small water pump comparison

[bstory]

Looking to start on the kitchen setup in our 2006 140" hightop Sprinter van and are thinking about a 3 gpm water pump for the kitchen sink.

Any thoughts/experiences with Shurflo vs Flojet vs Whale pumps? I want one that is quiet, efficient (low amp draw for the gpm rate), and high quality. Willing to pay a little bit more for the best pump in this range - all the ones I have checked on are $100 or less so the price difference isn't going to be huge. Avoiding leaks, break-downs, irritating problems more important. We were going to go with a Whale foot pump (manual) but for the price we can get a 12 volt pump.

 

[dzzz]

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I do suggest having a manual pump anyway - in practice we usually use it, mostly because it's a nice feeling to pump your own water...I have a Fynspray - way too expensive for most but I like it. Peter

How is a manual pump used in a pressurized system?

 

[dustboy]

I froze my little Flojet FL-12, it still works like a champ. It is a little noisy though.