Pump Issue

[jtmoney528]

This is my first time using a sump and I am pretty dang sure I have it all hooked up correctly. I have a pump hooked to a controller but it only runs for 5 to 7 seconds as it revs up then it turns off and just cycles that scenario over and over. I let it run for 30 minutes and it kept doing that.

When I bought this tank it came with 3 power supplies because there are two lights as well and I am not 100% sure which supply is for which.

Side note - I flooded my floor because I shut off the pump which then back siphoned from the return pipes to the sump and overflowed. I saw that a good way to stop this is to drill holes in the returns, is this correct?

 

[CoralB]

Could you show a picture of your set up and sump overflow ?

 

[Birdman Broham]

This is my first time using a sump and I am pretty dang sure I have it all hooked up correctly. I have a pump hooked to a controller but it only runs for 5 to 7 seconds as it revs up then it turns off and just cycles that scenario over and over. I let it run for 30 minutes and it kept doing that.

When I bought this tank it came with 3 power supplies because there are two lights as well and I am not 100% sure which supply is for which.

Side note - I flooded my floor because I shut off the pump which then back siphoned from the return pipes to the sump and overflowed. I saw that a good way to stop this is to drill holes in the returns, is this correct?

If it is ramping up every so often and has a controller. Maybe you have it in “wave” move. My return pump has several different modes. But considering it’s a return pump I keep it on “constant flow” what type of pump is it? Some more detail would be beneficial to getting you the correct answers.

 

[Asm481]

As far as flooding, make sure your output in te tank is close to surface level

 

[jtmoney528]

Here are some pictures of the setup and the pump/controller. This tank was self drilled so I am not sure how to bring the returns any closer to the surface of the water? I think my only option is to drill holes to be safe?

 

[JayM]

You can drill a hole in the return to prevent siphoning, but it will obviously squirt water and possibly increase salt creep. Not a big deal, but can get annoying to keep on top of.

You could also add a check valve, but they can sometimes not seal well if at all and still allow a slow siphon. They will also add to the head pressure which may or may not be a problem.

I am by no means the most experienced, but I drained my tank down to the level where the siphon stopped and then filled the sump to within an inch or so of the very top and marked it. Then turned on the pump until the tank filled and marked that level. That lets me know the max water level to eliminate flooding due to pump failure or power outage, and the "normal" level with everything running so I can see when top off the evaporated water.

 

[jtmoney528]

I also tested this outside in a container with the pump sitting in it with water connected to the controller - it does the same thing.

 

[jda]

Drill the hole just below the water line. It works.

You can try your pump question in the equipment forum. Jebao are cheap, china made knockoffs that are known for failure. They have no US presence and have never had any support (I think) so it might just be time for a new one if somebody does not know the answer.

 

[Birdman Broham]

I would suggest sending a email to Jaebo there a Chinese company so a phone call isn’t going to work

 

[Uncle99]

This is my first time using a sump and I am pretty dang sure I have it all hooked up correctly. I have a pump hooked to a controller but it only runs for 5 to 7 seconds as it revs up then it turns off and just cycles that scenario over and over. I let it run for 30 minutes and it kept doing that.

When I bought this tank it came with 3 power supplies because there are two lights as well and I am not 100% sure which supply is for which.

Side note - I flooded my floor because I shut off the pump which then back siphoned from the return pipes to the sump and overflowed. I saw that a good way to stop this is to drill holes in the returns, is this correct?

Is anything marked on the other two powers to indicate what belongs to it?
Have you tried the other two.