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Flotec 1/4Hp Laundry Tray System Questions & Answers
1hp pump. Why does it start and run 5 seconds then shut off?
Does this unit have a pressure switch? A lot of pressure switches have an adjustable cut-in / cut-out allowing you to change the nominal operating pressure. If it is only running a short time, you could adjust the pressure switch and see if it helps. **With the power off** make small adjustments, don't crank it.
Can I reduce to use a 1" water line on a Flotec pump with a 1-1/4" port?
How to Set the Pressure Regulator on a Deep Well Jet Pump
- Install a pressure gauge between the pump and the control valve if one is not already installed. ...
- Run the pump until the pressure has stabilized. ...
- Adjust the discharge control valve to provide 20-psi back pressure. ...
- Open a faucet to let water run near the pump. ...
- Open the pump control valve slowly.
https://www.hunker.com/12583591/how-to-set-the-pressure-regulator-on-a-deep-well-jet-pump
My flotec sump pump began
It sounds like your float is hanging up. Yes, it does sound like your pit is too small. If it is smaller than 18" in diameter, it is too small. A small pit is bad for the pump too because if it is raining hard, your pit will fill very quickly. Now when the pump runs, it will empty very quickly. On-off-on-off-on-off is very bad for the pump.This is what is known as short-cycling, and it will burn up your pump in no time because of the constant on/off cycles.
Pump body and bracket position bolt mount repair.
lol too much power for the pressure tank back off the flow or get a new pressure valve 50 psi is good pressure how big is the tank what is the gauge rated for all these \details need to be spoken in order to answer sounds like you want some water lol its sucking air too tank doesn't need air it has to be primed first tighten the bolt and now you have to use pipe sealant white putty to seal those nuts and bolts back up pump cant suck air
How do I prime my flotec 4022 pump
A number of Flotec pump manuals are available here:
http://www.flotecpump.com/ResidentialResourcePage_resourcepage_ownersmanuals.aspx . The site lists a FP4022-10 pump with the direct link to the manual here:
http://www.flotecpump.com/resources/images/514.pdf .
For this type of pump, there should be a priming plug or priming tee. Remove the plug (or tee) and pour water into the pump. Keep adding water until the pump and all of the piping to the well is full of water. If a priming plug or tee was also added on the suction side of the pump, open that section and fill all of the piping on the suction side with water. Replace the plugs/tees then open a faucet in the house. Start the pump. After 2-3 minutes, turn off the pump if no water has come through the unit. Add more water through the priming plug or tee (or multiple plugs and tees). Then repeat closing the priming ports and start the pump after opening a faucet. Once the pump is actually pumping water, turn off the open faucet. Wait for the pump to shut off once it reaches full pressure. Open one or two faucets to check that the pump is properly sensing the pressure changes and maintaining system water pressure.
If the unit didn't pull water from the well, check the piping for air leaks. See the full trouble-shooting guide in the manual. Page 9 has the priming information and page 10 has the trouble-shooting guide.
I hope this helps.
Cindy Wells
What to do when it it isnt pumping water out
Check your intake hose connections and it may have a screen inside the water connection at the pump, and there may also be one on the discharge side, make sure they are clear and clean. Check the impeller for any blockage.
Motor running but not pumping any water
It could be one of three things, the inlet is plugged, the outlet is plugged or the pump is bad. I am assuming it worked properly until this failure. I am guessing but it has to be one of those three.
Priming shallow well pump
You need to remove the prime plug and fill it with water. If it does not fill there is a leak in the llines going to the foot valve or the foot valve is leaking.
Not enough suction
It sounds like it is a jet pump in a deep well. You probably will have to pull the foot valve and clean or replace it. Because of cost I would suggest getting a qualified repair person to check it out.
We have a fpsc4550A
The switch is at the top, and the float is supposed to push on the switch.
If there is anything between them, or the switch is stuck, it may not work right.
Push up on the switch manually with a piece of wood (don't like to use fingers with electricity and water), to see if you can operate it with more force.
If you can, then lift float to see if it is heavier than it should be, perhaps from leak or accumulated algae weight or something?
http://www.pumpagents.com/FlotecPumps/FPSC4550A.html
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