Blocked hosepipe

[Ian Docksey]

It's a very straightforward however depending on the chaps knowledge familiarisation with the equipment it may be a mine field of issues 

Tank - Pump controller - Pump - hosereel - brush 

The OPs wording also makes me think his hosereel is his worry but from experience it's most likely basic plumbing at fault 

From tank to pump(as I'm a newbie) will be gravity fed. If you getting nothing at pump, there's your problem. If after pump we are talking air lock. So go back to hose after pump. If getting water, we are then talking blockage in hose reel. 

 

[Ian Docksey]

It's a very straightforward however depending on the chaps knowledge familiarisation with the equipment it may be a mine field of issues 

Tank - Pump controller - Pump - hosereel - brush 

The OPs wording also makes me think his hosereel is his worry but from experience it's most likely basic plumbing at fault 

Yep suppose I'm pretty lucky  having plumbing background 

 

[Ian Docksey]

It's a very straightforward however depending on the chaps knowledge familiarisation with the equipment it may be a mine field of issues 

Tank - Pump controller - Pump - hosereel - brush 

The OPs wording also makes me think his hosereel is his worry but from experience it's most likely basic plumbing at fault 

If isolation valve from tank is off. He'll be gutted,  always start from nearest to tank. Bypass filter if need be. Make sure water is hitting pump.

 

[Deleted member 7446]

If isolation valve from tank is off. He'll be gutted,  always start from nearest to tank. Bypass filter if need be. Make sure water is hitting pump.

I personally think if he has worked it out we won't see him for dust.

He joined on Saturday posted his dilemma and awaits our technical support and has massive gaps between correspondence 

That's my opinion from seeing previous posts from others 

 

[Byo74]

I personally think if he has worked it out we won't see him for dust.

He joined on Saturday posted his dilemma and awaits our technical support and has massive gaps between correspondence 

That's my opinion from seeing previous posts from others 

There are gaps between messages because  I’m still working but just with one pump. 
I appreciate all the advice and intend to be here for a while, hopefully passing on any knowledge I get to others in the future. It’s just difficult when you are just starting up and have inherited equipment that isn’t in the best condition 



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[Deleted member 7446]

There are gaps between messages because  I’m still working but just with one pump. 
I appreciate all the advice and intend to be here for a while, hopefully passing on any knowledge I get to others in the future. It’s just difficult when you are just starting up and have inherited equipment that isn’t in the best condition 

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Mate I feel for you. "Inherited" OMG it looks awful and no fault of your own

With respect it all needs stripping down, cleaned rewired and serviced

The wiring is an absolute mess the pump strainer looks green and possibly a diaphragm failure by the sound of it.

Look if I can offer you any help remotely I will

Kind regards Austin 

 

[Ian Docksey]

I personally think if he has worked it out we won't see him for dust.

He joined on Saturday posted his dilemma and awaits our technical support and has massive gaps between correspondence 

That's my opinion from seeing previous posts from others 

If he has any respect as a newbie he will ,quote anything he has found from learning  from others. 

 

[Ian Docksey]

If he has any respect as a newbie he will ,quote anything he has found from learning  from others. 

Just go back to gravity,  upto you pump, if you have water flowing before your pump, work from there 

 

[Ian Docksey]

Just go back to gravity,  upto you pump, if you have water flowing before your pump, work from there 

If not pumping from pump, even though you hear pump is moving/working impeller in pump may have broke, which will mean new pump. 

 

[Deleted member 7446]

This best illustrates the basis and a great guide for fault prognosis as it breaks down the component parts of a system 

 

[Ian Docksey]

Just now, Apw1210 said:

This best illustrates the basis and a great guide for fault prognosis as it breaks down the component parts of a system 

As I said previously, break down in sections. Though some plumbing experience helps 

 

[Ian Docksey]

As I said previously, break down in sections. Though some plumbing experience helps 

Start from tank and work forwards. If you have water via gravity to pump, work from there

 

[spruce]

There are gaps between messages because  I’m still working but just with one pump. 
I appreciate all the advice and intend to be here for a while, hopefully passing on any knowledge I get to others in the future. It’s just difficult when you are just starting up and have inherited equipment that isn’t in the best condition 


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It's connected up correctly.

If the pump has been left dry then the non-return valve inside the pump head could have stuck on its seat.

I would remove the inlet filter and screw a tap connector onto the thread. I would then connect that to your main tap and open the tap a little. Even connecting the other pump up to it will work. That pressure should be enough to unseat a stuck non-return valve.

 

[Ian Docksey]

Start from tank and work forwards. If you have water via gravity to pump, work from there

If you need to bypass filter do so

 

[Ian Docksey]

Any update on how you are getting on?

 

[Stevieboy]

There’s a tap on the outlet of the tank on the video. Hope that’s on but why 3 pumps and 3 controllers??? Is it a 3 man set up??

 

[Deleted member 7446]

There are gaps between messages because  I’m still working but just with one pump. 
I appreciate all the advice and intend to be here for a while, hopefully passing on any knowledge I get to others in the future. It’s just difficult when you are just starting up and have inherited equipment that isn’t in the best condition 

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Any luck in getting your system operating correctly??

 

[Byo74]

Eventually yes. No it’s a two man set up with a spare pump in case there is ever a problem with the other two.

The lad I am hiring the round from (and van) has agreed to get Frankenstein rewired and made a lot more easy on the eye which should make the pumps more easy to suss out. 
 

thanks for all the advice up to now everyone 

Liam 

 

[Ian Docksey]

Eventually yes. No it’s a two man set up with a spare pump in case there is ever a problem with the other two.

The lad I am hiring the round from (and van) has agreed to get Frankenstein rewired and made a lot more easy on the eye which should make the pumps more easy to suss out. 
 

thanks for all the advice up to now everyone 

Liam 

So what was the eventual problem? mate

 

[Deleted member 7446]

Eventually yes. No it’s a two man set up with a spare pump in case there is ever a problem with the other two.

The lad I am hiring the round from (and van) has agreed to get Frankenstein rewired and made a lot more easy on the eye which should make the pumps more easy to suss out. 
 

thanks for all the advice up to now everyone 

Liam 

I'd politely ask him for a better van and system Liam.

With the upmost respect to yourself and the fact you had to take to the forum is a poor reflection on the quality of vehicle you've been provided with.

Your paying a fee to hire that.... He should be paying you to drive it more like