Black tank pump leaks

[UKDUDE]

It's the same pump: one is a Flojet part number, the other is a Xylem part number. The 2 companies must have merged or something like that.


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[Mr. B]

Both pumps are Flojet.
I bought one on Amazon today, will arrive on Thursday, will see if they are the same.

[gmillerok1]

Originally Posted by Mr. B

Suggested pump on Amazon has number 18550000A,
However my original pump has number 18550300C.

Are they interchangeable?

Thank you and Happy Fourth!

Yes. The link I gave you was from my Amazon order and is identical to the one I installed and currently have on mine. The second pump had the identical broken bolt issue. I talked to flowjet and the guy told me excessive back pressure can cause the bolt to snap do be sure to always open the valve on the end of the hose before turning it on.

[Mr. B]

Very good to know, thanks!

[Lily&Me]

Nice job laying this all out, Mr. B.


Maggie

[Mr. B]

Thank you I was trying to do it well

[Mr. B]

Originally Posted by gmillerok1

Yes. The link I gave you was from my Amazon order and is identical to the one I installed and currently have on mine. The second pump had the identical broken bolt issue. I talked to flowjet and the guy told me excessive back pressure can cause the bolt to snap do be sure to always open the valve on the end of the hose before turning it on.

When I loosen and put aside hoses clamps, I removed hoses from the pump, and it was not easy - exactly as you told before, and I used a flat screwdriver to detach them from the body of the pump. It looks there was a silicone between inner surface of the hoses and the pump. Do I need to put silicone again before I dress hoses back to the new pump?

[73shark]

You may have to in order to slip them on.

[Mr. B]

Okay I will put a clear silicone on the pump before sliding the pipe, thank you for suggestion, Marc. I beleive it will not only simplify a sliding on, but also will seal better between them, right?

By the way, Amazon is amazingly killing everybody - I ordered the pump yesterday evening on the 4th, and already received it today early afternoon.

[Mr. B]

The update.
New pump works properly.

Thanks to everyone for sharing an experience!

[gmillerok1]

Originally Posted by Mr. B

The update.
New pump works properly.

Thanks to everyone for sharing an experience!

Glad you got it going. Don't forget to open the valve before you turn on the pump, unless you like a repeat performance!