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How to wire up sink pump?

Discussion in 'Food & Cooking in the Truck | Trucker Recipe Forum' started by rollingrollingrolling, Dec 29, 2020.

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  1. Dec 29, 2020 #1
    rollingrollingrolling

    rollingrollingrolling Bobtail Member

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    I don't know where to post this so I will ask here.

    I am putting a sink in my truck. I have a small pump but me and electricity don't get along. How and where do I wire this pump to? Do I need a fuse and relay? I don't even know what a relay is....

    I can do the physical part, thats a none issue. I just wired a light to shine on my American and Blue Lives Matter Flag to a cut extension cord and plugged it in and my building has yet to burn down.

    Its the stuff I can't see that scares me and I just need someone to say do it this way and I can do it, and maybe a explain a bit so I can hopefully learn.

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2020 #2
    Cowboyrich

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    RV type pump? Fuse yes and switch, relay should not be needed. You could possibly go right to the batteries.. where are you getting water and where is it draining?
     
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  4. Dec 30, 2020 #3
    rollingrollingrolling

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  5. Dec 30, 2020 #4
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    Do you know how many amps the pump draws? Or watts?
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2020 #5
    Cowboyrich

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    With it being 5 amps no need for a relay, you will want a separate switch from the psi switch because if you run out of water or have a small leak you will be listening to it run. Wire atleast one size larger than on the pump. Dont forget grommet or wire loom anyplace the wires pass through metal same with the water lines.

    Maybe other places you could hook it up but I don't know your truck, may even be able to plug it into the cigarette lighter, excuse me power point.
     
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  8. Dec 30, 2020 #6
    Cowboyrich

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    Amps is on the pump at a rating of 5
     
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  9. Dec 30, 2020 #7
    Evil_E

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    Yeah, no need for a relay at 5A. My main question is what happens when the inside temp goes below freezing? Or do you have a low point drian?
     
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  10. Dec 30, 2020 #8
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    More to the point. Show us the sink your putting in please.
     
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  11. Dec 30, 2020 #9
    rollingrollingrolling

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    The system will always be drained when the truck sits over the weekend. When I sleep in it at night nothing freezes inside.

    What is a "low point drain"? When the batteries drain too low? I got 6 batteries so I don't think that will happen. I will only have the switch on when I am pumping water. Then I turn it off.
     
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  12. Dec 30, 2020 #10
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    I'll snap a picture when I get home. Its not in the truck yet as I am still making the countertop.
     
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