Water pump running on, noisily

[DaveHobson]

More water pump woes! In our Bailey Advance, we have a submersible pump. It’s normal for it to run on a bit after use (to maintain the pressure in the system, I think?), but recently it’s been running on for ages, in fact until we switch it off at the control panel. Then, when we switch it on again, it’s fine. It doesn’t happen every time, but when it does, the ‘running on’ noise is louder and more rough-sounding than normal. The pump is not old - 2 years I think. Any ideas?

 

[jezport]

I thought submersible pumps usually run non-pressurised systems. I may be wrong.

 

[steve69]

Low water level, or a leak?

 

[StillGoing]

Have a look at the thread Bailey Alliance water problems

https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/bailey-alliance-water-problems.291333/

 

[Lenny HB]

Sounds like you have a pressure switch inline with the pump if so it just needs adjusting, need to let us know what make it is.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[DaveHobson]

I thought submersible pumps usually run non-pressurised systems. I may be wrong.

Ah, not sure.

 

[DaveHobson]

Low water level, or a leak?

No sign of a leak, and water full - BUT, similar symptoms to when the tank is low or empty.

 

[jezport]

If you look under the taps there will be 2 wires going to them if it's a non-pressurised water system

 

[Stonemags76]

If it’s a Whale pump, this may help

 

[DaveHobson]

Thanks for all the helpful replies. We’ve adjusted the pressure switch (the white, in-line type), and it seems a lot better.