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Noisy Pump/ Making Weird Sounds/ Knocking SoundUpdated 8 days ago

 

Problem 

Probable Cause 

Solution 

Pump is more noisy than usual/ Making weird sounds 

Inlet plumbing of improper size 

Check & replace if necessary 

Broken spring of the discharge valve 

Check & replace if necessary 

Worn  

bearings 

Check & replace if necessary 

Excessive water temperature 

Reduce temperature 

Pump starving due to less water available at inlet 

Carry bucket test at pump inlet to ensure the pump is getting the required flow of water, especially when feeding from a buffer tank, or if there are too many bends in the inlet piping 

 

Please reach out to us [email protected] after this troubleshoot with your order number and findings. A short video/photos of the system would be very helpful.

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