finally managed to fit the jabsco!

[symondo]

After debating a million ways to bolt it to the floor, I gave in and cut a hole as per suggestions for the best solid and safe fitment.

I got a blanking plug as a free sample from a component website, ideal at the bargain price of free! All bolted down with locking nuts and big washers.

Now...

The pipes are essentially too short. Any recommendations for the inlet and waste pipes? Ideally the more flexible to get fitted the better

 

[rustybarge]

The plunger will only last about 12 months before it starts to stick.
I lubricate it by putting a teaspoon of olive oil into the bowl a couple of times a week.....
or you can take out the plunger and cover with vasoline.[messy]

If you heat the old pipes with boiling water you will probably able to force them onto the outlet pipe.

 

[Prhperio]

The plunger will only last about 12 months before it starts to stick.
I lubricate it by putting a teaspoon of olive oil into the bowl a couple of times a week.....
or you can take out the plunger and cover with vasoline.[messy]

If you heat the old pipes with boiling water you will probably able to force them onto the outlet pipe.

Agree re olive oil, but won't Vaseline (a petroleum based product) affect the rubber on the plunger ? Just asking as I was always led to believe one shouldn't use it in that application but use a water based lubricant ...?

 

[Danbury]

Agree re olive oil, but won't Vaseline (a petroleum based product) affect the rubber on the plunger ? Just asking as I was always led to believe one shouldn't use it in that application but use a water based lubricant ...?

IIRC Uncle Tom recommended fabric softener the other month ?

 

[Danbury]

The plunger will only last about 12 months before it starts to stick.
I lubricate it by putting a teaspoon of olive oil into the bowl a couple of times a week.....
or you can take out the plunger and cover with vasoline.[messy]

If you heat the old pipes with boiling water you will probably able to force them onto the outlet pipe.

+1 I found a jam jar sized plastic container and filled it with very hot water... perfect for dipping your end in to get it nice and soft ! Slips over nicely then...

 

[rustybarge]

Agree re olive oil, but won't Vaseline (a petroleum based product) affect the rubber on the plunger ? Just asking as I was always led to believe one shouldn't use it in that application but use a water based lubricant ...?

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/document.do?docId=772

Reassemble the pump as follows:

Push on the new O-ring (key 30) and lubricate with petroleum jelly (vaseline).
Following the SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS for SEAL REPLACEMENT fit the new seal assembly (key 18), the piston assembly (key 29) and the handle (key 17).
Lubricate pump cylinder bore with petroleum jelly (Vaseline).
Locate the valve seat (key 19) on top of the cylinder, locate the top valve gasket (key 21) on its pegs on top of the cylinder, locate the valve spring (key 35)

 

[longjohnsilver]

+1 I found a jam jar sized plastic container and filled it with very hot water... perfect for dipping your end in to get it nice and soft ! Slips over nicely then...

Hot water has never worked for me. I (carefully) use a hot air gun

 

[symondo]

Noted with the olive oil/ Vaseline maintenence - always handy to know how these things should be looked after.

once we have new pipe work to fit - i'll attack that with hot water before i try antthing mor eextreme. We already have new SS clips for the pipes.