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DLECF · 18-04-2014, 06:45

The fresh water pump was cycling 2 to 3 times an hour. I found and fixed a leaking fixture. The pump still cycles on and off 2 to 3 times in 24 hours even if no faucet has been used in hours. The bilge is now dry. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Mycroft · 18-04-2014, 06:50

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Originally Posted by ATII410

The fresh water pump was cycling 2 to 3 times an hour. I found and fixed a leaking fixture. The pump still cycles on and off 2 to 3 times in 24 hours even if no faucet has been used in hours. The bilge is now dry. Any suggestions? Thanks.

There could be a very slight drip from one or more of the faucets. Even a single drop every two minutes could cause this.

NahanniV · 18-04-2014, 06:58

The pump could be leaking internally.

azsailor12 · 18-04-2014, 07:11

My water pump leaks a drop every few minutes- previous owner let it freeze. It never makes it to the bilge, but does cause the pump to cycle a couple times a day.

SV Windrush II · 18-04-2014, 07:28

I have a Smart Sensor Shurflo pressure pump that cycles every few seconds. I have no external leaks....sy

athene · 18-04-2014, 07:35

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Originally Posted by ATII410

The fresh water pump was cycling 2 to 3 times an hour. I found and fixed a leaking fixture. The pump still cycles on and off 2 to 3 times in 24 hours even if no faucet has been used in hours. The bilge is now dry. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Do you have an accumulator in the system? If so, it might need bleeding.

Khagan1227 · 18-04-2014, 07:46

Put tissues paper in your sinks/shower under the faucet. If it leaks, you'll know. You can also do this with flour or talcum powder, but that makes a mess. If you don't have evidence of a dripping faucet, the pump is probably leaking by.

You could also shut off the pump when you aren't using it. I find we use less water this way, especially when we have visitors.