Lifespan of submersible pumps

[steve garwood]

Got home today plugged in my bilge pump, nothing.

Luckily I have a spare so used that.

The one that wasn’t pumping is making a purring noise so isn’t stone dead, any suggestions?

The thing that bothers me is i only ordered this from @Alex Gardiner 15 months ago and already it’s failed (how long is the gaurantee Alex please?)

My last one that I got from Varitech lasted over 8 years!

As I said I have the spare as I ordered 2 from @Alex Gardiner, but obviously concerned how long the spare is going to last.

Heres a picture of the pump below 

 

[Alex Gardiner]

Hi Steve

These come with a 1 year warranty, although Submersible pumps usually last for many years in our window cleaning application as they rarely run for longer than a few minutes at a time.

It may be worth checking if the fuse in the plug has blown?

Also has it recently got frozen? This could have affected its lifespan and operation.

 

[scottish cleaning service]

Hi Steve

These come with a 1 year warranty, although Submersible pumps usually last for many years in our window cleaning application as they rarely run for longer than a few minutes at a time.

It may be worth checking if the fuse in the plug has blown?

Also has it recently got frozen? This could have affected its lifespan and operation.

good point Alex, how does WFP operators keep their tanks & hoses from freezing in weather like this?

 

[steve garwood]

Hi Alex. It’s not the fuse as it still makes a noise when I plug it in.

Theres no chance of it freezing as my ibc tank is in my garage which is part of the extension of the house so never that cold in there.

Are these pumps serviceable?

 

[Alex Gardiner]

I have never needed to service these, but I suppose that they would be. It may be worth opening it up and checking for anything that is jammed inside or something that is broken?

 

[Tuffers]

good point Alex, how does WFP operators keep their tanks & hoses from freezing in weather like this?

If your gear is in your van hook up an oil filled radiator.

 

[steve garwood]

To all forum people reading this, what submersible pumps are you using guys and girls?

Thanks for any responses, links would be appreciated ?

 

[steve garwood]

If your gear is in your van hook up an oil filled radiator.

Yep that’s what’s in my van. Thermostat, so plug in and forget.

@Tuffers do you use a bilge pump?

 

[Gerry Scrimshaw]

I’ve got a Hoselock, works fine and is at leat 4 years old. Also got a silverline that I use to empty rainwater butts, that works for about 5 minuets then cuts out for about 20 - useless thing!


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[scottish cleaning service]

If your gear is in your van hook up an oil filled radiator.

small price to pay for a safe tank & gear, cheers m

 

[Tuffers]

Yep that’s what’s in my van. Thermostat, so plug in and forget.

@Tuffers do you use a bilge pump?

Yes, hang on I'll find a link to it....

 

[Tuffers]

Here you go Steve https://purefreedom.co.uk/product/230v-100lpm-high-volume-submersible-transfer-pump/

 

[marc674]

Have been using a Titan pump from Screwfix for the last 3 years. left outside all year round. They have got them on offer now £39.99 with 2 year warrenty

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[Den]

Have been using a Titan pump from Screwfix for the last 3 years. left outside all year round. They have got them on offer now £39.99 with 2 year warrenty

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That’s what I use mine was given to me second hand and I have had it at least 18 month.

 

[steve garwood]

Thanks for your help guys ?