water pump help pump is not switching off WHY

Sylvia


Joined: 03/08/2009
Posts: 122

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 15:24

My water pump is not switching itself off, anybody any ideas why?

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 15:28

Sounds like the sensor's gone,

switch off/on from kitchen.

Call a plumber.

No big deal short term.

Navek

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 15:28

Check that all the taps are switched off properly in the villa and that one of the toilets is not running as it is usually because of water running somewhere.



Chris

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 15:35

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Snaefell



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 266

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 15:50

Our pump was switching on every few minutes and we eventually found out we had leaky toilets. Once the fitments in the toilets were replaced the pump stopped switching on when it shouldn't.

smoggyjim


Joined: 21/07/2007
Posts: 214

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 16:20

Our problem was the non return valve on the bottom of our water tank on the roof passing backwards dropping the pressure and causing it to cut in.

beeches


Joined: 17/03/2009
Posts: 134

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 17:07

Could be any of the above problems but sort it out quickly as your electricity bill will be sky high if you don't.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 17:33

I dont leave my pump on all the time i only switch it on when i need to.

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 17:37

Deniz1,

Why do you do that?

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 18:28

1 check for a leak

2 check the pressure valve isnt stuck

3 if all this is ok ask an expert I did say expert

journey1


Joined: 05/12/2009
Posts: 134

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 19:17

I have had so many 'tradesmen' check the same problem with the water pump and nobody seemed to be able to come up with a solution despite all varying checks and bits and pieces being replaced. The electric bills were just awful so now I only switch on when I need it and its no problem!

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 22:05

Msg9 Pump is on when using water when i am not i turn it off. Seems silly to leave it on for nothing.

Chelpet


Joined: 10/03/2010
Posts: 253

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 23:17

Had the same problem it turned out to be cheap toilet fitments, anyway it finally burnt out the cheap Chinese pressure switch on top of the pump which I replaced (easy job) with a good quality Italian one, had the toilets sorted with new better quality internals, problem solved.

gansa66


Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 241

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 23:37

you have a leak more than likely in your toilets check them they are only 3 tl to replace you dont need a plumber 1 minute job

call me 05428610552 i will tell you what to do on the phone free of charge



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keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
05/09/2010 00:04

deniz1,

It's supposed to turn itself off when you're not actually using water - if it doesn't, then you have a fault - possibly but not necessarily - a leak.

You really need to have the cause investigated if it doesn't turn off, as if there is a continual leak, it could damage your home - which would cost a LOT more than fixing the leek!

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
05/09/2010 06:52

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