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HeadHunter pumps switch off...

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  1. Capt Paul, Oct 12, 2021
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    Capt Paul

    Capt Paul New Member

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    Have a 112' motor yacht.
    Two fresh water pumps made by Headhunter.

    Pumps turn off, at the pump, at any given moment.

    Accumulator tank is fine.

    Ongoing issue for a year...

    Any thoughts??
  2. Capt J, Oct 12, 2021
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    Capt J

    Capt J Senior Member

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    Call headhunter. They have a great customer service department. Sounds like you may have an air leak on the suction side or suction hose that's collapsing or blocked at times, maybe even a clogged tank vent.
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  3. Pascal, Oct 13, 2021
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    Sounds like an air leak. Start by purging. Full tank. Open 4 or 5 faucets. Turn on one pump, let it build pressure. Turn off the breaker for 10 seconds. Turn it back on. Repeat 6 or 7 times Procedure is described on the web site. Repeat with the other pump.
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  4. Capt J, Oct 13, 2021
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    Capt J

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    Also, bleed all pressure and check the air pressure in your expansion tank if you have one.
  5. Capt Paul, Oct 20, 2021
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    Capt Paul

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    So far so good Capt J and Pascal!
    Looks like the accumulator tank was never pressurized correctly.
  6. Capt Ralph, Oct 20, 2021
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    Humm
    While accumulator tanks are nice to have, this pump usually works great with-out one.
    I'm wondering it the tank is covering up an issue, still a low side air leak.

    But, If it's working, My next comments would be;
    Never kick a sleeping dawg..

    Go and have more fun..
    :D:D:D