antema Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 I have a simple question about RV water pressure pumps. I'm going to be installing a seaflow water pump, but there's just one thing I'm unsure about. I'm going to mount the pump on the wall, and am unsure on which side of the pump should be up and which should be down. I've seen them installed both ways on the internet, but which is the correct one? Should the water hose connectors be on the bottom or on the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 The easiest way for water to get into the pump. Otherwise, orientation doesn't mater. Also, make sure the pump suction is lower than the water tank bottom, to make it easier to prime the pump. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 It all boils down to following the manufacturers instructions. What do they say about mounting and piping. Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 The only thing that I can find on the subject from Seaflow is for the spray pump the say to mount it with the motor up to prevent water from ever enteriing the motor. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjohnt Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 I like the idea of the motor being on top of the pump mechanism, makes perfect sense even without any manual. As far as the inlet and outlet orientation, I like the inlet/suction side oriented so its as close to,,,,,, and as straight as possible,,,,,,,,,,,, and as low as possible to the fresh water tank outlet. Sure, leaks can be an issue regarding mounting, but I'm not going into that. I'm less concerned with the pressure output side as its easier to force water out then suck it in lol The problem is the space available and the pumps configuration may not allow all to be what's best READ THE MANUAL do what it says over my opinion, I've been wrong before (don't tell my wife that) John T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance A Lott Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 If sound is a issue put rubber hose on both sides of the pump, make it long and coil it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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