I have a Simer 2305 and the pump will run but does not when the water is low?

Must have got it working.

the float will only work when the pump is running

It may be but you do have a problem in it's kicking the GFCI and when you plug it into another outlet your loosing the safety that provides. Get this to a motor shop and see if they can dry it out and seal the junction box at the top of the pump. Don't plug it in as elect. will kill and it's fast enough to get you before you know it.

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Yes. I recently used a similar pump (Flotech 1/6 hp) running for about 24 hours - but it came with this warning "don't use continuously unless submerged in at least 4 inches of water". This is because it will easily overheat, as yours has been doing. Mine worked for pumping water out of my basement (not the speediest little pump), but only because there is a sump hole in the floor where the pump could remain submerged.

Is the pump pumping out water when it comes on? If it is than it may be running as it is designed and you may want to look in to why you are getting so much water in the sump. Once the sump is filled to high enough level it will run the pump until the water level is at a low enough level. In other words the ON level switch is much higher than the OFF level switch.

since the pumps cost is only about $40 i doubt that they make after market housings for it and i could not find any

The Simer brand of submersible dewatering pumps rely on being fully submersed in water for proper cooling and for the seals to remain water tight and effective.

According to the manufacturer, there is no oil used in the pump, other than a very small amount that was used in assembling the pump at the factory, so you shouldn't oil the pump, but rather follow the recommendations as to making sure the pump is installed properly.

Here's the owners manual for your particular pump (Model #2300) so you can check the troubleshooting FAQ's and so you can also contact the manufacturer, should you need replacement parts or need to make a warranty claim, etc.

http://www.simerpumps.com/pdf/1000001370.pdf

Hope you find this Very Helpful and best regards!

it has a check valve to keep the water from going back into the pit when it shuts off, depending on how high the pipe goes up when it stops pumping the water closes the check valve in which the noise, unfortuintly there is no quick fix, even changing the check valve it could still make the sound

I threw it in the trash.