hyrdaulic ram water pump

[wlf89]

can anyone help me with my ram pump i had it running for about 2 yrs with no problems but lately it wont work. the water will run for about 2 days then it will quite but the pump is still pumping and is on 53 psi and before when it was working right it would run on about 49 to 50psi. so now when it quites working i can drain the pipe goin to the storage tank and it will run for another day or two and then quite i cant figure this one out is there something wrong with the pump you think? thanks alot

 

[beenthere]

:welcome:

Whew!! That was a loooong sentence. I'm outta breath.

From the description, I can't figure it out either. Hope someone here knows or has an idea for you.

 

[Egon]

Sounds like a rebuild might be in order.

 

[wlf89]

i guess i will take it apart tomarrow and look at it do you think i would be better off to buy a simmons if i have to replace the check or foot valve i have aquasource now

 

[Egon]

Other than saying your pump may be due for an overhaul due to the symptoms you mentioned I'm unfamiliar with Ram Pumps.

 

[dex3361]

Here is a good explanation of how a ram pump works. RAM PUMP

 

[HiddenHollow]

Air chamber may be getting water logged.

 

[wlf89]

Air chamber may be getting water logged.

what would cause it to water log and how do i know if it has

 

[sodamo]

Here is a good explanation of how a ram pump works. RAM PUMP

Thanks for the link

 

[dex3361]

Thanks for the link

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