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09-02-2012, 11:13 AM
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Shurflo accumulator tank
Anyone install a shurflo accumulator tank? Is it worth the $35 or so price? I know that is not very costly but just wondering if it I'd worth it.
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09-02-2012, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by camper1999
Anyone install a shurflo accumulator tank? Is it worth the $35 or so price? I know that is not very costly but just wondering if it I'd worth it.
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Not to me, but we usually have full hookups and even when we use the water pump, it is in the basement and hardly noticeable when used.
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09-02-2012, 12:37 PM
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installed one and yes it made a difference. we can flush once or twice without pump running. the pulsing of the pump is not eliminated, but greatly reduced. flow is smoother and even.
one other benefit if you boondock: there is a reduction in power usage. its not as much as changing to LED lights, but it is noticeable.
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09-02-2012, 12:52 PM
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The little ones no,we put in a 5gal size.When on the road we can use kit & bath without running pump. With no city water hook up,most S/Parks we can take a Pulse Free shower with the Big bladder tank,and no pump running in the night to wake people up when emptying your bladder! Youroo!! 
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09-03-2012, 07:02 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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Originally Posted by RPAspey
installed one and yes it made a difference. we can flush once or twice without pump running. the pulsing of the pump is not eliminated, but greatly reduced. flow is smoother and even.
one other benefit if you boondock: there is a reduction in power usage. its not as much as changing to LED lights, but it is noticeable.
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Yep. Me too. I boondock a lot and having the pump come on at the slightest use of water was waking up the DW. The shurflo accumulator will actually allow a full flush without it coming on. In retrospect I would have liked to get a bigger one.
Like this 2 gallon one:
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...eel-tank/14747
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09-03-2012, 07:21 AM
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I wish it is a bit bigger, like 2x. I don't have room for a standard sized 2 gallon.
it's nice being able to flush at night without the dogs jumping up looking for the "pump monster" for 15 minutes.
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09-06-2012, 07:18 AM
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I went with the 2 gal. exp. tank. It is well worth the time and a faucet will run for 25-30 seconds before the pump kicks on again.
Fitting I made up for the install.
Fitting installed with tank screwed on.
How it looks under the sink.
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09-06-2012, 07:37 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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Really nice job.
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09-06-2012, 08:04 AM
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I installed the little plastic one from ShurFlo and it's not really worth it. It's too small and does not 'accumulate' enough water.
Yes I can have a small glass (2-3 ounces) of water before the water pump kicks in, but nothing to write home about 
I should have gone with a 1 or 2 gallon home made, same price more or less (well not the stainless steel model..) it would have fit under the dinette seat too.
Maybe later.
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09-06-2012, 08:22 AM
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Had one in an older TT and it made a big difference, since the water pump was directly the master bed. On new 5er, I can't hear the pump run, which the direct result is the burning up of 2 pumps, because of bad tank sensor.
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09-06-2012, 09:03 AM
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I just added the little one 2 weeks ago. Since I wasn't sure about what it really could accomplish, I just got the small one.
It does make the water flow more consistent, and will give us a flush and quick hand wash without the pump kicking on. The initial "blast" of pressured water does wonders on the flush.
Next year, I may get the 2 gallon one if I can find a deal. I see these things ranging from $150-$200 a pop.
In our setup, I did want to quiet the thing down, so I remounted it and wrapped it in bed foam. Cut the sound down by half.
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09-06-2012, 09:03 AM
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IMO not worth the trouble of trying to find a place for it at least for us. Also when we have to use the onboard water I shut the pump off at night anyway and you can get a couple flushs out of it assuming you just go pee.
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09-06-2012, 09:26 AM
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Didn't someone have instructions on building one ?
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09-06-2012, 09:40 AM
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As a Health Care Worker, I can't go without a comment. For those gentlemen making nocturnal trips to the bathroom, please visit your Doctor for a prostate examination. Two fold reasoning in this case. Peace of mind for your health and a better nights sleep for your significant other and/or canine members of the family.
* Sorry for the Thread hijack, but I thought a medical bulletin could fit in any thread.
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09-06-2012, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Rugged Brown
As a Health Care Worker, I can't go without a comment. For those gentlemen making nocturnal trips to the bathroom, please visit your Doctor for a prostate examination. Two fold reasoning in this case. Peace of mind for your health and a better nights sleep for your significant other and/or canine members of the family.
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09-06-2012, 09:54 AM
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For you Turbo . Get you exam done soon. 
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09-06-2012, 10:33 AM
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Like the others, my standard size ShurFlo tank works, but a bigger tank would work better.
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09-06-2012, 10:39 AM
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For you Turbo . Get you exam done soon. |
42 this year so yes I need to get in line.
My dw is in the health care field of 24 years I'm guessing shes not going to let me get away with it
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09-06-2012, 11:43 AM
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http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...own-11442.html
This is what I used. Standard 2 gallon Water Heater Expansion Tank available at HD or Lowes or any Plumbing Supply House. Fortunately I got mine for free, just had to buy the CPVC materials.
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09-06-2012, 04:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Borwick
I just added the little one 2 weeks ago. Since I wasn't sure about what it really could accomplish, I just got the small one.
It does make the water flow more consistent, and will give us a flush and quick hand wash without the pump kicking on. The initial "blast" of pressured water does wonders on the flush.
Next year, I may get the 2 gallon one if I can find a deal. I see these things ranging from $150-$200 a pop.
In our setup, I did want to quiet the thing down, so I remounted it and wrapped it in bed foam. Cut the sound down by half.
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Hey Borwick, how much PSI did you put in ?
Always confused with that one ? 
I know it's suppose to be 2-3 lbs less than the pump setting... but am not sure of my pump setting. I know this affects perfromance.
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