Burcam Floumac Low Pressure Problem

[mchernecki]

I have a Burcam Floumac 3/4hp pump that is connected directly to 300 Gal caged tank. I use this to water the garden. This setup has been great, but this year there is no pressure, the water slowly pumps out. Is there anything I should look at replacing since parts are available?

 

[LLigetfa]

You might try cleaning the jet on it. I cannot tell from the IPL whether the drain plug aligns with the jet or not. On most jet pumps there is a pipe plug that you can remove and shove a wire in to clear the jet.

 

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[mchernecki]

You might try cleaning the jet on it. I cannot tell from the IPL whether the drain plug aligns with the jet or not. On most jet pumps there is a pipe plug that you can remove and shove a wire in to clear the jet.

I will take a look tonight.

 

[Reach4]

http://www.burcam.com/en/products?v..._id=100&section_id=20&cat_id=220&sku=506541SS has a better picture, but I still cannot tell if there is a plug in line with the jet.

http://www.burcam.com/files/Web/Pieces/Anglais/506541SS.pdf would tend to make me think not.

 

[Valveman]

Those type controllers are a problem. They advertise no pressure tank or pressure switch, but a pressure tank and switch are two of the most important parts of a pump system.

What do you have to do to get the water pumping again after it stops?