T&T: Fw: Fw: Shurflo 5.7

[Larry N. Brown]

> Larry wrote: Not sure what a diaphragm kit costs
> but throwing in a diaphragm every year or so is a cheap price to pay for a
> really good pump.
>
> A really good pump will run without 'throwing in' a diaphragm every 
> year!!!!
> Sureflow chose the wrong elastomer for the part, or designed it with too 
> much
> stress on it. Don't excuse the manufacturer when a premium priced product
> doesn't perform. Maybe the Japanese recreational product makers will get
> involved and clean their clocks like the Toyotas and Hondas did in
> automotive.
>
> Bob

Bob, you make a good point. But.

Don't remember if I pointed out that the original pump motor was fine. I 
didn't know there was a problem until the pump began to behave erratically 
and then I saw the pool of water. Water intrusion damaged the computer 
control; the motor is fine and it now powers a sailboat friend's autopilot. 
I figured the thing was shot and had no warranty 'coz I never filed the 
card. Just on my word, Shurflo sent me a replacement from the factory in 
Elkheart, Il. Got here Friday. They're sending me an overhaul kit for the 
second pump, due in today.

So, now I have 3 good pumps with manufacturing dates of 5/07, 8/07 and 2/8. 
With their 3 year warranty I shouild be in Shurflo 5.7's for some time to 
come! By then, perhaps they'll have figured out the diaphragm material 
problem. At $169.74 from PPL, here: http://tinyurl.com/yu8x42 it seems to be 
a good value.

Regards,

Larry and Teri
M/V Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck Cruiser
Lying: Covington, LA
N 30 26.7
W 90 07.1