Over the years, the esp companies, in conjunction with the major oil companies, have. Depending on your knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, many of the repairs can be done without professional advice. For high horsepower submersible well pumps, use an electrical controller that slowly spinsup the submersible pump motor to full speed. When you get a clamp on ammeter, your pump should pull between 9 and 11 amps per line. Submersible pumps of various capacities have wide applications. Unplug the pump s power cord first, then remove the pump form the water do not use the cord to lift. View and download ozito psdw350 instruction manual online. This is measured in terms of meter of water column, independent on the liquid density. A guide to submersible pump installation an troubleshooting submersible borehole pumps are widely used around the world in water supply, general industry, booster stations, land irrigation, land drainage and in offshore and mining installations. Checklist of problems vvith centrifugal pumps and their causes. One of the biggest factors in pump failure is irregular maintenance. Read all instructions in this manual before operating pump.
The typical submersible pump is cylindrically shaped, about 42inches tall and most are 4inches in diameter. Submersible pumps model st1500 series multiquip inc. Water distribution, well drillers, pump installers, water treatment operators, wastewater. Submersible pump system trouble shooting aqua specialties llc. Clogged impeller or foreign material in pump disassemble pump, inspect and remove foreign material, reassemble and set impeller with correct lateral settings 9. This could be caused on the submersible well pump by the pressure switch. Make sure all debris is removed from the area around the impeller.
With the submersible pump pressure switch in a closed position, check the voltage across the switch. Submersible well pumps for drinking water wells components of submersible pump well systems. If the fuses blow or overloads trip while the well pump is operating, check line amps. How a submersible well pump works and signs of failure. Successively start and stop pump until flow is delivered. The pump remains dipped in water due to which there will not be any suction trouble. A guide to submersible pump installation an troubleshooting. If more than 5% above the manufacturers nameplate value, the pump is overloading, which indicates a defective well pump and or motor. Pdf a technique has been developed to clean used submersible pumps chemically. This manual has been prepared to educate operators in the general education. In troubleshooting a nonfunctioning submersible pump system, you must strive to diagnose and repair the problem without unnecessarily pulling the pump out of the well or digging up the buried line. Electrical submersible pumps manual 1st edition elsevier. Depending on your console type and its installed features, you may only see and be able to access some of the functions andor steps, just skip over the material in this manual that does not apply to your particular installation.
Examine the circuit breaker and the fuses to the submersible pump to ensure that they are operating correctly. The head of the pump is an expression of how much height the pump can lift the liquid. An animation descriptive video for submersible pump operation underwater created by incube pixel incube corporate services pvt ltd. The shape of the pump and motor is cylindrical which makes it easy to be fitted in drilled bore in the earth. Water distribution, well drillers, pump installers, water treatment. Troubleshooting submersible and jet pumps earl pruitts. The pumps are fully floodproof if an unexpected flooding should occur. The common problem arises in submersible pumps are pump wont start or run,motor hums but little or no water is moved, pump runs for a short time and delivers some water, but.
If the troubleshooting in the 5 steps above do not resolve your problem, it may be time to replace the pump and motor. Electrical mechanical checklist maintenance report what if my pumps need repair. Before taking any troubleshooting action, disconnect the pump from the power supply. Fuse overload or circuit breaker trips when motor is started.
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Pdf challenges of using electrical submersible pump esp in. The motor on this pump is guaranteed by the manufacturer. Do not lift, carry or hang pump by the electrical cables. Your email address will never be sold or distributed to a third party for any reason. Remove blue strainer base by squeezing the two clips that attach it to the pump. Put the clamp on ammeter at the breaker to the hot wires to the pump house when the pump is not running and see if you get a value of draw. When faced with a submersible pump problem ask an expert for solutions. If the overload cutout is tripped, it is essential to identify and deal with the cause of the overheating. Dab pumps reseres the right to mae modications ithout notice. Submersible pumps have a longer life expectancy than other sump pumps.
Pumps are placed at the bottom of the well and push water sometimes hundreds of feet into your home. Installation and operation manual submersible nonclog pump important. Aug 01, 2015 first of all try to know the what problem occurs in it by puling it out. Submersible pump is centrifugal type of pump which pumps out water from the bored hole or well. Franklin submersible motors are designed primarily for operation in the vertical, shaftup position. You have the pump turned on but now it wont shut off.
The submersible pump unit comprises a submersible pump assembly directlycoupled to a submersible electric motor. The first could be that power is not being supplied to the pump. There are many benign reasons that your pond pump may not be working most of which have nothing to do with the pump being broken. If pump doesnt start, check sensor connection at printed circuit board pcb, if loose, repair. Griswold pump company pump operation page 20 installation, operation and maintenance manual griswold model 811 troubleshooting if problems are encountered during startup or pump operation, refer to the folowing table for. If you have a problem with your trash pump that cannot be resolved using the operation, repair, and service manual, or if you have questions about the operation, service, repair, or maintenance of your trash pump, contact your local tsurumi trash pump dealer. Submersible pump troubleshooting questions answered. Perform shut off head test on pumps to establish pressure being produced when possible. It stays protected against external elements such as corrosion, water, dust and debris. Perform draw down test on pumps to establish gpm being produced when possible.
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Obviously, the connection at the pump motor cant be checked unless the pump is pulled out of the well. Many manufacturers mark down their pumps hp to let users assume that their pumps use less electricity. Electric submersible pumping esp utilizes a submerged electrical motor driving a multistage centrifugal pump. Troubleshooting well pump electric terry love plumbing. No power to pressure switch due to blown fuses, open switches or loose connections. Damage to the electrical cables can cause shock, burns or death. Submersible sewage pumps amenities from technology for people and the earth printed on recycled paper with soy ink evidence of our commitment to the environment cccr. Purchase electrical submersible pumps manual 1st edition. Replace blown fuses and reset the breaker if it has been tripped. I have outlined some troubleshooting steps below to help investigate the possible cause. Submersible well pumps for drinking water wells problems. If the submersible well pump wont start, there could be one of three things wrong. The connecting bracket accommodates the coupling between the pump and motor shafts and also serves as the water intake passage.
Defective pressure inspect points and switch replace switch if necessary. Lets say a homeowner has a drilled well with a submersible pump located 500 feet from the house set at a. Run through a quick checklist of potential troubleshooting problems before taking your myers pump in for servicing. First of all try to know the what problem occurs in it by puling it out. But you can check for several different specific problems if your pond pump isnt working effectively.
Sep 04, 2017 this is a video of me showing you how i was able to track down and replace the control box for my well pump. Although a big problem for centrifugal pumps in general, submersible centrifugal pumps under oilfield conditions. Pump support troubleshooting the pump pump problem possible causes possible solutions no liquid delivered pump is not primed. The sealed chamber allows the pump to work under water. The value of submersible pumps is that they have sealed motors that are closecoupled to the pump body. A submersible pump is a sealed unit with the advantage of preventing pump cavitation when it pumps fluid from a depth. Technicians should test a well pump s control box before pulling a nonworking pump from the well. If you have a submersible pump the pump is in the well, you can operate your system. Loose connection see e, f, g in control box, cable or motor. Dec 26, 2010 this was given to me a long time ago to fix. View, print, or download troubleshooting the high lifter water pump. The pump unit is suspended in the well by the riser pipe. The common problem arises in submersible pumps arepump wont start or run,motor hums but little or no water is moved,pump runs for a short time and delivers some water, but. In order to ensure safe operation, it is very important that this manual be read in its entirety prior to installing or operating the pump.
It could also be some of the parts to the pump are damaged. Trouble shooting and maintenance of submersible pumps february, 2019. Use only stranded copper wire to pump motor and ground. It is recommended that you download this pdf document and assignment to. Difference between a repair and a complete overhaul procedure for refurbishing a submersible pump summary. Many of the problems that occur have to do with clogs and dirt buildup. Check the engine is running at the required power speed. If your pump isnt working, it could require more than a quick fix. Pond pump troubleshooting pond and waterfall pump troubleshooting. Troubleshoot the issues with your submersible environmental pump here. Wires should be color coded for ease of maintenance and troubleshooting. Tls350 and tls3xx series manuals and guides veederroot. This is because a sealed, oilfilled chamber holds the pump motor.
Test the pump mixer operating cycle, under load if liquid level in the station permits. Technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution topsis model is one of the most prevalent multi criteria decision making methods to solve problems. Installation and operation manual submersible nonclog pump. A submersible pump is a device which has a hermetically sealed motor closecoupled to the pump body. Pdf cleaning and testing of used submersible pumps to.
Often a diagnosis is made through the process of elimination. The submersible motor is a reliable, efficient and troublefree means of powering a pump. Multiimpel ler submersible pumps with bui ltin electronics ideal for rain water and mains irrigation. Troubleshooting a well pump problem generally involves inspecting the many parts of the pump for signs of damage or improper functioning. The impeller should be able to spin freely with slight pressure. When raising or lowering of the submersible pump is required, always attach an adequate rope or lifting device to the correct lifting point handle on the pump. Worn pump bearings pull pump and inspect for bent shaft, straighten bent shaft, replace wear ring, remove any abrasive material, adjust impeller setting per peerless recommendations 8. Troubleshooting guide rjs selfpriming shallow well jet pumps a. Second, check the overload protection by checking the circuit breakers and third, check if the pressure switch is damaged.
Submersible pumps submersible pumps troubleshooting. Sometimes the overheating can introduce other problems in the motor, before it fails, which accelerates the process. When the flow is visibly reduced you may want to clean the pump. Check for the following items before replacing your pond or waterfall pump. Upon pulling the pump and motor you can check the splice connection at the motor. Pull pump, disassemble from motor and replace one or both if defective. When the water tanks pressure switch detects low water pressure, its switch closes, which turns on the electricity to the control box. Troubleshooting chart for franklin electric submersible pump that does not start. Pump will not start is your submersible well pump not starting. During acceleration, the pump thrust increases as its output head increases. Caution fill pump with water before starting or pump will be damaged. Troubleshooting warning the majority of problems that develop with under no circumstances should the submersible pumps are electrical, and most of pump be operated for any prolonged these problems can be corrected without pulling period of time with the discharge the pump from the well.
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