a lower pressure to avoid damage to the RV
    water system. Be sure to get one that can be adjusted to be lower than the
    normal pressure of your water system.

    Norm
    S/V Bandersnatch
    Lying Gloucester Mass

    > [Original Message]
    > From: Sea Quell crew. <>
    > To: <>; <>
    > Date: 7/20/2007 9:05:58 PM
    > Subject: lv-ab: Shower, hot/cold pulsing...
    >
    >
    > Our shower has the annoying habit of alternating hot and cold.
    >
    > There seems to be a difference in pressure between the hot water and
    > cold water at the shower (and other faucets). When the water pump cycles
    > on and off, the temperature changes.
    >
    > This makes showering more exciting than we need.
    >
    > Any suggestions on how to fix this?
    >
    > -Neal.
    >
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