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Pumping Problems

eric_clapp Jun 29, 2006 02:41 AM

Got a problem by where the pump stops pumping water, but is still working. Sounds Strange!
Basically the pump is a swimming pool pump and sits on land. Once primmed and turned on it pumps OK for a few hours then slowly the amount of water its pumping decreases. The pump is still working but the chamber in it is empty of water and full of air.

You can watch the amount of air fill up in the chamber.

The pump is a Espa Squipper.

Any ideas or suggestions would be welcomed.

Thanks

Replies (1)

mljt1956 Jul 07, 2006 10:56 PM

sounds like your intake is clogged. Do you have a fitler where the water enters? Make sure it is clear.

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