Flowjet water pump faulty

[gordhouse]

Hi
My water pump has stopped working when i open the taps. I have checked fuses in the main bank of fuses. All ok
The pump is difficult to access.

Is there usually an inline fuse ?
Do i have to drain off the main tank before removing the pump ?
Where can i purchase a new reasonably priced pump (Flojet 4305)

Thanks

 

[superheat6k]

Hi
My water pump has stopped working when i open the taps. I have checked fuses in the main bank of fuses. All ok
The pump is difficult to access.

Is there usually an inline fuse ?
Do i have to drain off the main tank before removing the pump ?
Where can i purchase a new reasonably priced pump (Flojet 4305)

Thanks

I would be checking the switch at the pump - power present; dirty / corroded contact, stuck pressure switch.

Then if you find the fault and decide its new pump time I would suggest from direct experience the Seaflo unit is similar shape and probably just over half the price and quiet. Search Seaflo Pump on Ebay. Range of sizes available. They also have an adjustable pressure switch.

 

[johnwest]

Probably the pressure switch in the pump. if you have a shut-off valve adjacent to the pump on the feed from the tank, water loss will be minimal and won't involve draining the tank down.

 

[gordhouse]

My boat is Merry Fisher 805 if anyone out there can offer any further advice on access and replacement.
Thanks for your replies.