The following diagnostic guide applies when your centrifugal pump motor is running but water problems exist.
For any bore pump problems call us on 9246 0111 seven days a week for telephone advice or to book a service Perth metro-wide. You can also visit our main website here.
(If pump is not starting at all then an electrical problem exists not covered in this guide. Call to book a visit from one of our water bore / pump specialist electricians who have all the necessary tools for diagnosis or repair of pump electrical problems. More info covered here .)
Pump runs but no water?
Priming – suction pipe not completely filled with water.
The check valve has failed
Discharge head too much – depth to water beyond pump range.
Suction lift too high. Suction pipe may be too small or long, causing excessive friction loss.
The Impeller is blocked.
Suction pipe/screen/strainer completely blocked.
Pump motor running in reverse (check direction).
Air pocket in suction line.
Air leaks in suction line and/or shaft seal, gland packing.
Discharge line closed off, solenoid valve not opening or gate valve closed.
Poor flow?
Priming – casing and suction pipe not completely filled with liquid.
Discharge head higher than anticipated. Check friction loss in piping.
Suction lift too high. Suction pipe may be too small or long and causing excessive friction loss.
Impeller partially plugged.
Suction pipe/screen /strainer partially blocked.
Pump motor running in reverse (check direction).
Air pocket in suction line.
Air leaks in suction line and/or shaft seal, gland packing.
Foot valve too small.
Suction pipe not into the water enough after draw-down.
Mechanical faults such as the Impeller damaged, gland-packing of shaft seal damaged or wear rings worn.
Water pumps OK then stops?
Leak in suction line.
Leakage of air into pump casing.
Air pocket in suction line.
Suction lift too high.
Insufficient groundwater.
Not Enough Pressure?
Speed to low.
Air in water.
Wrong impeller diameter.
Mechanical fault – Wear rings worn. Impeller damaged. Shaft seal or gland-packing damaged.
Wrong direction of rotation.
Water pumps OK then stops but pump still running
Leak in suction line.
Leakage of air into pump casing.
Air pocket in suction line.
Suction lift too high.
Pump is noisy.
Hydraulic noise – cavitation, too much suction head.
Mechanical Faults including – pump and drive unit out of alignment ,rotating elements binding, shaft bent, bearings worn.
Pump leaks .
Gland Packing worn/loose. Shaft seal damaged.
Packing incorrectly inserted or not properly run in.
We have drilled thousands of modern submersible water bores in the Perth metropolitan area. Over the lifetime of the bore Virgin Bores customers can save thousands of dollars.
If you want to save money and have a great garden call us on 9246 0111. We will drop by and give you an idea of price and where your bore should be drilled.
As you can see it was tight access in the driveway for this water bore.
Winter is a great time to have your water bore drilled. Call on 9246 0111.
Thanks Angela for letting us know you were happy with the supply and installation of your new reticulation controller at your house in Armadale.
One of our specialist electricians installed a new 6 station reticulation controller. It has a back-up battery and a built in transformer hardwired into mains power and the installation of a multi core tail to solenoid location in ground.
If your reticulation controller needs replacing, call Troy on 9246 0111.
We recently drilled a modern submersible water bore in the Perth suburb of Waikiki.
Subsequently Jack attended to connect the bore to the client’s exsisting reticulation system and disconnect from mains water. He then installed a tap and pressure release valve for our Waikiki client. A tap using bore water is useful and it is also usually high volume.
You can see the PRV in this picture on the vertical PVC piping of the tap. The PRV is a safeguard against ‘deadheading’ the bore pump.
Bore tap and pressure release valve
If you live in Waikiki or the surrounding suburbs of Safety Bay or Rockingham and are considering a water bore, call Troy on 9246 0111
We repair modern submersible water bores all over the Perth metropolitan area. Our friendly and expert team are ready to help.
Fused Motor Perth
Clive recently contacted us with a problem with his bore. Tom attended and quickly diagnosed the problem as a fused motor. He pulled the faulty motor and replaced it with a new motor.
Repair water bore Perth
Thanks, Clive, for the feedback about Tom and the team – ‘very experienced’ – ‘pleasant to deal with’ – ‘arrived at the agreed time’ – ‘highly recommended’ – ‘quote was also competitive.’
If you your water bore is faulty, call Troy on 9246 0111.
We often get comments on the brightly coloured Virgin Bores vans (with the flower) out and about on streets of Perth.
Our mobile service teams are able to fix your domestic water bore or reticulation problems. We replace modern submersible pumps in Perth. We fix all types of bores and reticulation. Our experience will save you time and money. We can advise you on insurance claims for your bore repair.
Reticulation repair Perth
Family Business servicing Western Australians for over 20 years
We are fully equipped and ready to help with any garden bore problems. Call us on 9246 0111 and our expert and friendly tradesman will be at your front door ready to help.
Our mobile service teams do prompt repairs to ALL TYPES of Water Bores & Reticulation Sprinkler Systems Perth metro-wide. Free phone advice. Our experience saves you time and money. Bore repair HOTLINE 1300 734 300 North of River: Troy 0408454130 South of River: Brett 0411511611
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