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perkiperki
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Apr 14, 2015

Water Pump

Full water tank & no apparent water leaks. Why is pump pushing air and very little water?

8 Replies

  • Ok I solved it. The pump strainer input hose had a mysterious chunk of debris in it preventing sufficient water flow. Thanks for the suggestion JMO!
  • If equipped with winterizing anti-freeze valve, make sure it is closed tight.
  • Open up faucet next to water pump and let it run

    Also if you have a 'winterizing kit' on pump suction make sure it is closed and not sucking air.

    Check suction side of pump for any leaks.......cracked fittings/pump due to frozen water
  • I'll play with it some more but assume all valves correctly open. Will let you know later.
  • Are the valves all lined up correctly to the pump? Strainer plugged possibly? JMO
  • Not sure. Suspect not. It had been sputtering but now just air. Pump humms but doesn't turns off.

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