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Pump noise when nothing running

  • 28-11-2015 9:24pm
    #1
    Adrienne162
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭


    Just wondering if anyone can shed any light on this. Our boiler pump keeps going off when no taps or machines are running. We live in ground floor apartment. We can get rid of the problem by turning off switch in beside it but as we have a water softener system that has timed clean every few days we were told we can't switch pump off. This noise disturbs our kids sleep does anyone know a solution or why this noise happens when nothing is running?


Comments

  • #2
    Walter Becket
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭Walter Becket


    Can you post a picture of it


  • #3
    TheChizler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,514 ✭✭✭TheChizler


    Could just be restoring pressure every so often.


  • #4
    K.Flyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,565 ✭✭✭K.Flyer


    If your pump is switching on at regular intervals it is being caused by one of a number of thing, but it is always to do with loss of pressure.
    If there is no dripping taps or a minor leak, then it may be a problem in the toilet cistern, either the filling valve dripping or the flush valve letting water passed the seal.
    If it is none of these, then it is a problem with the pump. Worn non-return valves, worn pressure switch, leaking mechanical seals or pressure vessels are usually the most common problem and (depending on the make / model) usually easily repaired.
    Can you see the makers name on the pump.


  • #5
    Adrienne162
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭Adrienne162


    Walter Becket wrote: »
    Can you post a picture of it

    Tried to post pic but won't allow me to amend thread


  • #6
    Adrienne162
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭Adrienne162


    K.Flyer wrote: »
    If your pump is switching on at regular intervals it is being caused by one of a number of thing, but it is always to do with loss of pressure.
    If there is no dripping taps or a minor leak, then it may be a problem in the toilet cistern, either the filling valve dripping or the flush valve letting water passed the seal.
    If it is none of these, then it is a problem with the pump. Worn non-return valves, worn pressure switch, leaking mechanical seals or pressure vessels are usually the most common problem and (depending on the make / model) usually easily repaired.
    Can you see the makers name on the pump.

    Can't see the maker on it. Do you think a plumber is best trades person to call to have it looked at in detail? Or would in need boiler repair person?


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