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Broken Pump

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Created by maxmcclo > 9 months ago, 16 Dec 2009
maxmcclo
QLD, 3 posts
16 Dec 2009 12:40PM
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My pump is not working, there is no pressure anymore.
A bit of air comes out on the down pump but then seems to get sucked back in on the up pump.
I have taken it apart and checked the rubber valves and they seem ok.
Anyone know how to fix?

Coose
VIC, 229 posts
16 Dec 2009 1:44PM
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use a bit of cooking oil on the seal should be working fine in no time

RayQ
WA, 638 posts
16 Dec 2009 10:50AM
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$12 buys you a new one

Idiot
WA, 577 posts
16 Dec 2009 11:29AM
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RayQ said...

$12 buys you a new one


True but not fair, all the new pumps are only working for 5 sessions!

My new Naish pump gave up yesterday and I just used it a couple of times!!

djdojo
VIC, 1616 posts
16 Dec 2009 6:36PM
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don't use cooking oil. it will turn to a sticky nightmare in no time. a tiny bit of silicone spray on the shaft and inside the cylinder every twenty sessions will keep your pump in tip top shape.

Danger Mouse
WA, 592 posts
16 Dec 2009 4:57PM
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First check that all the small black flat rubber seals on the large plunger section that allow the air to only pass through one way, are seated properly, if they are, then what djdojo says is the best solution.

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Coose
VIC, 229 posts
16 Dec 2009 8:03PM
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djdojo said...

don't use cooking oil. it will turn to a sticky nightmare in no time. a tiny bit of silicone spray on the shaft and inside the cylinder every twenty sessions will keep your pump in tip top shape.


oil going sticky? (this is if you use vegetable oil, olive oil works a treat) been using olive oil to lube up my skate bearings for yonks never had any issues.

yeah silicone spray will work better if you have any around.

lostinlondon
VIC, 1159 posts
17 Dec 2009 9:41AM
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djdojo said...

don't use cooking oil. it will turn to a sticky nightmare in no time. a tiny bit of silicone spray on the shaft and inside the cylinder every twenty sessions will keep your pump in tip top shape.


heh... you said shaft...

Best solution to broken pumps is to borrow someone elses

sbray
SA, 350 posts
17 Dec 2009 9:44AM
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There was an excellent fix for an ailing pump posted by "CHAP" from SA.

I tried searching for the post but it was over a year ago and I'm not sure how to search for it.

The fix involved shoving a piece of garden hose up the inside of the pump shaft.

Perhaps Chappy could chime in with the correct explanation

Apologies for being a little flaky on the detail

Fossil

SurfConnect
QLD, 1674 posts
17 Dec 2009 10:51AM
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Take it back to the shop you bought it from. There should be a 12 months warranty on it.


maxmcclo said...

My pump is not working, there is no pressure anymore.
A bit of air comes out on the down pump but then seems to get sucked back in on the up pump.
I have taken it apart and checked the rubber valves and they seem ok.
Anyone know how to fix?


Chap
SA, 164 posts
17 Dec 2009 11:28AM
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The garden hose fix may work if the internal shaft has come loose. Inside the pump shaft, there is another shaft (for double action pumps). If this becomes loose or the glue is old etc, the pump loses pressure. This happened with Cabrinha pumps a bit as the internal shaft was a fracion short. You may need to replace it hence the garden hose. You get to it by unscrewing the bottom plate (it'll be tight) and cutting a piece of ordinary hose just slightly longer than the existing pipe.

If all else fails, time for a new pump...



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