20 Most Recent Flotec 1/4 Hp Automatic Utility Pump Questions & Answers

You should be able to find out what make etc at Home Depot or just take it back and complain to a supervisor and ask for a replacement or refund etc.

CLEAN AIR LOCK HOLE

The swtich is just a float and you plug it into receptacle, and then plug pump into it's receptacle.

Hi,
Either the float is stuck or the float went bad...
give it a kick and make sure the float has dropped down and is not hung up...
If that don't work then unplug it and replace the float switch...

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I would say to replace the switch but if you know how to meter it; that would definitely tell you. Also check for obstructions.

Is the pump a 120 or 230v pump? Is it grounded properly?

recheck the seal -gasket and housing [crack or warpage]

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From the Melnor 304f actual instructions: Use 9V alkaline batter only! Flashing lighs indicate that the battery is low and needs to be replaced. 1) To start: Turn Dial to Off position and press ENTER 2) Set Time: set the current time and press ENTER 3) Start Time: set the time to start the first irrigation cycle and press ENTER. 4) Frequency: Set the frequency of the irrigation cycle e.g. twice a day = 12h and press entere. 5) Duration: Set the duration of the first irrigation cycle and press ENTER. -- to change the duration Turn the dial to the new duration and press ENTER --to turn the water on manually Turn dial to ON position.. The water will turn off automatically after 30 minutes. -- to turn the water OFF Turn the dial to the OFF position Do NOT press ENTER when dial is in OFF position, otherwise the unit will clear the program, and you have to Reprogram the unit following the steps 2 through 5.

Change the battery.

If the new foot valve is operting properly, then you must have a suction leak. If you can't find anything in the piping, then carefully re-inspect the check valve and where it attaches to the piping. If you still don't see anything, It is possible the pump seal is beginning to leak slightly when it's off, allowing air to enter the system. You could add another check valve near the pump, but it isn't necessary if all is working.

All questions need full 'make model (what is is)' as first 3 words please. Very often, issues like this are a known fault and users tell the fix. You need to track down where the screech is coming from? Wheels Drive Belt Bearings Piston rings Or it may be battery operated? ..

Ensure the membrane is protected with sand before laying the stone to avoid piercing the membrane.

It looks like you meant 'Wahl', this is why upper case letters are important for 'proper names' because Spell check won't alter them. Here are the parts diagram and suppliers, including Wahl themselves. https://www.google.com/search?q=wahl+kennel+pro+model+8800+parts+diagram You can safely ignore the answer from the African Prince as he is just copying and pasting from AI Chat GPT4. ..