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ksquires
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May 11, 2014

water pump issue HELP!!

We have had some issues with our water pump and cant seem to figure out whats going on with it.
when the holding tank is full, the pump works but when it gets to a lower level like 3/4 full the pump still runs but the water spits and sputters out of the tap like the tank is empty....HELP

7 Replies

  • I would bet a loose/leaky connection between the tank and pump. When the tank is full, there's enough pressure to keep it from sucking air, but when it gets low, the pump actually sucks in some air.
  • There are so many possibilities here, that anything is just a guess. With Zero information to reference, that is the best anybody can do. Your symptoms could be:
    A bad level gage (the tank is actually empty)
    A bad pick-up (if the tank is a top suction)
    A bad suction line (if the pump is above the potable tank)
    A bad pump (that is letting air into the system)

    A Word about vocabulary.
    Holding Tank - Where mixed black and gray waste are stored
    Black Tank - Where black waste is stored
    Gray Tank - Where gray waste is stored
    Potable or Water tank - Where fresh (drinkable even if you don't) water is stored

    Matt
  • We will double check but im sure its full we tried everything.
  • Probably going to have to get under and drop the tank.
    BTW are you positive the tank is 3/4 full when this happens? I think before i went this far, i would refil the tank using a 5 gallon container and see how much water i could put in. It might simply be an empty tank
  • My guess the pickup hose in the tank has broken off. See if you can pull it out and measure it.

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