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mountainsparky		#1 Posted : Saturday, October 02, 2010 8:52:46 AM(UTC)
Rank: Junior Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 7/20/2009(UTC) Posts: 75		the pump doesn't seem to have enough power to get the water flowing. I have applied suction to the discharge to get it going but it stops. System is NOT sucking air in that I can tell


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mtnwalker2		#2 Posted : Saturday, October 02, 2010 9:08:51 AM(UTC)
Rank: Senior Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 10/22/2005(UTC) Posts: 817		" Originally Posted by: mountainsparky the pump doesn't seem to have enough power to get the water flowing. I have applied suction to the discharge to get it going but it stops. System is NOT sucking air in that I can tell Easy check. Disconect the supply hose to the column and while holding it the same level turn on the pump. If it won't issue water the pump is either clogged up or bad. If it does push water up make sure no air leaks on the down side and keep the return hose below water level to create siphon effect so pump will no longer have any head pressure to push against."


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mountainsparky		#3 Posted : Saturday, October 02, 2010 9:37:18 AM(UTC)
Rank: Junior Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 7/20/2009(UTC) Posts: 75		Thanks MtnWalker. All is well now, I am having much fun now. Working like a dream.


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mtnwalker2		#4 Posted : Saturday, October 02, 2010 10:04:55 AM(UTC)
Rank: Senior Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 10/22/2005(UTC) Posts: 817		" Originally Posted by: mountainsparky Thanks MtnWalker. All is well now, I am having much fun now. Working like a dream. I hve never used a pump before. How about shareing your fix for others that do and might have problems. The issue seems to creep up now and then. Just so they can have fun too."


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LWTCS		#5 Posted : Saturday, October 02, 2010 10:52:36 AM(UTC)
Rank: Senior Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 12/10/2009(UTC) Posts: 519		Be mindful bout your pump working while your running.


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mtnwalker2		#6 Posted : Saturday, October 02, 2010 11:46:32 AM(UTC)
Rank: Senior Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 10/22/2005(UTC) Posts: 817		" Originally Posted by: LWTCS Be mindful bout your pump working while your running. Damn good reminder. Also have a large ABC fire extinguisher always handy. so simular to boiling and collecting gasoline. Put your collection jug inside a pot with an inch or 2 of water in the pot. Many times I have had the colllection hose fall out ofthe collection jar or it has overflowed. Just a safety valve for my ignorance or forgetfulness."


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mountainsparky		#7 Posted : Saturday, October 02, 2010 4:03:03 PM(UTC)
Rank: Junior Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 7/20/2009(UTC) Posts: 75		I actually raised the cooling water resevoir about two feet higher and it performed flawlessly. I'll PM you with my other quandry


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