forwardlookguy
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Hello guys, I've come face to face with a problem I can't figure out. I joined to ask the help of the pros. I have a septic tank that uses a pump. I replaced the float switch because even after the tank was empty, the pump would still run. After replacement, I checked it after a few hours and it had shut itself off. Well I haven't checked on it in a few weeks because I thought I fixed the problem but last night I happened to check it and found the pump running with no water in the tank. Who knows how long it was pumping with no water. I know that's not good for the pump. My question is, if I've replaced the float switch, why is this still happening? The wiring is not in the way of the float and I cannot see any obstructions. The float switch for the high level alarm is working fine. I did notice that the conduit where the wiring ran to the junction box had water in it from when our backyard flooded. Does that have anything to do with it? It's not a lot of water, just where the conduit is lower near the junction box. I don't know what pump I have or what timer I have as I'm new to this whole septic tank thing so be patient with me! I'm not sure if that information is needed.
Thanks for any help you can provide! I'm getting tired of manually having to turn the pump on and off!
Arthur
Thanks for any help you can provide! I'm getting tired of manually having to turn the pump on and off!
Arthur