I bought the compact SEAFLO accumulator with my plumbing equipment. My build planning put the tanks and their openings ahead of finished surfaces, leaving room to organize the smaller components around them.
I bought SEAFLO Compact Accumulator Tank as part of my camper van equipment.
I bought the compact SEAFLO accumulator with my plumbing equipment. My build planning put the tanks and their openings ahead of finished surfaces, leaving room to organize the smaller components around them.
Accumulator Size Within the Water-Equipment Layout
I used SketchUp to plan the interior and put body openings ahead of the framing, floor and wall panels.
My Interior Preparation notes included the shower drain and openings for three water tanks in that preparation sequence.
I removed cargo tie-down hardware for later framing mounts and door trim for the later insulation and paneling.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
My Takeaway for the Build
My tank-opening plan put the water system into the build before the finished floor and panels. For this SEAFLO purchase, the useful distinction is how much space the accumulator occupies beside the pump. The two-gallon alternative is a larger vessel, while Shurflo keeps a compact format with a different connection layout.
Product Details And Van-Build Uses
Specification
Product Detail
Model
SFAT-075-125-01
Internal Volume
0.75 L
Factory Precharge
10 PSI
Maximum Pressure Rating
125 PSI
An accumulator contains an air cushion separated from the water by an internal bladder. The SEAFLO manual describes how that cushion can smooth pressure changes in a compatible pump system. The tank’s 0.75-liter internal volume is different from the amount of water it releases during a particular pressure cycle. Its factory precharge is also different from its maximum pressure rating. For a van water-equipment layout, access to the air valve matters because precharge is part of setup and later maintenance. Whether an accumulator belongs in a particular arrangement follows the pump’s instructions; the SHURFLO 4008 by-pass manual states that one is not required.
No. The manual lists a 10 PSI factory precharge and a separate 125 PSI maximum pressure rating.
Alternative products
Two Alternatives to Compare
SEAFLO's two-gallon tank occupies substantially more space. The Shurflo 182-200 stays in the compact format, with a different body and connection layout.
Product
What distinguishes it
Purchase link
SEAFLO Compact Accumulator Tank
Compact bladder accumulator with water connection.
