Can't Get Chlorine into My Water

filada · Sep 4, 2008

I have my well connected to a chlorination tank. It has an LMI pump mounted on top of the tank. It has been working fine for many years but, suddenly, I can't get chlorine into my water and it stinks. I think it started when I replaced some of the piping due to a cracked T-fitting but it doesn't make any sense. I've tried replacing the LMI pump, hoses, fittings, duck bills. I empty my holding tank and let it fill and I'll get some chlorine into the water but from there it seems as though it doesn't get any chlorine into the system any longer. Maybe someone has an idea of what I may be missing. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm really tired of smelly water.

Southern Man · Sep 4, 2008

filada said:
I have my well connected to a chlorination tank. It has an LMI pump mounted on top of the tank. It has been working fine for many years but, suddenly, I can't get chlorine into my water and it stinks. I think it started when I replaced some of the piping due to a cracked T-fitting but it doesn't make any sense. I've tried replacing the LMI pump, hoses, fittings, duck bills. I empty my holding tank and let it fill and I'll get some chlorine into the water but from there it seems as though it doesn't get any chlorine into the system any longer. Maybe someone has an idea of what I may be missing. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm really tired of smelly water.

Maybe when you drained the tank some of the chemicals crystallized and clogged the pump discharge. Try taking that injection system apart and making sure that you don't have a clog somewhere.

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filada · Sep 4, 2008

I appreciate your suggestion. I have taken everything apart multiple times and can't find a blockage, that's what is really driving me crazy. The LMI pump is supposed to be capable of 80 PSI and my well pump shuts off at 50 so I can't see it as being too much pressure either.
Thank you for your input.

Gary Slusser · Sep 4, 2008

I assume you've taken the check valve out of the injector and cleaned it.

What did you change with the plumbing? Can you post a picture?

Speedbump · Sep 5, 2008

The injection fitting is the first to plug up. The injection fitting is the one that goes into your plumbing. Duck bills are the biggest failure of the LMI. Other than that it is a great little pump.

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