Electric H2O Pump

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Jun 20, 2004 | 02:48 PM

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Electric H2O Pump

I'm going to put electric fans in when I get back from patrol and was thinking about going with electric water pump as well. Have any of you guys run these, pro's and con's.

Jun 20, 2004 | 06:30 PM

Cloim

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Pro: less drag on the engine
Con: may need to upgrade alternator.
Con: an electrical problem can result in no water circulation.
Con: electric pumps are not as reliable (long lived) as mechanical pumps.

The last time I heard this discussion, the concensus was that electric pumps were not a good idea on a street vehicle. But that's been awhile, and maybe there are better pumps out there now ...

Jun 20, 2004 | 06:45 PM

ubermich

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What if he put an inline water pressure guage on it (something like this but bigger) so if the flow stopped, it would show up immediately? Or combine that with a LED on the same circuit as the pump, so if there were an electrical problem (or an LED with a transistor (I think?)) it would turn off (or on)?

Jun 20, 2004 | 11:31 PM

Cheggie

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Not practical

I think electric water pumps were primarily intended for drag cars - short runs with very little load. Mechanical water pumps are really the only choice for the street. Without looking at specs, any high-po mechanical water pump should outlast and outflow an electric pump. I wouldn't do it!!