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Shower pump with a mind of it own

  • 11-03-2016 12:26PM
    #1
    Sconsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,625 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I recently got the house re-plumbed, I have two showers that feed off the hot water tank and there is a pump beside the tank (in the hot press) which comes on when I turn on either of the showers. The problem is the pump is beginning to act up....the other morning the pump stayed running when I turned off the shower, it went off after a few minutes. yesterday it didn't start when I turned on the shower, after a bit of messing trying to get some flow it kicked in. This morning again it was reluctant to stop when I turned off the shower.
    My main concern is really is if this is a fire hazard, could the pump overheat if it is running dry? any ideas what could be causing problem?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Did you get the pump installed new when you got the house re plumbed? How long ago was this? What is the make & model of the pump?
    The main reason I ask is because the pump may be under warranty & any fiddling about you might do with it would void the warranty


  • #3
    sullzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,409 ✭✭✭sullzz


    It sounds like it could be a flow switch problem , not activating , then not switching off .
    If not installed correctly ( via a surrey flange ) warranty could be void .


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