Toms Aqualifter

[elecbzerk]

Hello all. I got one of these pumps for my new ATO from autotopoff.com. I hooked it all up today and set-up tops off as it should. However, after power is dropped to the pump it continues to run. I know that sounds wierd, but it has no volage from the source because I metered that. I'm just curious if anyone has seen this before.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Yogre]

That is weird. I have an aqualifter for my ATO as well, controlled by a float switch. I've never seen the thing continue to run but it did siphon like crazy after shut-off, I had to put a siphon break into my top-off line going into the sump.

 

[sjm817]

Its siphoning. The output has to be higher than the top of the topoff container.

 

[elecbzerk]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15535434#post15535434 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sjm817
Its siphoning. The output has to be higher than the top of the topoff container.

How much higher do you recommend? Right now it rests on the container lid. So, it is higher right now.

 

[sjm817]

The end of the output hose has to be higher than the top of the container

 

[luther1200]

Are you using a controller (like a RKE)? If do you may have it in a solid state channel where it needs to be on a relay channel. On a RKE-RKL its channel 1 or 4 on the PC4 I am not familiar with any othet brands.

 

[elecbzerk]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15535765#post15535765 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by luther1200
Are you using a controller (like a RKE)? If do you may have it in a solid state channel where it needs to be on a relay channel. On a RKE-RKL its channel 1 or 4 on the PC4 I am not familiar with any othet brands.

I do have it on an RKE, I'll try switching channels, and let you know. Thnx.

 

[luther1200]

Hopefully its just an easy fix like that. I had the same thing happen when I set up my dosing pumps. Switching to channel 1 or 4 fixed it for me. And it happens with fans sometimes too. Anything with a low power factor. Like small pumps and fans.

 

[Yogre]

It's easy to tell if an aqualifter is running or not. Plug it straight into the wall, and feel it; you'll notice significant vibration. Now, as far as your RKE and stray trons are concerned, you guys are way out of my labor grade there. :lol:

 

[chilwil84]

i had an aqualifter decide to push air out both openings( was on a cpr overflow so i got a nice flood) i am not sure how its possible but it def reduces any faith i have in them functioning corectly.

 

[elecbzerk]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15536361#post15536361 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Yogre
It's easy to tell if an aqualifter is running or not. Plug it straight into the wall, and feel it; you'll notice significant vibration. Now, as far as your RKE and stray trons are concerned, you guys are way out of my labor grade there. :lol:

What you describe is exactly why I think it may be the RKE channel. I know it is not a siphon because as you say I can feel/hear the pump running. Not sure what labor grade I'm in tho?

 

[elecbzerk]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15536400#post15536400 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chilwil84
i had an aqualifter decide to push air out both openings( was on a cpr overflow so i got a nice flood) i am not sure how its possible but it def reduces any faith i have in them functioning corectly.

Yeah, I may just change it with a submersible to avoid any flooding.

 

[luther1200]

Did you try it on channel 1 or 4 yet?

 

[unbreakable]

yeah try channel one or four on the PC4

 

[sjm817]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15536400#post15536400 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chilwil84
i had an aqualifter decide to push air out both openings( was on a cpr overflow so i got a nice flood) i am not sure how its possible but it def reduces any faith i have in them functioning corectly.

I have Aqualifters that have run 4 years continuous pumping fully saturated Kalk. They work very well for this. They aren't pulling dirty SW/air mix out of a CPR overflow which is a problem waiting to happen.

 

[elecbzerk]

Yeah I moved it to ch 4 and that did the trick. I had to wait until lights went out to re-arrange the channel programming. Anyways, appreciate the advice! (this RKE really is awesome!)

 

[luther1200]

No problem. I love my RKE too.