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james999

  • Posts: 4
Shurflo pump problem
« on: November 08, 2013, 04:09:29 pm »
When I switch on my pump the pump starts pulsating, slows down then turns off.
Any ideas?? or is it staight up and buy a new one. Thanks
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John Kelly

  • Posts: 4461
Re: Shurflo pump problem
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2013, 07:33:14 pm »
If it has a pressure switch on it will do this. As it reaches pressure it will switch off. Have you tried running it with a tool on the end?
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james999

  • Posts: 4
Re: Shurflo pump problem
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2013, 12:12:22 pm »
Yeah, but like I said the pump fails and turns off pretty quickly, as soon as I turn it on it basically just dies, maybe just a new one I think
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Kinver_Clean

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Re: Shurflo pump problem
« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2013, 02:45:59 pm »
Sounds as if the brushes are worn out.
If you get a new pump get an induction motored unit. No brushes to wear, and it should last years.
One important thing to remember with an induction motor-- do NOT try to start it with pressure in the pipe, it will stall and burn out fast.
Release the pressure and it will be fine.
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