Shower sump pump problems...

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The second pump in as many years has stopped working. No idea what is wrong. The motor turns, there is no evident blockage in the system, it just does not "suck" or "push" any more. It is a FlowJet "Quiet Quad". /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gifHas anyone got any suggestions for things to look out for?
 
Hi

We've one on our yacht and had problems same as you. Found out that the inline filter was allowing air in. Replaced filter, job done. Also check any clips on the pipework as with age the connections can corrode or work loose--the rubber pipes could also be a problem to look at.

Hope this helps.

dansar
 
I am afraid that the pump does not seem to suck or push at the pump itself- so it is not a problem with leaks in the system or clogged exit. I tried all of those things already.
 
Hi again

Take the suction hose off the pump and fit a short length of pipe to the pump and then put into a small container of clean water--- a jam jar size will do. Switch on the pump and see if it sucks that water out.

If the pump position is anything like ours then it could be fun especially as you'll need 4 hands, a mirror, a torch and a sense of humour!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Is the voltage ok at the pump?

dansar
 
I've had the same issue and once we resolved it was not a air leak and as I had no spare, took rotational chamber apart.
With the bayonet clips normally used to connect this pump to pipes - it was easy to remove.
V interesting to see how it all worked without an impellor.
I found small items (bloody toenail clippings) were stopping four small flap valves from seating correctly against the plastic grills in each of the four chambers - and once cleaned out and reassembled - it went like a train. Bit fiddly as could not find a diagram so was exploring as I went - but it was worth doing.
Good luck
JOHN
 
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I've had the same issue and once we resolved it was not a air leak and as I had no spare, took rotational chamber apart.
With the bayonet clips normally used to connect this pump to pipes - it was easy to remove.
V interesting to see how it all worked without an impellor.
I found small items (bloody toenail clippings) were stopping four small flap valves from seating correctly against the plastic grills in each of the four chambers - and once cleaned out and reassembled - it went like a train. Bit fiddly as could not find a diagram so was exploring as I went - but it was worth doing.
Good luck
JOHN

[/ QUOTE ]I agree - we have had no end of problems with a shower pump that refused to suck properly. It was always bits of hair and other detritus under the little valves in the pump mechanism (despite having an inline filter fitted).

We have eventually changed the pump for an impellor one as our f'wd heads and shower had an impellor type and it never ever blocks up or fails.

(Actually I lie - after four years of use the f'wd one failed to start up on the first cruise of the season, because the impellor had stuck. Once it was freed, it all sprang into life again. Six months of inaction was a fair enough excuse I felt.)
 
Our shower sump is quite a large section of bilge - around 20 litres - and the pump is a standard immersible bilge pump. I think it's the one made by Rule in the USA. We have been living aboard since August 2004 and I did have to clean it once, early on, but I now put stainless pan scourers in the small sump at the bottom of the shower tray to filter out lint and hair. These small sumps are about the size of a man's fist with a stainless plate with holes above and a 1/2" drain hole at the bottom, leading to the main sump. These filters catch all sorts of crud and you just throw them out every month or two. Since cleaning the pump in early 2005 it has worked fine without any attention, living aboard year round. We discharge our small washing machine into the same sump so the pump gets a lot of use.

A big advantage of those bilge pumps is their ability to run dry indefinitely, useful when people leave them on by accident, which does happen.

On the other hand, the head is low so you have to lay out the system so that it can cope, with fairly large bore hose and not too much head.
 
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have seen a whale pump on which the gearing connecting the motor and pump had worn out, so the motor was turning, but not driving the pump.....

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that is exactly what happened on the previous pump... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
 
you people are talking about sump pump. hope to get the exact answer of my question from you people that's why posting here " Recommend me best Sump pump for home use" My older sump pumps were not long lasting.
This time i want to buy best Sump pump in the town
 
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Johny13 said:
you people are talking about sump pump. hope to get the exact answer of my question from you people that's why posting here " Recommend me best Sump pump for home use" My older sump pumps were not long lasting.
This time i want to buy best Sump pump in the town
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I suggest you start a new thread, otherwise posters will answer questions posted almost 10 years ago (which I almost did).
 
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