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TROUBLESHOOTING (PUMP)
Table 9. Pump Troubleshooting (Continued)
Symptom
Possible Problem
Solution
Flow rate is slow.
Incorrect engine speed speed?
Increase engine speed.
Piping is clogged or damaged?
Clean or replace piping.
Clogged pump?
Clean pump well.
Discharge line restricted or undersize?
Flush out piping or replace.
Collapsible disc hose?
Replace with rgid or non-collapsible
hose.
Too many hose bends?
Straighten hose.
Hose lines too long?
Shorten hose lines.
Pump runs but no fluid.
Faulty suction piping?
Replace piping.
Pump located too far from fluid source?
Move pump closer to source.
Gate valve closed?
Open gate valve.
Clogged strainer?
Clean or replace strainer.
Discharge height too high?
Lower the height.
Pump starts and stops
pumping.
Leak in suction line?
Repair suction line.
Leak in foot valve?
Repair or replace valve.
Diaphragm has a crack or hole?
Replace diaphragm.
Defective or clogged flapper valves?
Clean or replace flapper valves.
Excessive noise while pump
is in operation.
Pump not secured properly?
Secure pump
Restricted suction line?
Clean or correct restriction.
Water can be seen on top of
diaphragm.
Diaphragm has crack or hole?
Replace diaphragm.
Screw loose holding diaphragm?
Tighten screw.
Pump stalls repeatedly
or stops for no apparent
reason.
Discharge height is over 25 feet (7.62
meters) of head?
Lower height
Material jammed in pump well?
Clean out pump well.
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