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Old 3/18/08, 11:27 AM
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Any one have any ideas? My grind pump in the basement will not shut off. Float moves good.



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Old 3/18/08, 2:29 PM
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Any one have any ideas? My grind pump in the basement will not shut off. Float moves good.
Did you try unplugging it and powering it up again?
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Old 3/18/08, 2:33 PM
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If that don't work, it may be an air lock, maybe some debris under the float assembly, or a defective switch.
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Old 3/18/08, 3:22 PM
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Took it out and cleaned it up. I think it was just a bit dirty. Working now. thanks David.



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