billdz
New Member
Hi,
My lawn sprinkler pump attaches to a pipe that runs into a lake. The end of the pipe is held by a plastic floating duck. If I turn on the pump twice a day, everything is OK. However, if left off for 1 day or longer, the pump loses its prime. I called for service and they replaced the check valve at the end of the pipe in the water. They explained that, if this valve is loose, water will slowly leak out and prime will be lost.
Unfortunately, replacing this valve did not solve the problem. Now they are saying I should replace the pump. I'm skeptical, as the pump sounds fine, just as it did when everything was working properly. I assume there is a leak somewhere, but I do not see any leakage around the pump or anywhere else where the pipes are above ground.
Any thoughts on what might be wrong?
Thanks much,
b
My lawn sprinkler pump attaches to a pipe that runs into a lake. The end of the pipe is held by a plastic floating duck. If I turn on the pump twice a day, everything is OK. However, if left off for 1 day or longer, the pump loses its prime. I called for service and they replaced the check valve at the end of the pipe in the water. They explained that, if this valve is loose, water will slowly leak out and prime will be lost.
Unfortunately, replacing this valve did not solve the problem. Now they are saying I should replace the pump. I'm skeptical, as the pump sounds fine, just as it did when everything was working properly. I assume there is a leak somewhere, but I do not see any leakage around the pump or anywhere else where the pipes are above ground.
Any thoughts on what might be wrong?
Thanks much,
b