Anybody got experience w/faucet hand pump?

[gwp]

OK...got a small sink in my gally with a little hand pump. It pumped more air than water, and took forever to prime. I got a new one at the RV store and it's a little better but still pumps a lot of air. The tank is full, and I can suck on the supply line and it seems to be without leaks. Shouldn't this thing pump a nice stream of water as the pump lever is on the pump stroke? Getting frustrated...Thanks

 

[MGuckin]

Re: Anybody got experience w/faucet hand pump?

I have never had good luck with manual faucets. If you tighten up the packing enough to get more suction without the air, the faucets leak. If you have the room, you might consider an electric "on demand" faucet. This 1 uses 1 amp and I use it in my camper. http://qcpp.aol.com/jcwhitney.com__C/www.jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml?CATID=14896&BQ=jcw2 <br />Mike

 

[gwp]

Re: Anybody got experience w/faucet hand pump?

MGukin,<br />Thanks for the response. I have zero room in the tank compartment to install the pump. Do you know if it can be installed a few feet away in the water supply line under the sink and still stay primed? There's plenty of room there.

 

[MGuckin]

Re: Anybody got experience w/faucet hand pump?

Not sure but I see no reason why it won't work. Another idea, though kinda mickeymouse, would be an aftermarket windshield washer pump. They are very small and are self-priming though output is very low.<br />Mike