5 Gallon Bottled Water Pump for Ice-maker
Bob
Anyone have any suggestions for a bottled water dispenser with a pump
to feed an icemaker on a refrigerator?
Bob
David Efflandt
>
> Anyone have any suggestions for a bottled water dispenser with a pump
> to feed an icemaker on a refrigerator?
Maybe something like an RV pump with built-in pressure switch, and small
pressure tank. Look for AC instead of 12 VDC. And it should have some
protection so it does not run dry.
Seems like overkill, though. Can't you just use a charcoal filter on a
water line, or is your water really bad?
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Edwin Pawlowski
"Bob" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> Anyone have any suggestions for a bottled water dispenser with a pump
> to feed an icemaker on a refrigerator?
>
> Bob
I'm sure anything can be rigged up. Never saw a stock type thing though.
You need about 30 psi to feed properly.
What is the water problem? I have a taste/odor situation and a charcoal
filter in-line takes care of it very well. If you have chemical
contamination, different story. What are you doing for the kitchen tap
water? If that is filtered, tap into the line past the filter system.
Ed
Ludwig
Efflandt) wrote:
>On Mon, 05 Jul 2004 12:35:30 -0500, Bob <m...@privacy.net> wrote:
>>
>> Anyone have any suggestions for a bottled water dispenser with a pump
>> to feed an icemaker on a refrigerator?
>
>Maybe something like an RV pump with built-in pressure switch, and small
>pressure tank. Look for AC instead of 12 VDC. And it should have some
>protection so it does not run dry.
>
>Seems like overkill, though. Can't you just use a charcoal filter on a
>water line, or is your water really bad?
Really really bad.
Bob
wrote:
West Texas, small town, small lake.
m Ransley
Cheaper in the long run. And you will have water cleaner than many
bottled brands. Maybe 4-600 instaled. A pressure cap , pump ,
regulator for a jug ? At least 100 and probably trouble.
Edwin Pawlowski
"m Ransley" <ran...@webtv.net> wrote in message
There was some discussion about RO and ice makers some time back. Some will
not work properly due to the pressure drop. Maybe they've improved? I don't
know enough about th em to say anything for sure, but it is worth checking
into.
Ed
Brikp
My first try was to get a pump that has a built in pressure switch as
another poster has described. Its designed for RV type use. The problem is
its loud and vibrates a lot and the water pulses. May work better with an
expansion tank. I'm not sure which one I tried off this list but its packed
up and abandoned in my basement.
http://www.shurflo.com/pages/RV/rv_categories/potable_water/electric_automatic.html
A better solution may be from Flo-Jet. I think they are over priced but are
designed to do what you want.
Sold here http://www.aquaezflo.com/ and other places. (Actually the price is
down to $99, it used to be about $160 if I recall, I may need to reconsider)
I do not know of any other options.
What I want is one that will have flow rates above 2 or 3 GPM yet be silent
and automatic. My use would be a cottage w/o running water to supply some
water for dishes, etc from a storage tank.
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Greg
>not work properly due to the pressure drop.
My new Sears fridge works fine as did my 10 year old GE and my 30 year old
Gibson.
ROs are $160 at Sams these days.
Charles Spitzer
"Brikp" <br...@NoSpampeppel.com> wrote in message
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> There are a few options. I have looked high and low for what you describe.
>
> My first try was to get a pump that has a built in pressure switch as
> another poster has described. Its designed for RV type use. The problem is
> its loud and vibrates a lot and the water pulses. May work better with an
> expansion tank. I'm not sure which one I tried off this list but its
packed
> up and abandoned in my basement.
>
http://www.shurflo.com/pages/RV/rv_categories/potable_water/electric_automatic.html
>
> A better solution may be from Flo-Jet. I think they are over priced but
are
> designed to do what you want.
>
>
http://www.flojet.com/prodInfoApp/servlet/DisplayProducts?typeId=FMBWD&page=0&catalogId=Marine&categoryId=FMBWD&companyId=FLOJET
>
> Sold here http://www.aquaezflo.com/ and other places. (Actually the price
is
> down to $99, it used to be about $160 if I recall, I may need to
reconsider)
>
> I do not know of any other options.
>
> What I want is one that will have flow rates above 2 or 3 GPM yet be
silent
> and automatic. My use would be a cottage w/o running water to supply some
> water for dishes, etc from a storage tank.
put the tank on the roof or a stand and use gravity.
Brikp
CPVC outlet at the bottom. I used some pex and ran down to a faucet. I
couldn't get enough 'head'. I just got a trickle of water. Distance of drop
was 8', no vacuum as top of keg was open. (Actually drop was 8' then a 3'
rise inside of cabinet). I added the shureflow pump to this setup and it
rattled the heck out of the cottage and the water pulsed like crazy. I'm
sure a bladder tank would have helped a lot with the pulsing but not with
the rattle /noise while in operation. I exchanged the pump for a new one
with same results so I know its not the pump.
I am seriously considering the flowjet in my original response. I am no
using one of those in the fridge bottles for bottled water on the counter.
Works fine but takes up space in small kitchen.
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Colbyt
You might be a lot happier buying one the high end reverse-osmosis
filtration units. This will make the water as pure as the bottled stuff and
remain at line pressure. Plumbed correctly you could even deliver it to the
cold side of the kitchen faucet or better yet a separate water spout.
Colbyt
