How Long Should My Effluent Pump Last?
September 12, 2018
By: Shopify API
The average life expectancy is 6 to 10 years for a residential low head effluent pump and 3 to 15 years for residential high head effluent pump. Life expectancy of the pump depends on many different factors, some of which are the quality of the pump, how often the pump has to run, and the electrical supply to the pump.
The table below lists common troubleshooting symptoms, probable causes, and corrective actions.
Symptom
Probable Cause(s)
Corrective Action
Pump won't start or run
Blown fuse
Replace with proper size fuse
Low line voltage
If the voltage is under the recommended minimum, check the size of the wiring from the main switch on the property. If OK, contact power company.
Defective float switch
Replace the float switch.
Defective motor
Replace pump
Pump starts and stops too often
Backflow of water from piping
Install or replace the check valve
Faulty float switch
Replace the float switch.
Pump won't shut off
Defective float switch
Replace the float switch.
Restricted discharge
Remove the pump and clean the pump and piping
Float obstructed
Remove the obstruction
Pump runs but delivers little to no water
Anti-airlock hole is plugged.
Turn off the pump, clean out the anti-airlock hole, and restart pump
Something is caught in impeller
Clean out the impeller
Low line voltage
If the voltage is under the recommended minimum, check the size of the wiring from the main switch on the property. If OK, contact power company.
Click the links below for more Effluent Pump info on our YouTube Channel:
How to Select an Effluent Pump
Why Sump, Sewage, and Effluent Pumps NEED a Vent Hole
Do you still have questions or concerns about your effluent pump? Call us today at RC Worst & Company for any of your effluent pump questions.
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