Hello all,
Long time reader, just signed up for my first posting. I searched and could not find any suggestions. Okay here goes.
I have a SK50A1 Hydromatic Sewage Ejection pump...built 1989. Just recently it continued to run after a complete cycle. I of course, RAN literally to the outlet and unplugged both the pump and piggy back float switch. Knowing full well that these things will die(overheat) without water. After plugging them both into the outlet, it begins to pump. Enough already, from my extensive research on these pumps I learned that either A) Something is hung up on the float or B) the float is defective and needs to be replaced.
I got the lid off the sewage basin, had to cut the pvc pipe since the orginal installer did not have a check valve or shut off valve. But at least the vent is installed right. After removing the pump and pressure washing the unit off... I attempted to unscrew the piece of PVC from the pump...no dice! I figured it has to do with the metal male connector they used on the end of the PVC. Any suggestions on how the heck to remove the piece of pipe and adaptor without destroying everything?
I have cleaned up the pump since it had LOTS of hard water deposits on it, and I figured that might be part of the "holding power" of my situation.
Before I even attempt to fix or diagnose this further I wanted to replace the PVC pipe and get a shut off and check valve ready to go...hence my situation above.
Sorry about the long winded explaination.
Thanks for your suggestions in advance.
Jason
Long time reader, just signed up for my first posting. I searched and could not find any suggestions. Okay here goes.
I have a SK50A1 Hydromatic Sewage Ejection pump...built 1989. Just recently it continued to run after a complete cycle. I of course, RAN literally to the outlet and unplugged both the pump and piggy back float switch. Knowing full well that these things will die(overheat) without water. After plugging them both into the outlet, it begins to pump. Enough already, from my extensive research on these pumps I learned that either A) Something is hung up on the float or B) the float is defective and needs to be replaced.
I got the lid off the sewage basin, had to cut the pvc pipe since the orginal installer did not have a check valve or shut off valve. But at least the vent is installed right. After removing the pump and pressure washing the unit off... I attempted to unscrew the piece of PVC from the pump...no dice! I figured it has to do with the metal male connector they used on the end of the PVC. Any suggestions on how the heck to remove the piece of pipe and adaptor without destroying everything?
I have cleaned up the pump since it had LOTS of hard water deposits on it, and I figured that might be part of the "holding power" of my situation.
Before I even attempt to fix or diagnose this further I wanted to replace the PVC pipe and get a shut off and check valve ready to go...hence my situation above.
Sorry about the long winded explaination.
Thanks for your suggestions in advance.
Jason
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