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Title: pump randomly stopping
Post by: JSMC on October 16, 2015, 09:53:26 pm
past day when working pump just randomly stopping. Varistream still on and showing green light. Then pump starts running again  in a few mins sometimes less. Any ideas?

already purchased new pump to change over.
Title: Re: pump randomly stopping
Post by: Smudger on October 16, 2015, 09:57:19 pm
Check calibration, check wiring connections, sounds like a loose connection to me

Darran
Title: Re: pump randomly stopping
Post by: Rob.Hall on October 16, 2015, 10:21:00 pm
Ditto.
Title: Re: pump randomly stopping
Post by: Matt. on October 16, 2015, 10:34:30 pm
Check ya wires mate I had this happen to me some days av been scratching me head and everytime it's either been the connection to the battery or the wire were connects to pump.

Or sometimes an air block, in this case you may have to take the hose off the outlet of ur Di bottle ........ But stand back as u pull it 💨
Title: Re: pump randomly stopping
Post by: Rich Wilts on October 16, 2015, 10:49:20 pm
Pressure switch is also a possibility.
Title: Re: pump randomly stopping
Post by: JSMC on October 16, 2015, 11:01:29 pm
had a mess about with wires  but nothing. As for battery power i don't think it is that as varistream is still on and never goes off.
Title: Re: pump randomly stopping
Post by: NWH on October 17, 2015, 12:14:41 am
Battery needs charging or is running flat,if you drive and then it's fine and its split charged it's the battery
Title: Re: pump randomly stopping
Post by: dave f on October 17, 2015, 05:42:20 am
try cleaning external filters if you have any  I once had a motorcycle that did the same sort of thing it would run for a while then cut out then when stood for a bit the fuel filter would fill off I would go/it was full of crud .cleaned it out sorted. or see if you have a kink in any pie work
Title: Re: pump randomly stopping
Post by: SeanK on October 17, 2015, 07:21:55 am
If you have a fuse check that its not lose then check that the connections on the battery are not lose or corroded, disconnect
the battery terminals and give then a rub with sandpaper.
I also find that that if I over tighten the pipe connectors on the pump it causes it to jam, they should be hand tightened only.
Title: Re: pump randomly stopping
Post by: Dave Willis on October 18, 2015, 09:33:02 pm
If it was the battery it should show on the controller and wouldn't start up again on its  own unless charged. Has to be a loose connection that rattles.
Title: Re: pump randomly stopping
Post by: Mike #1 on October 19, 2015, 06:12:42 am
Deffo the battery a mate of mine if he has left his switched on over the weekend it runs the battery flat and he is on a split relay , Battery will need a good overnight charge .
Title: Re: pump randomly stopping
Post by: Dave Willis on October 19, 2015, 07:33:09 am
Fit new bullet connectors with a proper crimper - do not use crappy scotch type squeeze on connectors.
Title: Re: pump randomly stopping
Post by: Spruce on October 19, 2015, 03:41:13 pm
Check calibration, check wiring connections, sounds like a loose connection to me

Darran

^^^ Agree with Darran. Our water's getting colder and calibration may need to be raised one point.
Title: Re: pump randomly stopping
Post by: Spruce on October 19, 2015, 03:43:29 pm
Pressure switch is also a possibility.

Varistreams aren't meant to be connected with the pressure switch in the circuit. A mates Varistream gave all sorts of issues, but has worked fine once the pressure switch was taken out of 'play'.
Title: Re: pump randomly stopping
Post by: Phil J on October 19, 2015, 07:35:09 pm
Charge your battery!!!
Title: Re: pump randomly stopping
Post by: JSMC on October 19, 2015, 08:28:14 pm
Turns out a terminal block had melted!. Noticed when stripping back insulation tape. It was on red wire from pump. Oh well now have a spare pump. Good thing to have on the shelf i guess.