Soaking in vinegar, an doing better.

Jim

On Sat, Jan 20, 2018 at 7:27 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> On a road trip, some years ago, I recall attempting to "fix" (lubricate)
> my NON submersible pump. It worked for a little while longer but failed
> soon enough. I have no idea if installing a pump under the sink is easily
> feasible for Westies with in tank pumps but the "Nautilus" Sureflo pump I
> installed in 2009 has been quite reliable for what it's worth. Draws more
> current though. Image showing stock pump and Sureflo
>
> https://tinyurl.com/ybeqbvll
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> Neil.
>
> On Sat, Jan 20, 2018 at 2:13 PM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> That did the trick! I found per Neil that there was 12.23 v to ground from
>> the faucet switch. Next I pulled the pump from the tank, and saw the small
>> tang in the bottom. Turned it--it sounded very gritty. Got a pair of
>> pliers
>> and worked it back an forth. It took three tries until it would run, but
>> it
>> did. I watched cloudy water come out at the sink. In my opinion, it should
>> be running stronger, but it got too dim on that side of the house as the
>> sun is setting. I will try to flush it out more in the morning.
>>
>> Thanks all,
>>
>> Jim
>>
>>
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> Neil n
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