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Gus1949


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My water pump runs when turned on, I can hear it running but it is not delivering water. What is the problem? any advice appreciated.



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blaze


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empty water tank
blocked inlet to pump
sucking air on the inlet
stuffed pump/loose impellar
just a start for you
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Aus-Kiwi


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Pressure or valve blocked ? Disconnect at pump and check ? Easy if it has push on fittings .

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Gus1949


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Thank you Blaze. I detached the impeller housing and found the outlet valve was stuck closed. I found a technical solution, fiddled it with my finger, all good now:)

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iana


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There's no impeller in that pump, its a positive displacement pump with a rotor.

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Baz421


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next time open a tap in kitchen and suck like hell with pump ON

 



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