Tag Archives: water pump

Rain Director

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 ...
Rain Director

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. ...
Rain Director

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 ...
Rain Director

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 ...
Rain Director

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 ...
Hydroforce Pump

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 ...
Hydroforce Pump

The pump is starting and stopping on its own

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 : Check in tank connections Check that the connection from the pump ( where the ...
Hydroforce Pump

The pump is tripping the circuit breakers

All pumps are electrically tested before they leave the production line. With some installations of the pump, the power socket could be either inside the tank turret or within the property. Please check the following : Check the Power Connection Visually check the socket that the pump is either hard wired or plugged into. Whether ...