Water Accumulator

[stevejd235]

Does anyone recommend a specific brand/model for a Water Accumulator? Looking to do this mod but I have only seen a picture from Dave961 when he installed one on his 27hfs (and can't see the brand/model in the pic...).

Thanks...

[Berjr1]

At first I didn't know what an water accumulator was I just had to look it up. seeing it now i want too install one too my water system as it knocks like crazy. I also have the 27hfs. It appears to me it hooks up right after the pump. Amazon has them for around $35

[Berjr1]

Here is a DIY one

RV DIY Water Accumulator | ModMyRV

[WolfWhistle]

SHURflo Accumulator Tank RV Camper - $35.59

I'm not crazy about Adventure RV, but this is the model I have

[stevejd235]

Berjr1 & WW,
Thanks for the suggestions.

[dave961]

I got it from Amazon, Steve. As Berjr1 says, $35.

[Taranwanderer]

If you're going to go the DIY route, I would NOT use PVC as the guy from that link did. PVC should not be used for "suppy" water, only for "drain" or "waste" water. There's chemicals in PVC that can leach out of the pipe and into your drinking water, especially if the water has a lot of contact time inside the accumulator. Use CPVC.

Carry on...

[WolfWhistle]

The one I bought allowed me to take off the cold supply line to the outside "shower" valve and screw those lines to the accumulator (in series) without using anything other than a standard old fashioned pair of pliers that let me snug up the plastic nuts. Kind of hard to get to and I couldn't get it tight enough with fingers alone. Nothing else to buy. It doesn't matter what line its on, just needs to be the cold water side. I did screw on a tyrap mount and used a tyrap. Also, check the air pressure before turning the water back on.... its in the instructions. Works well.

[Happy Vibe]

This is what I bought http://www.homehardware.ca/en/rec/in...Ntt=water+tank (you can find it cheaper than this site) it is larger than a shurflo and works great if you have the room.

[youroo]

Tiny (Accumulators) help a Tiny bit in regards to (hammering)! Find a location where a (Large Accumulator) 3-5Gal.will fit! This can be Teed in(Anywhere) in the Cold water pressure side! This will give you (All night Toilet/sink operation Without the Pump (Instantly Running) Smooth constant flow Showers and more Water capacity! NOTE-Place a S/O valve on the outlet of the Accumulator for (Winterizing)! Lowes or HD have them. Youroo!!

[stevejd235]

All great suggestions. Something i will be shopping for in the near future.
Thanks

[itat]

Originally Posted by Taranwanderer

If you're going to go the DIY route, I would NOT use PVC as the guy from that link did. PVC should not be used for "suppy" water, only for "drain" or "waste" water. There's chemicals in PVC that can leach out of the pipe and into your drinking water, especially if the water has a lot of contact time inside the accumulator. Use CPVC.

Carry on...

Municipalities all over North America and Europe use PVC pipes to distribute water to homes so it's completely safe for drinking water.

[WolfWhistle]

Cold water plumbing in most Florida homes were white PVC with the hot water CPVC. Plumbers now either use CPVC for both cold and hot or PEX. Not becase pvc is banded or bad, because its easier.

[Taranwanderer]

There are arguments for and against, and plumbers on both sides of the issue.

From "Todayshomeowner.com:"

"Plastic pipe such as PVC (polyvinyl chloride, used for cold water only), and CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, used for both hot and cold water) have been around for years, and both are approved for use with drinking water. Neither can be described as environmentally friendly from a production or recycling standpoint, however, and the glue used to join them together contains some strong solvents as well.

There is some concern about the leaching of chemicals that can give water a plastic taste, though the taste usually improves after a few months. Safety issues are mainly considered a concern in PVC pipe that was manufactured before 1977. While I’ve not seen any compelling evidence of the health risk of drinking water from PVC or CPVC plumbing, there is always the possibility that something will turn up in the future."

Back to your regularly scheduled program.

[WolfWhistle]

Dogs drink from ditches, and look; they live to around 15 years.... or more!

Compounds of Chlorine in very small concentrations, is the least of my worries. I'm almost 70, so anything past that is gravy!

Somethings going to kill you. No one gets out of this alive anyway.

I think they need to remove ALL warning labels from everything and let nature take its course.

[breezyhillfarm]

Good health is just the slowest rate of dying.

[mark0224]

I put in the shurflo because I didn't have enough room to add anything bigger the pump still comes on almost as much but it is quieter because you don't get the hammering. It also makes the flow smoother you don't get the pressure fluctuation.