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Goulds Pumps Goulds 1/3 Hp 115V 1 Phase Sump Pump 3/8" Solids Questions & Answers
Why will well pump lose its prime
George:
There is a packing or valve in the pump that is supposed to keep water in the pump. Either a packing (O ring) or a one-way valve has failed. If it is a "one way valve" there may be a piece of gunk holding the valve open allowing the prime to drain out of the pump.
Pump runing
check the pressure control switch for correct operation
Won't pump water but can hear it humming?
could be something plugging the impeller,theres I think 3 screws to remove the bottom check if some small stones are plugging it up.that pump should be installed off the bottom of the pit like on a patio block or the like.unplug the cord before messing with it.
Pressure on my Goulds 2000 pump went from 60% to
Hi im Rossouw
Its pretty comen for minisepal pipes to burst during a big storm due to more presure, also more lickly in winter. i lookt up the pump bt dident realy get speks on it bt i will bet that there is ground in the bilt in filter of the pump, cleaning that out is not recomended if u dont know how, i would get a plumber in and also install a big filter befor the pump to ensure that it dosent hapen in the future.
I am a plumber and if u do want to try to clean it ur self ill read up about ur pump and direct u. thast let me know.
Plz rate my advice or exsplenasion. help me help more ppl thanx!
Will #14 be okay for 1/3 hp 115 volts
It depends on how many amps the motor is. #14 wire will handle up to 7 amps at 100 feet. If it is less than 7 amps it should be okay. If the wire gets very warm after running then you may have to go with #12.
IS MY WATER PUMP MOTOR BURNED?
The easiest way to be sure is to meter the cord and see if you have 5-10 ohms across the lines and infinite resistance on each to the ground prong. You are better served to use a high output voltage tester as compared to a small hand-held 9 volt meter for testing grounds. It is likley the motor is shot though and the unit will need to be replaced.
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