Possible causes | Recommended action |
Pump operating in reverse rotation. | Change the rotating direction to the appropriate way. |
Gate valve is damaged. | Repair or replace the gate valve. |
Large voltage drop | Contact the electric power company and take measures. |
Pump for 60Hz is operated in the 50Hz zone. | Check nameplate and replace the motor. |
Discharge head is high. | Review the plan |
Significant loss in piping. | Review the plan |
Air intrusion because of the low driving water level. | Raise water level. |
Leaking from delivery pipe. | Inspect and repair |
Discharge pipe is clogged. | Remove foreign objects from the discharge pipe. |
Foreign object is stucked to suction opening. | Remove foreign objects. |
Pump is clogged. | Disassemble and remove foreign objects. |
Impeller is worn out | Replacing impeller |
Over load (Overcurrent) occurs.
Pump works at first, but it stops soon.
Pump stops after working a while.