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Since I changed out my old pump I have had the problem pf the pump shutting off for no apparent reason. Headhunter has been no help. I see no leaks around the pump. Anyone had this problem?
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I wouldn't forge ahead and get a new flush valve. If you were to open the existing one up (remove the six screws) all you would see is a rubber diaphraghm and a solenoid device that unseats the diaphragm to initiate the flush. When I had my problem I took it apart and made sure it was completely free of any foreign material inside the valve. Unless and until every last trace of dirt or debris is removed the continuous flush problem can crop up any time as the crud inside the valve blocks or inhibits the flow of water through the tiny hole in the diaphraghm.
The hardest part for me was gaining access because the valve was buried under cabinets, so in addition to fixing the valve I also relocated it so access and disassembly is easy. Of course since I did that the damn thing has worked perfectly.
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Thanks Jon....we'll be looking into that fix later today....thankfully ours has easy access as we lack the skills to be relocating anything! :-)
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Jon thanks for all your wonderful replies!! We feel this is our best option for now, but just as you, the adder valve assy is inside the water bay cabinet which will require much disassembly to remove the front of the cabinet. First of all, we are installing an "on/off" switch in the bathroom to control the pump so we don't have to run outside to the bay like "a chicken with it's head cut off" to turn off the pump when the flush fails to shut off properly. Most of the time, it flushes fine.
Our thanks to all for their replies and suggestions. This is a WONDERFUL RESOURCE!
Danny and Debbie
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Bill, We had this problem, too after replacing the pump. Headhunter told us the pump was shutting itself off because of overheating from having to cycle too frequently. They said we needed to purchase and install the accompaning accumulator tank. What we have since heard (not from headhunter) is that the old design had the accumulator tank built in and the new design does not! We have installed the accumulator tank and that issue was resolved. As per our other posts, we're not out of the woods with our other issues, yet.
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Danny and Debbie,
You should have disconnect for your Headhunter pump inside of your bus.
Look at my enclosed photos and check your breaker box. In my bus is # 5. Remember that if you don't use the system, hard water built-up inside of the flush valve can cause some problems. You already should have water softener installed in your Royale. use it.
BTW: I still like the whole Headhunter system
Alek
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Thanks Amigomillers, where did you get the tank and what size is it? Sounds like it is a good solution to my problem.
Bill
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Same Issue, Same Coach
I had the same issue with my 2001 Royale and a new Mach 5 Headhunter pump. I got an small pressure tank from Sears for about $70.00 and installed it under the bathroom sink. Dead space under the sink behind the plumbing made a perfect spot. I put a tee in the cold line and the pump has not shut off once on overheating. Main cause of overheating was the washer wanting a little water and starting/stopping the pump. My bet on the toilet, bad flush valve diaphragm or spring. Get a new one don't rebuild it.
Got to love the Headhunter Mach 5 water flow.
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Thanks Mike, I will install the tank and hope it solves my problem.
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we bought ours through headhunter:
Andrew 954-581-6996
$99 plus shipping
1 gal tank
ours looks very much like the sears tank in the photo. we installed ours inside the bay cabinet above and behind the new pump.
good luck
danny and debbie
