SHURflo pump over heating....
SHURflo smart sensor model#5900-0211...Manufactured date 6/21/2011... We are traveling for the next few days and at the end of the 1st day we are stopped for the night and with the pump switch on we h...
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ScottG wrote:
I have the same pump and have accidentally left it running dry twice for a total of more than 5 days. In both cases, when I discovered my error the pump was only slightly warm and has worked perfectly for years after that.
These are hydrostatic pumps and wont be damaged by running dry.
Some other failure mode has made your pump hot. Maybe a short in the windings, worn bearings or something else.
It sounds like you'll either have to take it apart and figure out whats wrong with it or replace it. I dont think you can buy the same model new anymore though.
Correct......
Run dry capable ----w/o damage or harm
Motor is HOT due to:
Low voltage/high amp
Internal winding issue
Bad motor bearings
AND That model *Extreme Series was discontinued couple years ago due to issues
Direct replacement is Shurflo 4048 High Flow Pump
