Jet Pump Troubleshooting Guide

Pump Series: J

Symptoms Causes Corrections

Pump fails Insufficient product at inlet Reposition inlet/piping

to prime – low Pump drain valve left open Close drain valve
vacuum
Hand primer gate valve left closed Open valve

Air leak on suction side Fix leaks

Discharge priming valve not seating Clear obstruction/check for wear

Hand primer leaking Fix leaks

Footvalve leaking Fix leaks

Mechanical seal leaking Check and repair/replace as required

Pump fails Footvalve clogged Clean footvalve

to prime – high Excessive suction lift Lower if possible or select larger piping
vacuum
Collapsed or obstructed suction line. Clear or replace.

Pump takes a High suction lift and/or long hose length Reduce if possible
long time to
prime Air leak on suction side Fix leaks

Discharge priming valve obstructed or worn Clear obstruction/check for wear

Worn diaphragm primer Repair/replace

Pump fails to End of hose/strainer out of fluid Check pipe/strainer submergence

hold prime when
turned off Discharge check valve obstructed or worn Clear obstruction/check for wear

Air leak on suction side of pump Fix leaks

Footvalve leaking Fix leaks

Reduced Vortexing/improper submergence Lower footvalve deeper in sump
performance
Air leaks on suction side Fix leaks

Footvalve or impeller partially clogged Clear any obstructions

Excessive suction lift Lower if possible or select larger piping

Speed too low Increase within recommended limits

Discharge head too high Reduce or select larger piping

Pump internals worn Replace as necessary

Pump Footvalve clogged Clear any obstructions

overheating
Cavitation (improper suction design) Correct suction problems

Discharge head too high Reduce or select larger piping

Pump internals worn Repair

Air lock Vent air/install air release valve

Excessive pump Material lodged in impeller (out of balance) Clear any obstructions
vibration or
noise Discharge head too high Lower if possible or select large piping

Cavitation (improper suction design) Correct suction conditions

Misalignment Align all rotating parts

Worn bearings Check and replace bearings

Premature Inadequate lubrication Regrease or refill with oil

mechanical seal
failure Loss of lubrication Check/replace lip seal

Piping not properly supported Provide suitable bracing and supports

Cavitation (improper suction design) Correct suction problems

Misalignment Align all rotating parts

Discharge head too high Reduce or select larger piping

Incompatibility with fluid being pumped Check pumping fluid properties

Premature Inadequate lubrication Regrease with proper grease or add oil
bearing failure
Piping not properly supported Provide suitable bracing and supports

Cavitation (improper suction design) Correct suction problems

Misalignment Align all rotating parts

Water or contaminants entering bearings Check/replace lip seals as required

Premature drive Piping not properly supported Provide suitable bracing and supports
coupling failure
Misalignment Align all rotating parts