What to do if your well pump is not running?
Close the main building water supply valve between the pressure tank and the rest of the building. Also air coming out of building plumbing fixtures can be caused by air leaks into the same well piping when the pump is not running. Turn off the well pump electrical power. Watch the water pressure gauge.
What should I do if my pool pump won’t Prime?
Before you get involved in a big diagnostic test, you should make sure that the pump is placed at water level. If you need to, you can place it just a bit above the water level too. The pump should also be close to the pool. If it is more than 10 feet away, it may not work properly.
Why is the increase button on the spa pump not working?
Sundance series 880 spa temperature increase button does not work. All other panel functions work. John if the decrease button works and the increase button does not you could have a bad topside control. Check the ribbon cable for breaks.
How can I tell if my spa pump is open or closed?
Some platforms require the control box to be configured to the topside. If you push down on the knife valve and pull up on it you should be able to feel if it is opening and closing. With the stem all the way extended it is open. With the stem fully retracted it is closed. If the stem doesn’t move at all it may need replacing.
Is it better to have a noisy pool pump?
Our society tends to think bigger is better, but don’t be fooled. A pump with higher horsepower than you need could overwhelm your pool system and rack up your energy bill. More energy also means more noise. I’d rather take the quiet pump that is cost-efficient to operate—and I think you would, too.
Close the main building water supply valve between the pressure tank and the rest of the building. Also air coming out of building plumbing fixtures can be caused by air leaks into the same well piping when the pump is not running. Turn off the well pump electrical power. Watch the water pressure gauge.
What does it mean when pool pump does not prime?
Pump will not prime – Priming a pool pump is the process where the pump begins to draw water from the pool and expel air from the pool plumbing system through the return lines into the pool. A pool pump that starts and runs, and otherwise sounds good, but does not seem to draw any water into it can be considered to have a problem with priming.
What should I do if my pool pump is not working?
First, check the water level in your skimmer. If it’s less than half way up the skimmer, that could be where the air is going. Also, check the basket lid o-ring to make sure it’s getting a good seal. It’s good to go ahead and put some silicon pool lube on the o-ring and put it back in just to ensure that seal. Secure the drain plug on the pump.
Why does my water pump not reach 10 psi?
I SPECULATE that Goulds and other water pump pressure control manufacturers don’t allow the range width to be less than 10 psi because you’d find that when running water in the building the pump would be cycling on and off too rapidly.
What does it mean when your lift pump is not working?
Pump problems Sometimes the motor to the lift pump may not be working, which means that electricity is still flowing to the pump but it cannot work. At this point, check that the pump is not being obstructed and can operate as designed; otherwise, the pump will need to be repaired or replaced entirely. The impeller is blocked or bound.
Can a submersible pump be a dangerous error?
This dangerous error is more likely to occur with a submersible pump whose noise is not going to be heard. The reader noticed that building water pressure was sometimes dangerously high, around 100 psi! A burst pipe or water tank can both flood the building and injure anyone who is nearby.