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Old 10-15-2012, 09:10 AM   #252 (permalink)
AndrzejM
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I'm thinking... If water pump will be electric, and the water flow should be the same there's no point in this because power that mechanic pump will use will be less than electric. Due to alternator efficiency and the pump itself. Unless you're running deep cycle battery. Electric pump I presume should have some serious wattage so it's useless for any longer trip, because it will drain deep cycle battery to quickly.

It's not the best idea in my opinion to get rid off mechanic pump.
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