Does RV Water Pump Require Turning Off and On Manually
Updated 09/02/2025 | Published 06/26/2025
Question:
I’m want to use this pump for my 5 gallon bottle in my van. My question’. While it’s plugged in, is the pump live or do I have to unplug it every time i done using the faucet. In my motorhome pump I live only when I push a button
asked by: Diane
Expert Reply:
Hey Diane, so what activates the Seaflo Diaphragm Pump for Boats and RVs # SE96FR is same as other RV water pumps and that's a drop in water pressure like when a faucet is opened. So this may not be an ideal solution for you but it would require basically cutting power to it any time you wanted to turn it off since it wouldn't ever have water pressure built up due to lack of faucet.
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Seaflo Diaphragm Pump for Boats and RVs - Variable Flow - 3 GPM - 45 psi - 115V AC
- RV Water Pump
- Diaphragm Pump
- 3 gpm
- 45 psi
- 8 Amps
- 2 Fixtures
- 115V
- Seaflo
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Jameson C.
9/2/2025
Hey Diane, did you find a different solution for using the pump with your 5-gallon bottle in your van? I'm asking because your experience could help others facing a similar situation.