Here's my sad story: My 12v Whale 220
diaphragm shower sump pump has died. The
diaphragm and flapper valves appear to be in good shape and the
motor runs. The
water just goes up and down but does not empty. The
motor is also blowing the 5A fuse that is recommended, but not the 10A fuse I replaced it with. Under normal circumstances I would just replace the
pump, but...I'm in the beginnings of an extensive
refit and will be converting the
boat over to 24v, so I really don't want to be
buying a new 12v pump which won't be used very long.
So I did a little
research and figured the solution to my problem would be to
purchase a 24v
power supply which would run off
shore power. Also figured I'd buy one larger than I need for the sump pump as I will be adding a transfer pump for my
holding tank system in the not too distant future, thus killing two birds with one
power supply stone, so to speak. The problem is, I know nothing about power supplies. What am I looking for when I go to buy one besides the obvious correct amperage? What do I want? Is there anything I don't want? I figure this would be the place to find out.
My secondary question regards the pump itself. My local
chandlery favors Viking pumps claiming they are an excellent brand and very durable as well as reliable. Has that been your experience with them? I like to support local businesses when I can and these guys give me pretty respectable discounts, pretty close to what Defender would sell for.
Regards and my thanks in advance for you help.
TJ