Goulds Pumps Plumbing - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

Question edited for clarity, 'Hmms' to 'hums'. Question moved from Cars and Trucks category. If it hums, it means the start/run capacitor on the motor has failed and needs replacing. https://www.google.com/search?q=GOULD+BGR75+humms ..

If its discharging all the time, I would say its sucking up contaminated water but if only occasionally, that would suggest something is rusting / deteriorating in the system and it "grows" when the pump is not in use. I would have a close look at the source tank(s), the connecting pipework and as a last resort, disconnect the pump and have a look inside the pump chamber.

Question edited for clarity. Question moved from Cars and Trucks to a Goulds category. Contact the maker of the supplier. It sounds like they left out a gasket or seal. https://www.google.com/search?q=Goulds+GT07+pump+leaking+water ..

Once you take off the front cover. You will see the impeller. Take of the rear cover and the shaft has a flat spot on it. You can hold it with a open ended wrench and spin off the impeller. It will be tight. There is no need to take it off unless it's broken.

pump not running possible start/run capacitor failure pump seized, no water to/from the pump

could be several things that cause this. I would first try increasing the spread between the upper and lower limits. it they are set too close together you can get this kind of bouncing on and off. Also, how old is the switch? as they age they get less and less accurate at reading the pressure accurately and this could be the problem. Longer shot, could be a leak in the well check valve. Water leaking back down into the well and that keeps turning the pump back on when there are no faucets open. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/marc_162a3912222e83a4

If you've got the water turned all the way on, it sounds like your setup is operating normal. If the pump where turning of and on say every 5 seconds or so I would say to check the air pressure in the water holding tank that it's at the correct pressure.

The impellers screw on. Hold motor shaft and unscrew.

Wiring diagrams for pump motors are usually on the inside of the cover of the wire access cover or on the motor tag. If this is a 1/2 HP motor it could possibly be wired 125V or 250V. Be sure to wire for correct voltage.

Have you checked the pump intake for any blockage?

Hi David, The first thing I would check would be water level in all the toilet tanks on this system. If the level is too high in any one of them you may be getting a very slight amount of water overflowing into your toilet which could cause the pump to kick in as described. If the water level is clearly below the the top of the overflow tube. If that is not the problem I would then check to see that you have the correct adjustment on the high/low pessure setting screws. It is important that there is sufficent pressure differences between the two or it will behave as described. Another possibility is the air pressure level in your pressure tank. Make sure it has adequate pressure as per manufacturers instructions. Finally if none of the above were the problem I would invest in a LINEAR one way valve (about $25.00) and install that between the pump and your pressure tank. If your problem is still un-resolved then you do have a leak somewhere and will have to track it down... hot water tank, dish washer, clothes washer.... Good Luck Alan

If the breaker is tripping you need an electrician to check wiring, pressure switch shouldn't be a problem. Don't try to work your way around electrical, always remember the unit will last longer if electrical is running properly to unit.

Its pressed together by machine just get a new one

Does the switch click open, if so it is wired wrong. If not it is set to high.

It may be the back flow check valve. If that valve is bad water will recirculate and never build pressure. If that is OK power it down then power back up. If it does not start then the controller is probably bad.

Those pumps last a long time. I do not think the problems are connected. I am assuming you are pumping water up from the pump. The pump has a check valve in the discharge that may not be closing. Cleaning that should solve your problem. Be sure water will pass through the discharge line into the drain.