Grundfos MQ3-35 hums loudly and does not pump. Alarm light does not go on. Pump seems "happy" but when a tap opens and the pump turns on, there is no boost in pressure and the pump just hums loudly... definitely a different noise from normal operation. Seized? Vapor lock? Any help is greatly appreciated
Garden - Grundfos - MQ3-35 3/4 HP Pressure Booster Pump
Hi, seems like the capacitor gone bad or a seized motor. I just fixed mine cranking the motor manually with the use of a flat head screwdriver. In the back of the motor there is a rubber plug about the size of a dime. Take it off an insert a long flat-head screwdriver and crank the motor clockwise a few turns. Remove the screwdriver and try to operate the pump as usual. Good luck ...
Pump probably runs dry, try to fill up the pump with water a few times and see what it gives. If the pump heats up then the rotor is turning but no water moves, pressure is not building up. Pressure switch is maybe faulty. If you have the possibility to connect a pressure gauge after the dicharge you can see if the pressure is building up or not.
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Hi, seems like the capacitor gone bad or a seized motor. I just fixed mine cranking the motor manually with the use of a flat head screwdriver. In the back of the motor there is a rubber plug about the size of a dime. Take it off an insert a long flat-head screwdriver and crank the motor clockwise a few turns. Remove the screwdriver and try to operate the pump as usual. Good luck ...
Pump probably runs dry, try to fill up the pump with water a few times and see what it gives. If the pump heats up then the rotor is turning but no water moves, pressure is not building up. Pressure switch is maybe faulty. If you have the possibility to connect a pressure gauge after the dicharge you can see if the pressure is building up or not.
If you open a tap is there water comming out?