MOD Water pump upgrade with accumulator tank

[Neal]

It's not hard (shoot me) but my mods to that area just make it more complex. I finished it up yesterday, took about 30 minutes to get the remaining clamps on, etc. All done. I do find it a little odd the noise that the REMCO 5 gpm makes while running, I may have to take a video and send to REMCO but my guess is that it's normal. I just hope for a silent pump and that's not going to happen, also, it's new, we'll see after some use and priming, etc.

 

[redbaron]

remco pumps are noisy. I was surprised too.

 

[Neal]

I did a quick google, not that I'm changing this, but just to see if there is a quiet pump. Found this one by Quietex. What's interesting though are the pictures of the inlet filter orientation. I asked previously on the forum if the filter should be up or down, I'd think down for sediment to drop but their pictures show it at the top. Not saying that's right as it's marketing pictures, but noticed it.

 

[AbdRahim]

Did you have to drill new holes for the Remco? Was the original pump Shureflo?

 

[Neal]

Did you have to drill new holes for the Remco? Was the original pump Shureflo?

Yes - self tapping screws. This is the one reason reaching under the panel to replace the pump would be nearly impossible. I did it long ago with my first pump upgrade and didn't get screws in all four holes. Having the panel off allows the pump to be mounted properly and the pump has anti-vibration grommets built in. Moot as the REMCO is loud, but is what it is.