The average life of a pond pump is two years and costs an average of $ 500. But of course these statistics do not help you if you work the pump pond fish do not leave your breath away. Perhaps you are panting after seeing the cost of a new pump. Fortunately, most of the pumps stop working, a small pond pump troubleshooting can be solved.
A pump fails to work, if you do not have enough water. Waterfalls are often linked ponds to reducesignificantly in the river, just because a pump is not hidden in a slotted spoon enough water. Visually check to ensure that the pump and the pump is completely submerged. Of course, this seems simple. But the number one reason for pump failure is the lack of water. Often, mats, nets and other barriers must be cleaned regularly to prevent accumulation of dirt in excess.
The next thing to consider is whether the pump is clogged. Mechanical skimmer boxes have been developed primarilyHouse of the pump and keep it from clogging with the use of multiple barriers. Chances are, if the pump pond is at the bottom of your pond, they become clogged and often require regular attention. Visually, the end of the pump and the pump disconnected rotation of the wheel and clean looking with a jet of water from the hose.
Rarely, old ponds are bubbles of steam. However, it is still worth noting. The pumps are designed to pump pond water and air. So if a bubble of air is trappedin the plumbing of the pond the pump can become vapor locked. In this instance, the pump impeller would be spinning but no water would be coming out. A vapor lock can be fixed by tilting the pump to allow air to escape.
The fifth step to troubleshooting your pond pump is checking the electrical source and its connections. If the pump is not making any noise or vibrating it is good idea to check the power source. Often after an electrical storm or heavy rain a GFIC outlet trips, turning the power off. Reset the breaker by pressing the button labeled "reset" on the outlet. GFCI's are very sensitive, but are important as they protect people from receiving a shock in case of an electrical malfunction.
If the breaker continues to trip the pump usually has one of two problems. Often seals on bearing pumps allow water to enter into the inner workings of the pump causing the pump to trip the breaker. A simple slit in the cord due to traffic or weight on the cord can allow water to enter after the morning dew or a rain storm.
If the impeller in the pump does not spin freely it can cause the breaker to trip, causing a power surge. If this is the case. It is time to buy a new pump. There are no manufacturers that have built pond pumps with repairs in mind. It is much more cost effective to replace the pump with one that carries a good warranty of 3 years or better than to fix it.
The value of a "good" pump is in its warranty. Many bearing driven pumps used in ponds today are nothing more than retrofitted sump pumps used in basements. These are usually backed by a one year warranty. The challenge for pond pump manufacturers face is to develop pumps to run twenty four hours a day. The best pumps today are energy efficient, high flow magnetic pumps that come with easy exchange policy and last over 3 years.
