Pump tripping fuse; help please

Southcoaster


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 81

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 15:26

The main fuse has tripped several times and by elimination I have found it happens when the pump for the house water is switched on. It also occurs after the pump has been on for a while. Anyone any ideas please? I wonder if the recent heavy rain is a factor.

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 15:38

Does sound like the pump wiring is wet somewhere. If the pump is left open to the elements then consider getting a tin roof to cover it from the worst of the rain.

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 15:39

Its either the pump itself or the connections got wet. Cut off the electricity completely and do not rely on the switch of the pump. Then have a look at the connections and see if any bare wires are too close and wet or any bare wire too close to the metal parts and wet. Remedy it and try again.

ismet

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 10:40

ps make sure your pump is raised a few inches off the ground not set in stones or in the soil



common problem is the rain at the moment try a small box cover to go over it but allow some air flow

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 16:45

Do you mean the MCB for the pump trips or that the main isolator on the fuse box trips? If the former then this is a pump/wiring problem, if the latter it could be an earth/neutral fault which coincidentally "shows up" when the pump comes on. Either way you might be better off getting an experienced electrician to look at your problem.

Southcoaster


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 81

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 18:20

Thanks for all the advice. When I switch the pump on the main fuse trips. I have found water in the compartment where the wiring connection is and dried it out with a hair dryer but still no joy. It is likely water has also found its way into the main body of the pump from that compartment. I will have to get a tradesman to check it. In meantime I have covered it to protect it from further rain.

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 19:34

try connectin the two cables together from the supply to the pump cable cuttin out the hydrofoil or pressure switch if it works then its the hydro thats the problem if it still trips you will need to replace the pump call me on 05338384636 and i will talk you through it

Southcoaster


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 81

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 09:07

Racoonchic, I did not see your message until after I had booked someone to come and sort it out. Thanks for the offer.