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Personbeecherk
01/8/2015 at 10:03pm
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Hi all
Just got down to the van today and filled up the water container and dropped the pump in and it started straight away and won't stop. I have opened and closed all the taps but it still stays on any suggestions.

Kevin

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PersonRob and Tina
01/8/2015 at 10:37pm
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The system must be loosing pressure somewhere. Might be worth checking that the hot water tank dump valve lever is in the correct position. I once pushed ours down too far so it was not horizontal and the subsequent drip caused the pump to come on and stay on.

Rob


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Personpath20
01/8/2015 at 11:19pm
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I know this sound obvious but.....have you closed the drain valve?

We forgot once and the pump kept going because it was continually trying to fill the water heater,We didn't see the water running away down the drive.


Personbeecherk
01/8/2015 at 11:21pm
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Hi
The drain valve is closed and I can't see water leaking. I wonder if a micro switch is broken.

Kevin

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Personsubaru
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Just try shaking the pump up and down a few times as it may be an air lock in the pump.


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We had this happen in our Lunar. It's usually the pressure switch which is affected by the electrical voltage. The pressure switch needs adjusting. On one occasion this didn't solve the problem and , I think it was the micro switch which was changed under warrantee.

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Can also be caused by low battery voltage

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Personbeachhuggy
02/8/2015 at 9:12am
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Decided to give our water pump a check over yesterday, found a leak on the pump outlet to the blue twin tubing, (which was an eye opener when you look inside it!!), so was not pumping full pressure into the caravan. Resealed it and way more umphh in it now.
Also noticed what looks to be a date printed on the pump of 21/2003, is it really still going after 12 years?? its a Crystal Maxi pump...

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Personpath20
02/8/2015 at 9:24am
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It could also be something as simple as an air lock.Have you had all the hot and cold taps running at the same time for a couple of minutes?

Only trying to help


PersonG7ACU
02/8/2015 at 11:21am
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You need to ascertain whether this van has a pressure system or micro-switched water system; it won't use both.

As suggested, the pressure switch can operate incorrectly if either it's set up needs adjusting or if the leisure battery voltage is low.
If the system uses micro-switches on the taps, then the problem could well be a failed switch putting a demand on water permanently.

I would suspect if this relates to the Adria, it would have a pressurised system, so find and confirm the presence of a pressure switch, but get the battery checked/charged, otherwise any adjustment to the pressure switch will simply need repeating once you're on site.

Final possibility is either a missing 'o' ring from the pump connector or a damaged/split water inlet that's preventing a proper seal from the pump.

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I have just had the same problem and carried out all the obvious checks.
It turned out to be the non return valve at the back of the external water pump inlet.

I renewed the valve and as its a pressurised system I also adjusted the pressure switch which is in the same area as the non return valve.

Works a treat now.

It could also just be something as simple as path20 said.



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Personbeecherk
02/8/2015 at 10:06pm
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Thanks all
I am back down again next weekend.

Kevin

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Personbeecherk
03/8/2015 at 9:32pm
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Hi
How would I determine if it is a pressure system or micro switch. I suppose if it has wires under the tap it is a switch system.

Kevin

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PersonG7ACU
03/8/2015 at 10:50pm
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Yea, pretty much. Depending on the tap, either two or three wires the each tap on the underside, plus you might be able to detect a slight click as you turn the tap on/off, as the switch actuates.

A pressure switch however would usually be positioned near the water or heater tank. It may look similar to this example ...



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Personbeecherk
04/8/2015 at 8:56pm
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Hi Paul
I have seen the pressure switch near the pump intake.

Kevin

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Personbeecherk
11/10/2015 at 9:31pm
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Hi Paul
You were right I changed my pressure switch and once adjusted its all back up and running thanks for all your advice.

Kevin

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