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08-27-2006, 12:36 PM
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So Close, But Yet........
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FREDS LAW: Murphy was an Optimist 
I am One with the tank.... At least until the Eel lets go of my finger. 
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08-27-2006, 12:37 PM
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Are you sure that the gfci isn't tripped?
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08-27-2006, 12:38 PM
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This doesn't seem to be a good weekend for plumbing  I hope you can get it figured out
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08-27-2006, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by theplatypus
Are you sure that the gfci isn't tripped?
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Yup, the GFCI is fine.... I know the pump is on because when I touch it it's warm, almost hot to the touch, but it's not drawing water....
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FREDS LAW: Murphy was an Optimist
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08-27-2006, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Cylenchar
Yup, the GFCI is fine.... I know the pump is on because when I touch it it's warm, almost hot to the touch, but it's not drawing water....
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This may sound stupid, but make sure the pump isn't backwards. Also make sure that any ball or gatevalves are open.
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08-27-2006, 02:41 PM
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It can be rebuilt.
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have you cleaned the pumps impellor? there may be built up calcium carbonate on the impellor. a good vinegar soaking should fix it.
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08-27-2006, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Geoff
have you cleaned the pumps impellor? there may be built up calcium carbonate on the impellor. a good vinegar soaking should fix it.
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That's my next course of action....
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FREDS LAW: Murphy was an Optimist
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08-27-2006, 05:55 PM
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Well, sounds like you are not havg a great plumbing day. Good luck to you!
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08-27-2006, 06:00 PM
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What brand of pump do you have?
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08-27-2006, 09:38 PM
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Sorry for your trouble...I guess I don't have to tell you that really blows.
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08-27-2006, 10:41 PM
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Ratties
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My cure
I agree that thi scan be a frustrating hobby, so what have i done to correct this, taken up an additional hobby to teach me one thing..patience. My second hobby is Bonsai trees and you are absolutely required to have patience.
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08-28-2006, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Geoff
have you cleaned the pumps impellor? there may be built up calcium carbonate on the impellor. a good vinegar soaking should fix it.
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Took the pump apart, cleaned it, did not look like this was the problem.... it was actually very clean...
BTW, it is a Posiedon PS4 Titanium
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FREDS LAW: Murphy was an Optimist
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08-28-2006, 08:02 PM
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It can be rebuilt.
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ok, there is not much going on in a Velocity pump. what happens when you plug it in without any water going through it? it should sound god awfull. 
every now and then i have to quickly unplug than plug my T3 in to get it going properly. this is like once every 20 times or so.
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08-31-2006, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Geoff
ok, there is not much going on in a Velocity pump. what happens when you plug it in without any water going through it? it should sound god awfull.
every now and then i have to quickly unplug than plug my T3 in to get it going properly. this is like once every 20 times or so.
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it doesn't make any noise at all..... just heats up... but on the inside on the metal there are scrapes like it warped and scratched when the joint failed before the automaic shutoff kicked in...
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08-31-2006, 11:39 AM
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Why I get nothing done...
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geez, sounds like a rough day over there.
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