Tag Archives: debris
How to Fix a Clogged Sink without Calling a Plumber
Often times we face problems with our home and look for a quick fix, but this does not mean that you have to spend a lot of money hiring a professional to fix it yourself. This is especially true when it comes to having a clogged sink. If you need some tips on how to … Continue reading
clogged pressure control switch for well pump?
The opening into the switch which senses the water pressure in the system can become clogged with sediment or debris. How can I unclog this?
Sump Pump running-No water is being pushed out?
I have a sewage sump pump and it was not working. I pulled it out and the fan was trapped with debris. I plugged it back in and the motor will hum, but no water will come out. Any ideas. Fan will run, but it will not push water out—Motor HUms when it is in … Continue reading
Sump Pump for basement is outside. Do I call an electrician or plumber for repair when it stops working?
The pump is in a deep well outside. It is covered by a grate. Thinking that dirt/debris could be clogging it, I previously covered the grate with a piece of Plexiglas but it still goes out occasionally. Usually light tapping on the pvc piping is enough to get it started. Not this time. Water is … Continue reading
Pool Pump Motor Noise..?
I bought a house about 2 months ago that has an in ground pool. Everything has been going well until about a week ago. After back-washing, rinsing, and restarting the pump, it now makes a high pitched humming noise while running, and the motor casing is hot to the touch. Also, the water flow through … Continue reading
I recently installed a new pump for my pool and now the jets have very little pressure. HELP?
I can’t understand why it’d be acting up like this but I opened the pool this year. My first problem was random holes on my pool cover from animals causing all the cover water/debris/leaves seeping into the pool. After cleaning the pool (which was not easy) I turn on my filter and the pool hardly … Continue reading
Well Water Concerns, Please Help?
About four weeks ago we had to replace our jet pump on our well. Since the piping was outdated, I just replaced everything and installed a new submersible pump and new 1" piping. Initially we had a lot of sand and mud, and we were told since the new submersible was drawing water faster and … Continue reading
How do I install interior basement perimeter french drains and sump pump basin?
I am attempting to install about 90 feet of french drains along the interior perimeter of my basement directing torwards a Sump Pump Basin. I have already used a laser level to find the low spot (pump location) and have a pretty go idea about the layout of the system. The plan was to create … Continue reading
Problem with pool pump?
I have a very old 20×40 inground pool with one skimmer and one jet. My jet is blowing a lot of air and pressure is low and drops to nothing then goes back to low. Can someone give me a step-by-step on what to check first to last? I have checked the skimmer basket and … Continue reading
pool pump help?
we have had this pool for 5-6 years and i have set up the pool before by myself and have had no problems but this year. i didnt do anything different other than i just opened it 2 weeks ago so it was green and i cleaned it and my pump would not push or … Continue reading