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codycsk (NY)
My ejector pump (liberty 241 1/4 hp) decided to stop working a week ago.
I proceeded to open up the pit the cover and the thing all of suddenly turned on!
Naturally i assumed the problem was a stuck float switch. However, a few days later the pit flooded and i had to run the pump manually. I opened up the pit this time and saw that the float was not obstructed by anything, and when the pit filled the float would not reach an optimal height for for it to activate the pump.
I purchased a new float switch, and replaced the old one. All was good for a few days and now i'm back to the same problem of the pit filling up and the float not activating the pump.
This pump has been working perfectly since i've been in this house (5 years).
What might be the problem here?
- Cody
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KCRoto (MO)
Without being there to verify it, I would assume that the float switch has too much cord and can't reach the correct angle for activation. Shortening the length of the switch will make it become inverted at a steeper angle with less volume in the pit. It is possible that the clip that holds the cord is/was loose and the cord is pulling out slightly each time it cycles, causing the water level to get higher and higher until the pit isn't deep enough for the length of the float switch. Most systems I have seen have a emergency float switch and alarm mounted on the side of the pit to warn you if the float fails. If yours doesn't have one you should look into getting one that will alert you if the water level gets too high.
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hj (AZ)
Why doesn't the float reach its optimum point to turn it on? Cure that and your problem is solved.
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