Westin Tromburg

I hooked it up directly to the transformer and it worked but not everytime so I will just buy an AC pump for now and keep the other on stand by. I'll just use the transformer to power the lighting requirements for the propane water heater.

It was definitely worthwhile learning some troubleshooting and hearing everyone's inputs and suggestions! You all rock here on permies! I am grateful for this knowledgeable and humble community! Thank you all!

So I tested the pump on a car battery and it worked perfectly. I also hooked it back up to the system and it worked a few times.. Then eventually it no longer worked and just continued it's hiccup. I haven't yet installed the ground as I didn't think this would effect the power test? Also, I read it MUST have a 15 amp slow blow fuse. I had installed a 15 amp auto fuse inline but didn't realize it specified it needed to be a slow blow fuse. I didn't think either of these issues would effect the power test but perhaps it's more important than I realized? I feel like it's the transformer just doesn't have the appropriate amperage to kick the pump on and I should just purchase an AC pump until I get the solar installed.

I will hook it up to a car battery and see if it's the starting amperage that is the issue. It may be best to just buy an AC pump while hooked to the grid. I was trying to get around that with the transformer since my water heater needs 12v and is located right next to the pump. That and the future solar install.

The Shurflo is the one I am trying to install. The Flojet worked perfectly well when I hooked it up. Thank you all for your advice on this matter!!

Thanks for the clarification on the inverter!

The pump is a shurflo 2088-554-144
httpss://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C1M6B1C/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

I used a transformer to power DC appliances with AC.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRO3NYU/?coliid=I14V99BOIJM38J&colid=N28T85QX9RXX&psc=1

I grabbed a junker DC water pump that I had and hooked it up and it ran fine so I am pretty sure the new pump is bad. The unfortunate thing is I purchased it 4 years ago and just now installed it to discover it doesn't work. I opened it up and made sure the diaphragm wasn't stuck and it seems to be fine. I think the motor might have been bad. 🤦

I checked all of the electrical and it has 12 volts. It's weird how it sounds.. I am beginning to think the pump may be bad..yet it is brand new. Every pump I have heard sounds like *vroooooomp vroooooooomp vroooooooomp* (rather quickly and loud). This one sounds quiet and intermittent...(softly) dunk* (1..2..3) dunk* (1..2..3). I wish I could post a video!. I wonder if it needs primed but either way it doesn't sound like I think it should when it is kicked on 🤔. Open to thoughts on the matter

I tried to upload the short video clip but it didn't upload. The pump cycles in a very low hum every few seconds. I don't hear any water moving through the lines.

Hi there folks, I finally got my tiny house plumbing set up but the dang pumps not working! The pump is DC as I will be installing solar eventually. In the meantime, I have a AC/DC 12v inverter to power the pump for now. The output is 8.5 amp on the inverter the pump requires at least 5. I also have it split running to a precision temp propane hot water heater.. that uses the 12v to light. I am wondering if this sounds more like a power issue or an issue with the plumbing? From my experience the pumps sound like they have more power than this and cycle more frequently when pressurizing the lines. Anyway just curious what your first thoughts are when hearing the pump cycle like this. I will do some more troubleshooting and share my findings!

I know how to do it now but I ended up opting out due to the bulkiness of having a 30 gallon storage tank in my tiny house. I can try to answer any questions you may have !

So far the system will have a 50 gallon storage tank with an RV pump and pressure tank. This will supply the cold water lines as well as fill the 30 gallon hot water tank in the closet above and next to the wood stove (which it is plumbed to). The hot water tank will not be pressurized as it will have a Temperature pressure relief valve in the event it gets too hot. However, it will pressurize the hot water system by convection. There will also be a Pressure (not temp) relief valve and both the cold in and hot out pipes entering and exiting the stove. I hope this helps!