Why is my water pump clicking on and off?
A blockage in the water supply piping. For example, a clogged or nearly-clogged water filter can cause the pump control to cycle on and off rapidly. This is because the blockage causes water pressure (between the pump and the filter) to rise very rapidly when the pump turns on.
Is not the cause for excessive noise in pump?
Long horizontal suction lines will contribute to pump noise as well as increased vibration. Excessive Velocity – Water moving through a system, especially at higher than recommended velocity, may cause noise generated by a resonant frequency. Mechanical Noise. Bearings – The pump may be experiencing a bearing failure.
Why does my water pump make a clicking noise?
If the click occurs say once every 30 seconds, that’s normal. It’s the pump switching on and off as pressure falls and rises. Watch out: If the clicking pressure switch is switching the pump on and off very rapidly, say every second, TURN THE PUMP CIRCUIT OFF immediately to avoid damaging the equipment.
What should I do if my well pump makes no noise?
If the well pump or control switch makes no noise at all, just hums or clicks, and when the water pump simply does not run these diagnostic questions may help track down and repair the trouble. This article series gives diagnosis & repair advice for well or water pumps, controls, tanks, water pressure, water flow, water quantity.
Why is my water pump pressure switch humming?
This article describes the causes of noises heard at a water pump pressure control switch: humming or clicking. We warn that some noises may indicate trouble and the need for repair, including very frequent clicking or relay switch humming.
Is it normal for water pump relay switch to click?
It is normal for the relay switch to “click” on and off when you are running water continuously. It’s a sound that folks don’t notice if the switch is right next to a (noisy) well pump, but when the well pump is submersible (located in the well) the pressure control switch click may be about all you hear.
If the click occurs say once every 30 seconds, that’s normal. It’s the pump switching on and off as pressure falls and rises. Watch out: If the clicking pressure switch is switching the pump on and off very rapidly, say every second, TURN THE PUMP CIRCUIT OFF immediately to avoid damaging the equipment.
If the well pump or control switch makes no noise at all, just hums or clicks, and when the water pump simply does not run these diagnostic questions may help track down and repair the trouble. This article series gives diagnosis & repair advice for well or water pumps, controls, tanks, water pressure, water flow, water quantity.
This article describes the causes of noises heard at a water pump pressure control switch: humming or clicking. We warn that some noises may indicate trouble and the need for repair, including very frequent clicking or relay switch humming.
It is normal for the relay switch to “click” on and off when you are running water continuously. It’s a sound that folks don’t notice if the switch is right next to a (noisy) well pump, but when the well pump is submersible (located in the well) the pressure control switch click may be about all you hear.