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When I open a tap the pump doesn’t start

If your pump has no power please do the following : Check the power supply. Firstly let's check to make sure there is not a problem with the power source. If the pump power cable has a plug on the end of it please plug it into an extension lead from a different plug socket. ...
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My toilets won’t flush – Airlock – Plumber – 2

Contact Plumber Unfortunately it doesn’t look as though the problem is related to the system. You will need to contact your plumber to investigate. FYI if you have continuous problems then check to make sure that your outside tap is not connected to the header tank. If it is it will be drawing more water ...
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My toilets won’t flush – Airlock – V2

Airlock - From 2019 Inside the header there is a single crew cap as shown in the picture. Please ensure the level of the screw cap is emersed in water. Unscrew the cap to release the air bubbles taking care not to lose the rubber seals inside the cap.   Do this solve your problem. ...
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My toilets won’t flush – Airlock – V1

Airlock - Between 2012 and Dec 2018 Inside the header tank are two grey screw caps. Please ensure the level of the screw caps are emersed in water. Unscrew the caps to release the air bubbles taking care not to lose the rubber seals inside the caps. Screw the caps back on and ensure they ...
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My toilets won’t flush – Airlock

Air Lock Over the years the Rain Director has been continually developed to assist with plumbers to remove airlocks. As far as the system is concerned there is only one reason ( that is sytem related ) that the water is not making it's way to the toilets. Apart from airlocks unfortunately any other issues ...
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My toilets won’t flush

Before we talk in detail about the problem please can we ask that you check each of the following : Is the mains water connected? Is there power to the pump? Is there water in the underground tank? Is there water in the header tank? Are all check valves if fitted open? Did any of ...
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No lights on the control panel

Please note that any Rain Directors after May 2017 ( Product Code with V2 ) do not have fuses within the control unit. Please check the following : Power Pack Check the power pack, this is a 12v 1.5 amp ac/dc adaptor, these are common adaptors so you may have one for another appliance within ...
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The pump is constantly running

Please note that the pump has a pressure switch built into the pump so if it has sensed that there is a leak or a valve / tap is open then the pump will automatically run. Please check the following : Connections Check that the connection from the pump ( where the black / green ...