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Post by Syntax on Jan 12, 2015 22:11:56 GMT -5
I recently purchased a new aquatic 8800 booster pump from a vendor and I encountered a problem when hooking it up. When my source water line was connected to the pump, water would not flow through the unit. The pump motor runs but water will not flow through it, it seems to be blocked. Any ideas?
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Jan 12, 2015 23:32:59 GMT -5
Do you have a prefilter installed before the pump intake sounds like the pump may be bound up by sediments. Just a thought at least. Have you called the manufacturer or retailer you bought the pump from?
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Post by Syntax on Jan 13, 2015 6:14:35 GMT -5
Yes, I called them. I'm just wondering if anyone had any information. I don't think it is bound up, it's brand new. I try blowing into the inlet of the pump and it is definitely closed.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Jan 13, 2015 6:36:14 GMT -5
Does it have a Eso?
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Post by Syntax on Jan 13, 2015 7:10:06 GMT -5
No Jason, just the pump
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Jan 13, 2015 8:20:27 GMT -5
Try taking it apart to see if there's any obstructions left from the manufacture. Either that or send it back.
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Post by Syntax on Jan 13, 2015 8:35:52 GMT -5
I'll probably return it, I don't want to void the warranty by messing with it. Something is completely obstructing the flow... Maybe a bad membrane.
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Jan 13, 2015 8:47:13 GMT -5
Maybe just a bad pump
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Post by jasonandsarah on Jan 13, 2015 9:27:17 GMT -5
I don't know much about these pumps but did you check the bypass adjustment screw? I'm sure you did but it's what I found in the instructions lol
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Post by Syntax on Jan 13, 2015 10:15:15 GMT -5
Yep, I checked that as well. West Coast businesses are a pain to contact for us in the morning.
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Post by Syntax on Jan 13, 2015 21:20:10 GMT -5
I figured it out. Plugs were inserted into the inlet and outlet ports of the pump. The problem was the plugs were inserted inside out making it look like they were sleeves for 1/4" tuning instead of plugs. Ugh. Pump is kicking butt though... 1.5 gph to 3.5gph. I'm going to get the xtra membrane to eliminate even more waste and get higher production. I'm hoping for 1/1 after all is said and done.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Jan 14, 2015 6:08:01 GMT -5
I figured it out. Plugs were inserted into the inlet and outlet ports of the pump. The problem was the plugs were inserted inside out making it look like they were sleeves for 1/4" tuning instead of plugs. Ugh. Pump is kicking butt though... 1.5 gph to 3.5gph. I'm going to get the xtra membrane to eliminate even more waste and get higher production. I'm hoping for 1/1 after all is said and done. That's awesome! I upgraded my Ro/Di awhile back from 35gpd to 75gpd and it made little difference. Probably because of low water pressure. It takes me 7 hours to make 6g of water. That's a far cry from 75gpd.... Sent from my SM-N910R4 using proboards |
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Post by Syntax on Jan 14, 2015 12:49:47 GMT -5
I'm currently pushing 87 gallons a day from 100gpd membrane.... It's nice... But I want better  |
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