Re: [VAL] Fresh water pump

[Charlie or Betty Burke <cbburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Marvin,

The original PAR pump used in that era are still around but have gotten 
quite expensive, generally over $200 for a new one. When Airstream went 
looking for a replacement they originally changed to the Shur Flo. The 
Shur Flo 2088 series is the currently available pump from them. They run 
$65-$85 depending on source. More recently Airstream changed to the Aqua 
Tek pump. Where the Shur Flo is a 2.8 gpm/45 psi pump the Aqua Tek runs 
at 5+ gpm at 65 psi.
It is not generally considered a good idea to put the more powerfull 
pump in an older system. Any weaknesses would be overwhelmed and it 
draws over twice the current when running. Hard on both older electrical 
and plumbing.
The Shur Flo will fit in the same spot as the PAR did. The electrical 
connections are the same. The Shur Flo pump fittings are 1/2" were the 
old PAR's are 3/4". Usually because the hose is old and prettty flexible 
you only have to tighten the clamp a little more to secure the fitting. 
Just keep and eye on it for awhile.

Charlie