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kregstrong
08-07-2015, 11:11 PM
I can't get one of my ballast to fill, I've tried to put water in bag, pour water in hose, can't get it to prime up and do anything. Any suggestions?
09 lsv

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moombahighrider
08-09-2015, 01:08 PM
Need more info on what pump system you have (aerator or reversible, dedicated pumps or one pump with sprinkler valves)
kregstrong
08-09-2015, 01:09 PM
There are pumps for each ballast bag and they have fill and empty settings. Not sure if its 2 pumps per bag or just one

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rdlangston13
08-09-2015, 05:16 PM
There are pumps for each ballast bag and they have fill and empty settings. Not sure if its 2 pumps per bag or just one

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You may have a burnt up impeller in that pump. There should be 4 small bolts that hold the impeller cover on the pump. Take those off and see if your impellers blades are missing m.


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moombadaze
08-09-2015, 07:38 PM
can you hear the pump actually come on when the switch is on?
kregstrong
08-09-2015, 07:39 PM
Yea the pump comes on and kind of gurgles for a sec and then nothing, still makes noise likes its trying to pump but doesn't do anything

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moombadaze
08-09-2015, 07:41 PM
is the valve at the thru hull in the floor closed off ?
kregstrong
08-09-2015, 07:42 PM
Im not sure where that is, mine just has a hose coming out from the wall, one for fill and one for empty, I don't have any valves but it worked a week before, had trouble getting primed but I eventually got it to, now it won't at all

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moombadaze
08-09-2015, 07:49 PM
possible debris in the line, easiest way, might be to undue the hose from the pump-end not going to your bag- pour some water into it. that water should drain right out, if it backs up then its got a clog and simple need to unclog it.

you may need to replace the impeller
kregstrong
08-11-2015, 07:44 AM
possible debris in the line, easiest way, might be to undue the hose from the pump-end not going to your bag- pour some water into it. that water should drain right out, if it backs up then its got a clog and simple need to unclog it.

you may need to replace the impeller
OK I'll scope it out. Which line is the fill? Small one that comes in the top of the bag? Thanks

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mikenehrkorn
08-11-2015, 08:12 AM
The fill/drain line is usually at the bottom of the bag at the lowest point and the vent is out the top of the bag.