water pressure

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This week's episode is about trying to turn a temporary idea into a permanent solution.

Have you ever been in the shower and wished you had more pressure? Well, that was my dilemma along with a dead water pump.

I've learned over the past year that trying to make improvements on something that's been around for a long time is it necessarily the best thing to do. Although, anytime you attach marine to anything it usually increases in price that is not necessarily the case with a marine rated water pump.

What I hope to convey in this episode is buying the proper water pump for your marine water system is the only option. It's a simple device for a simple operation and really a very simple price.

I guess all I am trying to say is when it comes to water pumps just buy a marine water pump and you should probably have a spare. That way you don't have to make a temporary fix that becomes a permanent problem.

I hope you will enjoy the show. Please, comment and let me know if you have any questions.

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