What are the common faults of water pumps?
Aug 14, 2025
Common faults of water pumpsplease see the table below:
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Mechanical seal leakage
Impurities in the medium
Improve media filtration and replace or clean the filter (core) promptly.
Air mixed in the medium
Increase exhaust flow and install automatic exhaust valves in the pipeline.
Pump inlet pressure too low, causing cavitation
Improve inlet conditions and increase inlet pressure.
Flow rate deviation, pump head too high
Adjust the pump's operating point to an appropriate value.
Incompatibility between the medium and the mechanical seal material, improper mechanical seal selection
Replace the appropriate type of mechanical seal.
Improper flushing or cooling pipe installation
Re-adjust the installation.
Pump noise and vibration
Air entering the pump
Install an automatic air vent at the highest point in the pipeline
Cavitation in the pump
Improve inlet conditions, increase inlet pressure, and reduce the outlet valve
Foreign matter in the pump
Disassemble the pump and remove foreign matter
Lack of oil in the pump or motor bearings
Lubricate more thoroughly and replace bearings if necessary
Poor coupling alignment
Realign and replace damaged coupling components if necessary
Motor temperature too high
Ambient temperature too high
Increase pump room ventilation
Pump flow rate deviation, causing motor overcurrent
Control the pump operating point within a reasonable range
Voltage too low or too high
Improve power supply voltage
Motor bearing failure
Lubricate or replace bearings
Motor fan failure
Troubleshoot fan failure
Coupling misalignment
Realign
Maintenance of water pump system
Regularly clean the exterior of the water pump and motor, and regularly clean the components inside the electrical control cabinet (using a vacuum cleaner is recommended).
Regularly inspect the connections and fastenings of the water pump and piping, and regularly check the wiring inside the electrical control cabinet for loose connections.
Regularly add or replace grease to the bearings of the water pump and motor. For components lubricated with thin oil, check the oil level frequently to ensure it is neither too high nor too low, and consider changing the oil if necessary. If bearings are deteriorating, replace them promptly.
Regularly inspect the filter at the water pump inlet and replace or clean the filter screen (core) promptly.
Regularly inspect the water pump mechanical seal for leaks. If leaks are detected, identify the cause, correct it, and replace a new mechanical seal.
Regularly check the alignment of the water pump coupling and adjust it appropriately.
Regularly inspect the motor insulation.
Regularly check the actual operating point of the water pump to ensure it is normal. If not, adjust it appropriately.
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