removehtml]I seem to have a Problem with the water pump not shutting off. I have checked all the connections to the shower, Sinks and water heater. I show no leaks in the boat anywhere. Is there some kind of pressure test that can be done to see if there is a leak. Any help would be great. I would hate to burn up a pump. ThanksError: Error: expected [/URL], but found [/removehtml] instead[/removehtml]
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Sounds like a failed diaphragm in the pump
Assuming of course that it IS a diaphragm pump. If it's original, it's 20 years old, which is about when most of 'em do fail. When the diaphragm in a pump fails, it causes the pump to pull in air, which causes the pressure to drop, which causes the pump to run continuously without pulling any water through it. The first warning sign that the diaphragm is going: the pump cycles for no reason...at first just a short brrrp that can be hours apart, then closer together and a little longer...till eventually it starts to run continuously and shortly afterward ceases to pump any water. Allowing it to continue running WILL burn out the motor. So turn it off and the breaker (or pull the fuse) till you can either replace the diaphragm or replace the pump. If the pump is original, I'd opt for a new pump, 'cuz a complete rebuild kit--diaphragm, pressure switch etc (which it really needs if it is original)--will cost you almost as much.
Assuming of course that it IS a diaphragm pump. If it's original, it's 20 years old, which is about when most of 'em do fail. When the diaphragm in a pump fails, it causes the pump to pull in air, which causes the pressure to drop, which causes the pump to run continuously without pulling any water through it. The first warning sign that the diaphragm is going: the pump cycles for no reason...at first just a short brrrp that can be hours apart, then closer together and a little longer...till eventually it starts to run continuously and shortly afterward ceases to pump any water. Allowing it to continue running WILL burn out the motor. So turn it off and the breaker (or pull the fuse) till you can either replace the diaphragm or replace the pump. If the pump is original, I'd opt for a new pump, 'cuz a complete rebuild kit--diaphragm, pressure switch etc (which it really needs if it is original)--will cost you almost as much.
simple but effective test
You might laugh but it works to identify if there is a gross leak. Simply blow up a balloon and place it securely on the high pressure side of the pump plumbing and see what happens.
You might laugh but it works to identify if there is a gross leak. Simply blow up a balloon and place it securely on the high pressure side of the pump plumbing and see what happens.
Is the pressure switch stuck??
I had a simialar problem that bit of WD40 on the pressure switch cured. Dave
I had a simialar problem that bit of WD40 on the pressure switch cured. Dave
My water pump also failed
I also have a 33.5 Hunter and the fresh water pump just kept on cycling. I researched the name on Google and found that I could buy a rebuild kit, but not in stock at the places I visited. I then found a website that sold a brand new pump by the same manufacturer for a few dollars more than a rebuild kit (if I ever found one). The new pump works sweet, and I hope it also lasts 17 years.
I also have a 33.5 Hunter and the fresh water pump just kept on cycling. I researched the name on Google and found that I could buy a rebuild kit, but not in stock at the places I visited. I then found a website that sold a brand new pump by the same manufacturer for a few dollars more than a rebuild kit (if I ever found one). The new pump works sweet, and I hope it also lasts 17 years.
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