just installed ejector pump today and noticed it leaves about 10-12" of water in bottom of tank when it turns off, is this normal?
478208
It should not leave that much water at all in the bottom provided the pump is set in the very bottom of the basin the water is sewage not just plain water in summer months you will have a smell coming from there I suggest you re evaluate the level of the pump within the basin and if you still have the problem check the level of the basin make sure it is level as well. This should fix your situation.
478209
You can adjust the float action with the simple addition of a zip tie to lower the float level if it is not adjustable on yours. It also depends on if you are pumping uphill and how close you installed your back flow preventor
478210
You are not going to want it to pump until it is completely dry, but you can adjust the off float to remove the majority of the fluid. So to answer your question yes it is normal to have some water left. Depending on your application you may have more or less then other people due to how much lift your pump must overcome. Let us say you are using it in a basement. the pump pushes the water up the pipe until the water level hits the cutoff point. If you did not install a back flow inhibitor, gravity would drain the pipes back into your tank causing it to look like it cut off with a good amount of water in it, but less than the cut on float. hope that helps.
478211
Miss adjusted float switch or depending on where your check valve is installed, it may be water returning to the sump from the pipes.
478212
You are not going to want it to pump until it is completely dry, but you can adjust the off float to remove the majority of the fluid. So to answer your question yes it is normal to have some water left. Depending on your application you may have more or less then other people due to how much lift your pump must overcome. Let us say you are using it in a basement. the pump pushes the water up the pipe until the water level hits the cutoff point. If you did not install a back flow inhibitor, gravity would drain the pipes back into your tank causing it to look like it cut off with a good amount of water in it, but less than the cut on float. hope that helps. You are not going to want it to pump until it is completely dry, but you can adjust the off float to remove the majority of the fluid. So to answer your question yes it is normal to have some water left. Depending on your application you may have more or less then other people due to how much lift your pump must overcome. Let us say you are using it in a basement. the pump pushes the water up the pipe until the water level hits the cutoff point. If you did not install a back flow inhibitor, gravity would drain the pipes back into your tank causing it to look like it cut off with a good... » Read More You are not going to want it to pump until it is completely dry, but you can adjust the off float to remove the majority of the fluid. So to answer your question yes it is normal to have some water left. Depending on your application you may have more or less then other people due to how much lift your pump must overcome. Let us say you are using it in a basement. the pump pushes the water up the pipe until the water level hits the cutoff point. If you did not install a back flow inhibitor, gravity would drain the pipes back into your tank causing it to look like it cut off with a good amount of water in it, but less than the cut on float. hope that helps. « Show Less
478213
yes it is normal injection pump needs water to liquify solids before pumping
1517829
Mine does exactly the same thing, there is a floating piece in the tank that goes down and triggers a sensor to tell the machine the water is to a certain level. On mine that is when there is about three inches of water in the tank. Yes it seems like it should use that water but it wont. I just learned to keep mine full. My guess is that it is that way becase if you leave the machine on it keeps heating water in the internal tank and this way it has water to replenish the internal tank if it needs it. Either way, your machine is working normaly.
1252358
I don't have a manual in front of me, but I think it will go down to 1/2", but it sure seems like mine goes down to about a 1/4" and then will shutoff. On my cover, it often pumps it almost completely dry in one section, shutting off until water migrates in from other sections to "fill" the area around the pump. It then pumps that down as well. Rinse and repeat....it works very nicely and I'm VERY pleased. Much better than my previous pump that now seems more like a toy than a pump.
1832348
I add water every day because the top of the fountain may appear full, but could actually be low in the bottom. The day mine started making a noise, I opened it up and there was only about an inch of water in it, but top looked full. This is probably how others had the pump burn out on theirs, or seemed too noisy. Just a heads up....
992452
You have to drain the water out of the bottom by unscrewing the nozzle. If the filter is not drained and you have water it will overflow and water will get in engine. I like these because they are easy to drain. Gas should not have much water in tank so is drain mine every 2-3 tanks of gas and I have 200 gallon gas tank.
1660487
Yes, it is normal since the water has to go through 2 filters before coming out. It usually takes about 10-15 seconds for the water to come to a complete stop.
1677108
it sounds like the water is puming out to fast for the water coming in. the pump is probably too big for your application. try reducing the outlet hose size to about 3/4" instead of the 1 1/4" it is set up for. if the float had about 8" of travel instead of 3" you would be fine. my pump works fine for me, i am happy with it.
338674
Mine is at the same level you might have a clog somewhere that is causing less waterflow to the rear try rinsing your bottom spong with aquarium water. or check your pumps flow rate might be too high
2219702
No but I leave the hose hooked up and turned on low. Tank will not overflow
7515
If you leave it open, be sure and check it for leaks until your sure you can trust it. Some have complained about over flow but I haven't experienced it yet. I shut mine off when I'm not in the truck.
478862
Make sure everything is connected properly. The reservoir needs to have the tube in it that puts the fluid in to the bottom of the tank and the gun needs to be hooked up to the other side of the cap. If there is no air gap between the gun and the liquid it will pull the liquid into the gun.Also, my instructions stated to dump the reservoir after 2 inches of fluid accumulated.
1566624
The contactor should turn off the pump once you hit ~60psi. If it keeps running the pressure sensor/switch is broke. If it keeps switching on and off the pressure builds too fast because the tank bladder is gone. If you press the valve at the top and water comes out the bladder is gone - replace tank.
494068
I have not had this problem with either pump I installed. Possibly water is not staying in the line and the gaskets are getting dried out or your intake and overboard discharge are clogged and water is not flowing smoothly through the system or (if you have one) your holding tank is full so there is no place for the water to pump into...
816680
Once you fill out the water tank it should starts moving... i think your motor is defective... is there any water flowing out the spout?
2068786
while the pump is self priming, and will work out of water, I would suggest priming the pump before operating it, for fear that it may overheat. or keep the pump below the water line (out of the tank) to ensure it has water in it no matter what.
1660489
Yes it is normal. I have the same system. Its the design of the system. The way it works the filters are never under pressure. The pros are you don't have to worry about water leaks. the con is its annoying that it takes time to shut off. The more pricier ones have a pressurized tank allowing better flow control or instant shut off.
1231211
Not sure what normal is:-) but if the water tank is not out of water when you refill it, it does make sense. It's not leaking is it?