bigal.nz 59 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Hi, Our deck wash-down pump has died after only 18 months and very little use (maybe 30 times). The pressure switch is kaput - actual pump itself is fine. It is a Seaflo pump from Burnsco. I had hoped to get the switch as a part but does not look like that is going to happen. I also looked into Sureflow - and they do not seem to supply parts for there pumps either. Are pumps a throw away item these days. Parts availability aside I am disappointed with how short this pump lasted. Anyone care to recommend a new brand with better reliability, parts and support? Cheers Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin McCready 83 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 You should get a replacement or refund. It has to be "fit for purpose." Don't let them BS you about 12 month warranty. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 352 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I agree with Kevin, this is Consumer Guarantees Act application. Unfortunately all of these pumps are pretty much throw away and pressure switches have always been a problem. I tried to get a replacement motor for a Jabsco pump a while ago but no luck. Those Seaflows are a cheap knock off pump I suggest looking at a Johnson Pump as a replacement, they seem to be a bit more robust Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigal.nz 59 Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Thanks. I started to look into warranty - Shurflow 2 years. Jabsco 3 years. That's probably a good indicator....Buy once cry once. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 640 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 They get away with it due us the consumer not screaming loud enough. brought a marine item a few years ago that wasn't fit for purpose,store tried the warranty thing and said I need to go to supplier. "Really ,what time do you close today as I have all the time in the world to discredit your store and products to potential customers".Money back 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 My deck wash bucket is up to 19 years and going strong. I've looked for a pressure switch on it, can't find one. Not sure if its defective, but it still washes the deck just fine 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I like to have a deck wash hose available near the cockpit. In the case of a fire inside at least you have a chance of putting it out from the companionway without going into the smoke. With an extinguisher you need to be pretty close to make a difference and if the boat is already full of smoke that may not be possible. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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