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SPRINKLER PUMP TROUBLESHOOTING
 

A - LITTLE OR NO DISCHARGE

WHAT TO CHECK HOW TO CORRECT
Casing not initially filled with water Fill pump casing
Total head too high Shorten suction lift and/or change head
Suction lift too high, or too long Lower suction lift, install foot valve and prime, or shorten length of suction line
Impeller plugged Clean
Hole or air leak in suction line Repair or replace; do not use Teflon tape; use pipe sealing compound
Foot valve too small Match foot valve to piping or install one size larger foot valve.
Impeller damaged Replace
Foot valve or suction line not submerged deep enough in water Submerge lower in water
Insufficient inlet pressure or suction head Increase inlet pressure by adding more water to tank or increasing back pressure
Suction piping too small Increase to pump inlet size or one size larger
Motor wired incorrectly Check wiring diagram
Casing gasket leaking Replace
Suction or discharge line valves closed Open

 

A-Little or no discharge | B-Pump will not deliver water | C-Loss of suction | D-Pump vibrates | E-Pump will not run | F-Pump leaks

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