Wells, Sump Pumps and Septic Sewage Systems - grinder pump/lift station pump dead
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sid
12-29-04, 01:21 PM
The pump (that lifts the sewage uphill to the main) won't run manually or automatically. The alarm float makes the alarm light flash, and the other floats movements look ok (though I'm no expert on this). The pump is not hot.
The printed material for this Barnes SGV series pump says the impeller might be locked, but I don't know how to fix this. I also don't know how to do suggested electrical tests.
I could use help on the above or other ideas.
Thanks, in advance. (I don't want to spend the next few days going to the bathroom in the woods.)
The printed material for this Barnes SGV series pump says the impeller might be locked, but I don't know how to fix this. I also don't know how to do suggested electrical tests.
I could use help on the above or other ideas.
Thanks, in advance. (I don't want to spend the next few days going to the bathroom in the woods.)
DUNBAR PLUMBER
12-29-04, 08:22 PM
Pull the pump from the pit, clean off with a hose and plug it in. Manually pull up on the float switch to see if this engages the pump.
Also check to see if the area around the impeller is clogged with an obstruction.
Also check to see if the area around the impeller is clogged with an obstruction.