I need to install an off / on switch for my seaflo water pump 42 series. To use my shower in my Kenworth T680. I want to install a nice lighted switch.
What size is the water hose barbs used to go to your pump to connect to the tankless water heater? What is the size of tubing that you are using on your pump to heater setup? I am having trouble in finding the connectors which will work to make this pump connection to the water heater. I have my unit mounted on a roll about dolly with the propane tank strapped onto it and the dolly having a wooden cover made to house the tankless water heater on, as well as the off/on switch and motor. I plan to use my tankless water heater setup to heat my hot tub with. I do have one other question for you, too. I have not completed my setup just yet, as i had problems in finding the fittings to allow for my hose to the pump, as I stated. However, the knob to the right on the unit seems very loose to me. I wrote to Champlux, but they have not replied, yet, I did not know if this was normal or if something got squashed in shipping. Is there any adjustment to tighten this knob down, as far as you know. I can push it from side to side in the hole that the knob is inserted into. I didn't want to remove the cover, for fear of damaging something. Thanks for any replies. Nice video.
What triggers the heater to fire? Is it low pressure or water flow? I’ve always wanted to do this but if it’s a pressure drop in the line it would make it difficult to keep lines charged with pressure in a boondocks situation.
as long as the water pressure is above 25psi and flowing (turn the faucet on) it will light the heater. if the psi is to low it will not stay on. the copper tubing walls are really thin so the water heats quickly but also means dont let it reach 30 degrees it will damage the unit.
Hi there, I’m trying to add a variable speed control switch to my 12V diaphragm pump to set up a sprinkler system for my reptiles. I can’t figure out the wiring... I’ve got red and yellow wires and I originally hooked the pump up to a dc 12v plug so I could plug it into the wall. The pump is too powerful so I’m just trying to decrease the flow of water with the speed control. Any help or advice would be awesome!
not sure the speed control switch should have a wire diagram with it . think of it this way the speed control switch is only controlling the power to the pump. at little power the pump will barely open but at full power the pump runs full speed.... I would probably instead use a ball valve to control the flow of water. set the ball valve so when the pump is running the flow or volume of water coming out is to your liking. use a timer to control when the pump runs and for how long. that's would I would do instead of using a control switch.... hope that helps you.
the pump is rated at 10amps per hour so depends on how many amps in your battery. your not going to use it for an hour continuously so overall 10amps it might take a few hours .
yes ace should have a waterproof cover. basically its a regular switch put in a water proof switch box. here is a link to amazon of what i am using. amzn.to/2nPxqDM
Hmm, I noticed my old water pump in my trailer didnt have its ground wire hooked up to anything- and theres no wires tucked away to hook it into: is that because trailers already use power converter and therefore the current is already grounded as AC?
wondering if you have any advice, the wires from my water pump switch in bathroom go behind wall in my camper so i can't trace it to troubleshoot why switch isn't getting voltage & thereby why pump isn't of course getting voltage either...pump still runs w/makeshift direct to battery test...i can't see or understand exactly what battery wire/s run to switch either...a lot of stuff runs behind water tank under couch if not straight up behind the wall...enough's exposed i think to figure out hopefully if not rewire?...but better to use existing switch hopefully that just worked perfectly until now...any suggestions? thanks!
use a mutli meter to test the continunity between the wire ends. becus the ends are so far apart you may need to add wire to your multi meter leads to reach. your looking for a break in the wire. its thin stranded wire if a rodent got in there they will chew it in half. othewise maybe a loose connection.
I looked on the pump to see the amps it draws and got an inline fuse holder then got a cylinder glass fuse that was slightly more amps. I don't remember the amps but for example if the pump said 6 amps I used a 10amp fuse. if the pump said 12 amps I would use a 15 amp fuse. etc.... great question
i used 10ga from the battery to the pump. i could have used 12ga. i dont like 14ga just becus of how small it is. harder to work with. i seem to brake the stands more. lol.... for short runs i am sure 14 is fine.
its a 12v pump you would need a type of step down converter that also changes the ac volts to dc. kind of like what is used to charge phones . i am sure they exist but i dont know what its called but make sure you find one that meets the amps of the pump.
please STOP ASAP on the way you explain electrical wiring because your 100% incorrect and your wordage could hurt someone. all switches disconnect the power on 120v the reason you have a white and black is because houses are wired in romex the white and black mean the same thing as your 2 red wire mean. 1 feeds to switch with current & 1 returns to device to complete circuit on 12v your black is the same as the white just different wire jacket colors and yes you should always use grounds to earth even more so when around water. I was confused because the pump your using is pressure regulated shut off the water flow and soon after pressure has leveled off the pump will turn off turn on valve and pump starts.
Old video, but still helpful! Thanks I was banging my head on why power was bypassing my switch!
nice. glad it was helpful. have a great day
Best wiring video I've watched.... And I've watched a lot!! Thank you.
wow..... you are welcome. ... have a great day.
Its simple and easy to understand. Very good. Thanks
sweet. have a great day
Wow! thank you so much!!! this really cleared up a lot of my confusion. The diagram that the shurflo comes with is pretty vague for beginners.
nice ... glad it was helpful.
The video content is so excellent, congratulations
sweet. thanks.
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Try to use a 24v alternator to charge the other two died batteries, for maybe 5min. Usually it will revive them back.
they are old, been frozen a few times. i think the plates are coated need to deep clean the plates and get new solution in.
Nice short video. Way to go!
gee thanks. ... thanks for watching and have a great day
Nice and clear thank you
your welcome . thanks for watching
awesome bro sweet music too
gee thanks. :)
I need to install an off / on switch for my seaflo water pump 42 series. To use my shower in my Kenworth T680.
I want to install a nice lighted switch.
good idea. this video show that. put your switch on the positive line and between the battery and pump.
Nice
thanks
What size is the water hose barbs used to go to your pump to connect to the tankless water heater? What is the size of tubing that you are using on your pump to heater setup? I am having trouble in finding the connectors which will work to make this pump connection to the water heater. I have my unit mounted on a roll about dolly with the propane tank strapped onto it and the dolly having a wooden cover made to house the tankless water heater on, as well as the off/on switch and motor. I plan to use my tankless water heater setup to heat my hot tub with. I do have one other question for you, too. I have not completed my setup just yet, as i had problems in finding the fittings to allow for my hose to the pump, as I stated. However, the knob to the right on the unit seems very loose to me. I wrote to Champlux, but they have not replied, yet, I did not know if this was normal or if something got squashed in shipping. Is there any adjustment to tighten this knob down, as far as you know. I can push it from side to side in the hole that the knob is inserted into. I didn't want to remove the cover, for fear of damaging something. Thanks for any replies. Nice video.
the connections to the pump came with the pump. to the water heater i went to home depot and found the fittings that would work.
@@ArizonaHotHomestead which fitting?
A good clear explanation thank mate!
awesome. i was hoping to make it clear
Cool switch!
thanks
Thanks
your welcome
Jeff is perfect :)
oh please. lol perfect?
if I could make a recommendation, the fuse should be as close as possible to the power source and not the pump itself. Thank you for your video.
thanks. i have hear that before.
What triggers the heater to fire? Is it low pressure or water flow? I’ve always wanted to do this but if it’s a pressure drop in the line it would make it difficult to keep lines charged with pressure in a boondocks situation.
as long as the water pressure is above 25psi and flowing (turn the faucet on) it will light the heater. if the psi is to low it will not stay on. the copper tubing walls are really thin so the water heats quickly but also means dont let it reach 30 degrees it will damage the unit.
Hi there, I’m trying to add a variable speed control switch to my 12V diaphragm pump to set up a sprinkler system for my reptiles. I can’t figure out the wiring... I’ve got red and yellow wires and I originally hooked the pump up to a dc 12v plug so I could plug it into the wall. The pump is too powerful so I’m just trying to decrease the flow of water with the speed control. Any help or advice would be awesome!
not sure the speed control switch should have a wire diagram with it . think of it this way the speed control switch is only controlling the power to the pump. at little power the pump will barely open but at full power the pump runs full speed.... I would probably instead use a ball valve to control the flow of water. set the ball valve so when the pump is running the flow or volume of water coming out is to your liking. use a timer to control when the pump runs and for how long. that's would I would do instead of using a control switch.... hope that helps you.
Great tutorial helped me a lot thanks!
outstanding. glad it was helpful. thanks for watching
Hye can we use this in irrigation system and tell me about price only pump. Thanks.
12 v pumps are between 75 to 200 bucks depending on psi and diaphram type. i wouldnt see why not. i plan on using the pump for a small garden.
Can you use this idea be a indoor bath room?
sure can. for the heater just make sure its vented or get one that is made to be ventless.
That pump should go on and off with the water as it is an on demand pump.
yes
How long can you run the pump before needing to charge the battery?
the pump is rated at 10amps per hour so depends on how many amps in your battery. your not going to use it for an hour continuously so overall 10amps it might take a few hours .
What kind of fuse do you use?
just an inline 10amp fuse. the 10amps was based on the pump.
Can you go direct no fuse?
Do you have a link to that particular switch with the outer cover switch. I live in a remote part of Arizona and can’t seem to find it at ace.
yes ace should have a waterproof cover. basically its a regular switch put in a water proof switch box. here is a link to amazon of what i am using. amzn.to/2nPxqDM
Hmm, I noticed my old water pump in my trailer didnt have its ground wire hooked up to anything- and theres no wires tucked away to hook it into: is that because trailers already use power converter and therefore the current is already grounded as AC?
The pump is 12 v or 120v you should ground to metal framing. But most all pump are frame/chassis grounded so all ways mount to frame
your trailer water pump should be 12v. the ground should go to frame.
dito
wondering if you have any advice, the wires from my water pump switch in bathroom go behind wall in my camper so i can't trace it to troubleshoot why switch isn't getting voltage & thereby why pump isn't of course getting voltage either...pump still runs w/makeshift direct to battery test...i can't see or understand exactly what battery wire/s run to switch either...a lot of stuff runs behind water tank under couch if not straight up behind the wall...enough's exposed i think to figure out hopefully if not rewire?...but better to use existing switch hopefully that just worked perfectly until now...any suggestions? thanks!
use a mutli meter to test the continunity between the wire ends. becus the ends are so far apart you may need to add wire to your multi meter leads to reach. your looking for a break in the wire. its thin stranded wire if a rodent got in there they will chew it in half. othewise maybe a loose connection.
also what kind of fuse do you use??
I looked on the pump to see the amps it draws and got an inline fuse holder then got a cylinder glass fuse that was slightly more amps. I don't remember the amps but for example if the pump said 6 amps I used a 10amp fuse. if the pump said 12 amps I would use a 15 amp fuse. etc.... great question
Glass fuse
@@ArizonaHotHomestead Why do you use greater Amps, why not 10 Amps like the pump says?
@@projet2907 you can use a 10amp fuse. i have in the past but also a little bigger some times.
@@ArizonaHotHomestead Ok thanks :-0)
Which adapter do you use when you connect it to a faucet?
i dont know. i go to home depot and put things together there and if it looks like it will work i bring it home and install.
@@ArizonaHotHomestead haha just guess and work
nice vid!
gee thanks. have a great day
What kind of pump are u using sir??
standard 12v rv pump. surflow maybe.
Thank God you don't have the camera shoved in your face, great demo.
lol
Thanks for the vid, very helpful. What gauge of wire are you using for this pump? 14?
i used 10ga from the battery to the pump. i could have used 12ga. i dont like 14ga just becus of how small it is. harder to work with. i seem to brake the stands more. lol.... for short runs i am sure 14 is fine.
i hooked mine up tonight in my van with 14ga (which a webpage suggested for my Shuffle) and it works!!! Thanks for getting back to me.
Where did you get you switch box at?
the big box hardware store. home depot. .
What size is out /input from the pump
1/2 inch both. a lot of dc small pumps like this should be 1/2 inch . there are larger but what i have found is most are 1/2
Thank you very much for your reply
What size coupler to the inlet?
What if I want to wire it to 110
its a 12v pump you would need a type of step down converter that also changes the ac volts to dc. kind of like what is used to charge phones . i am sure they exist but i dont know what its called but make sure you find one that meets the amps of the pump.
fuse is in the wrong spot. should be at the power source......
...and within 12 inches (or closer) of the power source.
true but it should be fine.
So much easier listening to you the. People trying to overload with technical info.
thanks. i agree technical info is great but what? lol. i try to explain so everyone gets it. . thanks for watching.
Saved my ass!!! Thank you.
you are welcome. lol
Show us the shower water pressure
currently its winter so i winterized it. maybe this summer i will show you
Excuse me ,but the majority of people aren't hooking up their 12 volt pump through a household switch.
no but you can. you can also use a 12v switch too.
please STOP ASAP on the way you explain electrical wiring because your 100% incorrect and your wordage could hurt someone. all switches disconnect the power on 120v the reason you have a white and black is because houses are wired in romex the white and black mean the same thing as your 2 red wire mean. 1 feeds to switch with current & 1 returns to device to complete circuit on 12v your black is the same as the white just different wire jacket colors and yes you should always use grounds to earth even more so when around water. I was confused because the pump your using is pressure regulated shut off the water flow and soon after pressure has leveled off the pump will turn off turn on valve and pump starts.
good to know