Smart RV Water Pump Modification! Silence Your Rv Pump! IRVWPC
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- Опубліковано 18 лют 2023
- Today we are reviewing the IRVWP. It is a way to add smart features to your RV water pump. It also makes your RV water pump much more quiet and stops the surging and makes the flow of water much more smooth. It also has features to turn your pump off if there is a water leak and even turn your pump off if it is running dry so it doesn't over heat.
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If this was around $100 and had Bluetooth control for all settings I’d be a buyer. Thanks for showing this product didn’t know it existed.
I agree. Using DIP switches and pots on an item that is likely to be buried in the undercarriage makes no sense to me. If they don't want to use a wireless protocol for some reason, they could use a wired control panel that could be installed inside.
I have one, which I installed. Once set, there’s no reason to change the settings. And it’s not “buried in the under carriage”-it’s within a 2 or 3 feet of the pump. Mine is easy to reach, just inside the cabinet in which the pump is located, if I want to change any settings.
Mine is great and once installed there is nothing that needs to be adjusted.
I had the IRVWPC on our previous camper almost a year and really appreciated having it to smooth out the pump along with the safety features. I’ve also had an accumulator tank and I much prefer the IRVWPC controller. I will be getting another one for our new camper.
Perfect timing! I'm converting a box truck right now and this will be a great idea! Thanks!
You always do such a great job of presenting the information.
Thanks
Neat device. Best application would be boondocking. Save water. Save power. Save pump. Thanks Jared!
Agreed!
I just ordered the IRVWPC today after seeing this video. We boon dock and something like this is much needed since the chugging pump gets super annoying. Thanks for the information!
Thanks for checking our the IRVWPC Jared! We've been fans of yours and we're glad you're now one of ours, cheers!
Thank you! It surprised me how much it changed the sound of the pump. It’s impressive what you have made.
@irvwpc Would this work with a water pump with an accumulator? For instance Seaflo PN SFWSK1-030-045-002
@@stuartgriffin5.7 YES works with an accumulator. Just set the unit to TANK mode. There is a video on our website under Support page.
@@terrygunnell3571 thank you!
I wonder how well this would work with a RV water accumulator tank?
Interesting piece of gear. Thanks for sharing the ins and outs Jared!
I bought this unit for our Airstream 30 ft and have had the same positive results as you, and the same dip switch frustrations. I must add the owner /engineer is a super tech and so helpful on sales and service. I sure hope this stays that way and he like others is not bought up by the BIG GUYS that do not answer the phone or an email. I have asked him about Blue tooth in the future so those settings could be done on a App. And I understand that R&D cost could be prohibitive to keep it priced right for us end users. I appreciate your Video review as I tried an Air Forums post and got the usual Naaaa I like hearing the banging pump. For you reading this I am a HUGE fan of this product. For you layman not into automotive pulse width modulation think of IRVWPC operation as a dimmer switch smooth from off to full bright or anywhere in between unlike a light switch BANG! Full on Full off.
My motorhome has a well rubber mounted pump, and then a very insulated compartment along with a 1 1/2 gallon expansion tank so I don’t have any of the issues that you were talking about with it. Thank you for the video.
Just what I need. Thanks for the detailed info!
Been using this unit in our class B RV for over a year. Significantly decreased noise and vibration. Would highly recommend. Also excellent customer service.
Nice.
I have had the IRVWPC for about a year now, and I can't stop telling folks about it. It is one of those products that people generally don't know about. If you boondock this thing is great, if you are always connected to water, then don't get it. IMHO.
What I have found is that not only does it make the pump quieter, but It can help from getting the cold/hot spurts when you shut off the shower to lather up your hair, and turn the water back on. It helps to keep you from being scalded or froze. I also found out that if the spouse turns on a facet while you are in the shower, it will help keep you from being scalded or froze. When boondocking, you can get a nice trickle of water to wash your hands, or a plate, with out the on/off/on fast/slow/fast stream of water.
I also think they really need to re-invent the name. I think it would get a lot more traction in sales.
Our water pump is below a closet about in the middle of our 27' Airstream. Since using this device (IRVWPC), the water pump is much, much quieter and the water pressure is better. Sometimes, when my wife is in the shower, I have to listen to tell if the pump is running. I believe that the people that their water pumps in their living area and complain about the cost would have a different opinion if they ever got to experience using it. It's been a game changer for us.
Interesting, but too pricey now. Hopefully these good ideas will work into more common units.
Another awesome video! Thanks for this information...we will definitely want to get one of these.
Edit: Mine just arrived today. Looking forward to getting it set up 😃
Nice review, thanks. They should move the dip switches to a remote panel for easy access.
Great idea. It is worth it if nothing else to stop a costly leak.
Very true!
Good informative review, but I'm such an airhead sometimes that I think I need a good and noisy water pump to remind me to shut it off when not in use. LOL
Great information and video on this product. Many thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
To eliminate two of the three issues, get a SeaFlo (or equivalent) accumulator. Hook it, inline, with your pump's outlet (so, pump outlet, accumulator, RV water system) and set it to about 2-3 psi below your pump's cutoff pressure.
This will smooth out your water flow, eliminating pulsing of the pump. And only turn it on to recharge the accumulator.
It doesn't do much if you have your water on full-blast, but with less flow, the pump will run less often, but in longer bursts to do a full accumulator recharge. It should increase your pump's longevity too.
From the manual "The most efficient use of the accumulator occurs with the pre-charge set at the SAME pressure as the pump’s pressure switch “turn
on” setting. Typically, a 45 psi [3 bar] pump will turn on around 30 psi [2.07 bar]. Therefore, the pre-charge should also be30 psi [2.07 bar]. The pre-charge MUST be set in a “static” condition (pump off and at least one water fixture opened).
I put in an accumulator tank and I don't notice it running any smoother or quieter
Thanks for all you great information!
You bet!
Nice job thank you for the info
I like being able to hear some
Good review. Seems we solved problems that didnt really exist....especially when my pump costs less than 100...
Love your channel.
Thank you!
Going to look into this! Quieter is always nicer!!😁
Wouldn't a Variable Speed pump be a better choice than this?
I have a client that is considering the IRVWPC. Would love an update on the IRVWPC.
In the past I had to tinker with the two small adjustment screws on my Shurflo pump (bypass & pressure) - will that possibly impact the performance of this unit if the pump isn't at its "factory setting"?
Thanks always bring new item to make our rv safe. A bluetooth app would sweet to
Flick the settings easy. My pump is so load its not funny
Thanks for covering this item. It has been on my upgrade list. A local U tuber covered it also. The only problem I have with it is where it comes from. I wish they had a U.S. supplier. Awesome product.
It comes directly from the manufacturer in Canada-and as quickly as mine came, and as responsive as he is to questions, I doubt you could do better if it was made and delivered from wherever you live. Really.
Hi Jared, I just received mine and I wanted to ask where I can source one of those 90° connectors I saw on the inlet side of you pump hose. That strainer has that special fitting and I've not been able to find a 90° elbow that has that compression fitting applied. Wondering if you can help. Thanks and I've seen just about every video you guys have produced and I've learned a lot. See you on the road : )
Jared, where did you find the information on setting the dip switches, and the other details for maximizing the use of this thing? Thanks.
Jared
Have you noticed any problems with electrical interference with this unit? Like causing LED lights to flicker? Just curious since many devices are not designed and tested for this.
Good but needs an app interface and lower cost to be great.
Most water pressure regulator gauges are liquid filled, is it safe to store these in the RV cargo hold during sub zero weather?
Is there a part number on the pressure sensor by any chance?
Good video as usual! Wanted to let you know that on the UA-cam SmartTV app there was no access to like, dislike, subscribe or … I went to UA-cam app on my phone to do this and like your video.
Wow the IRVWP controller has some great features.
We replaced our Sureflo with a SeaFlo and WOW it is quiet. From my experience I now think of the Sureflo as the knockoff of the Seaflo. For less than 10% more in cost it was worth it.
Very nice.
Which Seaflo unit did you purchase?
@@BuildingByFaith SEAFLO 42
What is the reset process after the five-minute shut off?
Thanks for doing the review. It will be something to add to the wish/watch list. I like the concept and design. I however agree with other comments, if they would add Bluetooth and the ability to manage the unit and see history at a very similar price point, it would be a true must have.
Thanks so much for your review of this, Jared! I wonder how much noise reduction this would provide if an accumulator tank were used with the water pump. From what I've seen, such tanks reduce the frequency of the water pump cycling, but it seems that they would still make a lot of noise when the pump runs.
Good question! We had an accumulator tank before and it does help with reducing the short cycles on low flow but didn’t change how loud the pump is. This changed the sound enough to where I had been thinking of getting an accumulator tank again before we got this to test and now it’s not necessary. You could do both and they can work fine together but with as smooth as the pump sounds now it’s fine on it’s own.
I have installed a Seaflo pump, Seaflo accumulator, and an IRVWPC. Super quiet. I do believe having the accumulator tank does help to reduce the amount of time the pump needs to run. To me, as I'm converting a box truck, it made sense to build in all three up front. I'm glad I did.
Woohoo add more CPUs that can break. From a RV Tech perspective this is lunacy just to have a little peace and quiet when you may or may not be boondocking.
Great video. Do you have a discount code for the purchase of the IRVWPC? 😁
cool gadget. now if only they made a remotely operated valve for your city water connection so that you could easily turn it off and on from inside your rig when you leave for the day.
I'm always watching your videos with high interest but this one honestly is a too much a nice to have gadget.
I like to hear the sound of the pump; with today trailer manufacturing quality issues, I prefer to control the pump myself from the panel switch.
Recently we got the kitchen hot connection broken and I was alerted by the pump and was able to stop it in less than 15 sec; waiting for 5 minutes would have been too much!
I turn off the pump every night and every time we leave the campsite when boondocking same as I always turn off city water when leaving RV park site, just my opinion but in many cases I'm always looking at the the simpler, the better ...
I installed that unit last spring but didn't see much difference on my 5th wheel.
Agree with other comments, it would be worth the price if it had Bluetooth or WiFi for remote shut off.
I just installed a higher quality pump stuck inside a mineral-wool rectangle (with air gap) for sound deadening and a small pressure tank that eliminates the constant on-off switching. This would not give me enough additional benefits to justify the cost.
Having our water pump under the bed the reduction in noise would be very beneficial but currently waiting for for a second edition and hopefully a price reduction.
This is already a 3rd edition, from what I can tell. I got mine last summer and installed it in June. It works extremely well. I wouldn’t look for a price reduction, though.
I wonder how well this would work with a RV water accumulator tank?
There is a setting to work with an accumulator tank.
Another thing I need to upgrade. Original water pump since 2008. I’m pushing my luck. Why’d I say that.
Seems like it would be pretty simple to just wire up switches into the dip switches
Been camping in an rv sence 78 and i cant ever remember a need for amything like this. Im out on it todays rvs have too much to go wrong already
They did plan for a possible failure and it has a simple bypass.
Good information thank you. The music at the beginning is irritating.
One more item to have a problem with.
Kind of related, I’m looking for a way to conserve water, I need hot water when I shower, does anyone sell a system that has a valve in the shower that is momentary, you need to hold it open by hand and it will connect the hot water line to send water back into the FW holding tank, even better if the button you press would heat up so you can feel you have hot water at the shower valve.
You’re pretty much describing the Aqua View Shower Miser, yeah.
Actually, I found that the IRVWPC does save water. My small 20 gallon tank used to last me 4+ days of boondocking, which includes showers every other day. After I installed the IRVWPC, my water lasts 6+ days. I attribute that to not turning up the faucets as high, which I tended to do to stop the pump knocking as much. Now if I just want a little water, like to wet a toothbrush, that’s all I use. I was frankly surprised at how much less water I used after installation.
$169 Bidenbucks is a little steep, but since it's not a mass produced unit by someone like Lippert, it's understandable. I'm going to put this on my list. Thanks.
I have an issue where my pump takes a good 15 minutes to prime. I need to investigate that before adding something like this, though.
Why not, at this price, just get a variable speed pump? Aren't they basically doing the same thing?
Why don’t you use a drill driven portable pump to add extra water to your tank
Not a bad idea. I have one and have used it but I prefer to use the one that is on the RV.
I'm sorry, but for the money it should have an app and Bluetooth. the elec. look like they/re from the 80's with the dip switches.
Save your money and just buy a sureflow accumulator.
We used an accumulator on our last RV and liked it but it didn’t offer as many features or change the overall sound of the pump like this did. I know it’s not for everyone that’s why I try to keep these reviews as objective as I can and give the pros and cons.
For $200 I can replace 2 water pumps if they go bad.
That’s true. That’s why I try to be as objective as I can for reviews knowing not every thing I review is for every one. Thanks for watching.
It better save the pump, it costs as much as two pumps. I was pretty excited about it until I saw the price.
$30 shipping and no coupon code
I learned the best way to fix a problem is to turn up the radio or tv in this case. Lol. Just joking.
Haha, love it.
Its not fixing a 180 dollar problem I can deal with the noise for that much money
Sounds like this device needs a remote control panel or Bluetooth connectivity otherwise it sounds like a total pain in the neck
I don't get it, why do people feel a need for this product? I personally like hearing it then I know it is working. I suppose maybe it is for a family that lives in an RV and doesn't want to awaken someone else or disturb them. By if you live in an RV by yourself why would you want this? Seems to lower efficiency and cost money and you have to install it.
it's too expensive
I added a 2 gallon expansion tank to mine. To smooth out the water flow. Sometimes the pump doesn't even turn of if just using a little water
I did that on our last RV and liked it. Great option. It helped with the pulsing but didn’t help with the sound of the pump as much as this did.