Spectra watermaker model 380c improvement

[Northbound44]

I just bought a Spectra 380C and the two 12 volts Shureflo pumps are gone.
Instead of using the appropriate pump with an heavy duty motor, Spectra , instead seems to have decided to use two diaphragm pumps in parallel pushed at their maximum rating and using heat sinks and a small computer fan to boost their capacity.

I am planning to use a Procon rotary vane Pump combined with the appropriate 12 Volts motor to supply 2.7 GPM @ 100 psi required by the Clark’s Pump.

Has anyone ever made this change or anyone have comments or suggestions on this.

[Northbound44]

Here is the details about the propriety Shureflo Pump used by Spectra and for the Replacement Procon pump I plan to use:



And the link for the Procon Pump:

https://www.appliedmembranes.com/med...s_4_5_spec.pdf

[a64pilot]

I’d give tellie a call.
He’s a Spectra dealer I believe and helps members all the time. I’m certain he would know if your plan is a good one or not, and if it’s not he most likely can explain exactly why not.
None of us have his experience