Whale GP1652 Submersible Freshwater Pump, High Flow 12V DC

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It is very bad form to criticize a company on a forum when the company does not have the opportunity to respond in a timely manner, and only one side of the communication is available. Now the Achilles heel of the submersible pump is – they are submerged. They are designed so that the surrounding water is kept from the internal electrical components of the motor with watertight seals. However, the impeller shaft emerging via a seal, usually an ‘O’ ring, from the motor housing, can be prone to failure over time, resulting in the motor flooding and no longer functioning. Normally this reference would be deleted, but in this case it has not, however, it is very unusual that you have found their advice not to your satisfaction as they have an excellent record of being very helpful and go out of their way to be as supportive as they can be.

Pull out the old pump after disconnecting the hose clip. Pull out the old pump after disconnecting the hose clip I note from some earlier posts that some of you have found Whale very helpful even to the extent of them sending replacement parts to try to solve issues. I’ve a 2020 year Coachman VIP Caravan fitted with the Whale submersible high flow pump (in bowser Type) and the IC controller within the van. I explained that normally on opening a tap the water flow would be good for a few seconds then slow then speed up again. To me this suggested the IC was controlling the voltage to the pump which was part of its surge prevention facility. The reply I received was no it doesn’t do that it’s your non return valve.

I should add, I know I am only talking about 1 dealer, but they have a ‘good’ name around here. I also feel that I read lots of similar reports on different forums. Using wirecutters, remove the two spade connectors. Using wirecutters, remove the two spade connectors

Push new cable through guide tube; mark where it emerges. Make sure the pump outlet is fully engaged with the hose. Push new cable through guide tube; mark where it emerges. Make sure the pump outlet is fully engaged with the hose Spade connectors in position after crimping. Make sure that the polarity is correct. Spade connectors in position after crimping. Make sure that the polarity is correct

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I don’t know what some of the parts cost to Whale but as an ex electronics iengineer I guess the IC a few pounds and a seals, non return valve kit etc similar money. It could be the pump but at this stage I am unwilling to spend on a new one to test. On this you have my sympathy. When new with guarantee niggles it cost me much money and time in what seemed like continually returning my van. With the odd thing I got telephone help from a technician which was fine. For other things it was a frustrating experience. In the end as I was getting no where and more frustrated, I ended the call suggesting I would seek guidance from elsewhere.

Any of these failures can occur in normal circumstances and usually, they will do so at the most inconvenient times.First of all, I have asked Whale Support for assistance but at the time of writing they have not responded,. This is probably due to Covid 19. I then decided meanwhile I would ask the forum. so here goes. My battery is in good condition showing 13.4 volts after charging and I am also connected to a mains supply. My caravan documention suggests I have 3 years warranty on the Whale water system which is good but not if you have to continually keep returning the van to the dealer to get things sorted. The repaired assembly with the new Comet pump fitted. The repaired assembly with the new Comet pump fitted The Comet pump, made in Germany, is a quality product with a superior specification to the Whale pump being replaced (20 litres/min as opposed to the Whale’s 16 litres/min flow capacity). It also has a 1.1 bar pressure rating.

Problems from the outset, the IC hadn’t been calibrated by the dealer or whoever so having been either near scalded or frozen in the shower I found the issue and re calibrated the pump/IC. Another cause of failure is one of the pumps continuing to run after the external water container has been emptied.One of the things that upset me most, was that there seemed to be zero realisation that, by not proBut viding a comprehensive service it absorbed my time, reduced my usage and enjoyment and was a cost. It was also inefficient for them and did not engender customer loyalty. With wire withdrawn, prepare the cable end as shown. With wire withdrawn, prepare the cable end as shown In normal use, the water surrounding the pump in the container serves to keep it cool while operating. However, once the water container runs dry, if the situation hasn’t been noted and rectified, the pump can continue running, becoming progressively hotter until terminal failure occurs.