A Hydro Pressure Test Pump is utilized to test pressure valves, boilers, and high-pressure testing of pipes and cylinders. It also assists in the discovery of any casting faults or leaks. A high-pressure plunger pump’s pressure is increased to a specified level. These pumps are thoroughly examined for leaks and to reduce the predetermined pressure level.
Doing a pressure test is necessary, but it should be done correctly using the proper pressure test pump, or it may result in accidents or breakages. Further, many hydrostatic pumps that call for repair don’t require it only if you can troubleshoot problems beforehand.
Therefore, this blog will throw some light on troubleshooting a hydro pressure pump.
Steps for troubleshooting water flow
- Turn off the pump if it is currently being used and hold the water intake. Detach the output hose from the system after that.
- The ball valve should be placed on the output hose. If available, you can use a built-in valve. After that, open the ball valve.
- Now, allow the water to flow in, and if it doesn’t flow at the proper rate, it is an indication of clogging in the inlet filter.
- Finally, clear the debris and retest.
Steps for troubleshooting the pressure
- After completing the water flow test steps, turn on the hydro pressure test pump.
- Draw your ball valve to a partial stop slowly. It will permit the pressure within the pump to rise gradually. The entire closing of the ball valve might result in a sudden rise in pressure, perhaps causing damage to pump parts or hoses.
If your pressure test is clear, then the problem lies elsewhere. You may check the following:
- Pressure gauges that have failed. Swap in a different gauge to troubleshoot.
- The supply hose may be leaking, kinking, or collapsing. Switch to another hose.
- When pressure stays low throughout testing, the cause might be system pipe leaks or a too-large system for your pump.
To conclude, if the test continues to fail, it may be time to call experts for a repair.
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