Troubleshooting Pump Problems the Easy Way

In any problem analysis, we have to specify theeasiest (and often overlooked) causes are
problem, checkwhether there is any deviationexamined first, itcould be a very useful tool.
from the normal condition,identify the possibleIf you are a beginner, you can start the
causes, evaluate the possible causes andthentroubleshooting from thevery first steps. More
confirm the true cause.experienced users may want to start fromthe
Pumps or other machinery will give tell tale signslater stages in the symptom list. The symptoms
when they arenot working properly. An observanthave beenidentified to make it easy to zero in on
pump user will be able toavoid major breakdownsthe correct ones. Thesymptoms have been
or damage if the problem is corrected early.arranged as:
In order to solve any pump problem, we need to1. No Flow, No Pressure - No water delivered at all
notice thesymptoms carefully so as to determine2. Low Flow and Low Pressure - Pump does not
the most likely causes.deliver sufficientwater or Pump does not deliver
Instruments like pressure gauges are very helpfulwater after some time or
and should beinstalled in the pumping system.Insufficient pressure developed
Very often we do have to rely on our 5 senses3. Short Lifespan of Shaft Seal or Packing - Shaft
to pinpoint theexact symptom. Normally, pumpseal or Gland
problems can be classified intoPacking does not last long
Suction Related, System Related, or Mechanical4. Short Lifespan of Bearings, Noisy Operation -
Related. It canalso be a combination of these.Bearings do notlast long or vibration and noisy
Most of the system related problems occuroperation or overheating of partsor seizure of
because of design flaw.bearings
For example, the designer may have chosen the5. Pump Trips - Pump stops by itself or Excessive
wrong pump whosecharacteristic does not matchpower consumption
the system requirement. Suctionrelated problemsWith this easy pump troubleshooter, anyone could
are usually caused by air lock that are due toeasily pinpointthe causes in a very short time.
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