Filled the water tank as usual, started the Shurflo pump, all good. Cam back a few days later and needed some water and blaaaa, the thing is producing air, not even a trickle. Removed the strainer figuring stuff in the bottom of the tank mucked it up, which has happened. Did not look too bad actually. I always keep a spare strainer assembly so went to that as diagnostic step. Presto.... all fine again! Took at good look at the trouble strainer and the o-ring is gone! Still don't know for sure as, but I guess it disintegrated and went through the pump in little pieces. This strainer was probably 10-12 years old so this message is to any of you having a Shurflow pump issue...take a good look at not just the gunk inside but for the presence and condition of that o-ring!
And of course the full tank drained itself down to the level of the strainer! Kind of a tip off right there I guess.
And of course the full tank drained itself down to the level of the strainer! Kind of a tip off right there I guess.
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