Posted 2015-01-05 2:36 PM (#162240) Subject: Air lock in water line
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Posts: 6
Location: Columbus, Georgia
I ran out the holding tank until as empty as I could, and consequently I think I have an air block. The tank is full, but when the pump is on, I only get a trickle of water out of any given faucet. I tried turning all faucets on while pump was running, then cutting them off one by one, but this didn't change the volume one bit. Any suggestions? Thanks, Iguana lady
Posted 2015-01-05 3:25 PM (#162241 - in reply to #162240) Subject: RE: Air lock in water line
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Posts: 175 Location: Florida
If you are certain that the tank vent - on the top of the tank isn't plugged, I suggest you disconnect the pump output line - at the pump - first if your pump is above your tank water line. Then turn the pump back on - make sure you're ready to catch any water that comes out. If this works, reconnect the line and reopen your faucets. If your pump is Below your tank water level, with the pump shut off, disconnect the incoming line to the pump first - again be ready to catch any water when you disconnect the line. After water flows, reconnect it and then re-open your faucets. If one of these does not relieve the air lock, there is probably something actually blocking one of the lines.
Posted 2015-01-06 6:30 PM (#162248 - in reply to #162240) Subject: RE: Air lock in water line
Member
Posts: 6
Location: Columbus, Georgia
Thank you for your suggestions. I haven't been able to locate the pump as it is behind heat vents, and water line in a small opening. I'm going to have to have someone help me, but thank you for your suggestions. Seems like its always something on my LQ !
Air lock in water line
