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ammukuttan

14 June 2023

Re: Noisy water pump from rainwater tankGeneral Discussion

Jun 14, 2023 9:58 am

Hello, We've just moved into our new house. Our rainwater tanks are connected to the toilets, I've noticed when we flush it is quite noisy. The pump is not engaged every time when we flush, I think it will activate when the entire water from the pipe is used. And the noise will be there for 5-10 mi...

This sound like rattling inside your tank caused by a defective worm pump damage cavitation, maybe you need to replace ...

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ammukuttan

14 June 2023

Re: Noisy water pump from rainwater tankGeneral Discussion

Jun 14, 2023 9:53 am

Very unusual for an Acquasaver valve to be faulty. Maybe contact the Beltrami Group and offer to send it to them so they can find the cause. http://www.acquasaver.com.au/ My plumber told, he has installed more than hundred Acquasaver valves and this is the second one had issues with, anyway he took...

My plumber told, he has installed more than hundred Acquasaver valves and this is the second one had issues with, anywa...

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ammukuttan

9 June 2023

Re: Noisy water pump from rainwater tankGeneral Discussion

Jun 09, 2023 8:01 am

Thanks H2O for your valuable suggestions. My plumber came and replaced and Aquasaver valve and the random noise is gone. There is some noise from the pump, but it is not that worrying. Thanks again.

Thanks H2O for your valuable suggestions. My plumber came and replaced and Aquasaver valve and the random noise is gone....

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ammukuttan

11 May 2023

Re: Noisy water pump from rainwater tankGeneral Discussion

May 11, 2023 9:12 am

That looks like an Acquasaver that connects to the two copper pipes and to the pump supply pipe. They are a very good product that operates by the mains water hydraulic pressure. As such, it does not require electrical power. Look it up online. I am confident that you do not have a pressure tank. I...

Really appreciate your help H2O. I tried to check the pump, however it is not connected using a flexi pipe, so I was un...

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ammukuttan

8 May 2023

Re: Noisy water pump from rainwater tankGeneral Discussion

May 08, 2023 10:53 am

I am in Sydney I am in Melbourne. Given that you have a submersible pump and a pressure tank, I can only assume that the cause is due to the mains water switching device. RainBanks are notoriously inventive, do you have a Davey RainBank installed and can you hear the noise also coming from it? Also...

I am in Melbourne. Given that you have a submersible pump and a pressure tank, I can only assume that the cause is due ...

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ammukuttan

8 May 2023

Re: Noisy water pump from rainwater tankGeneral Discussion

May 08, 2023 9:17 am

Hi In my experience tanks or any kind of tanks should not be installed near the window bedrooms, especially a water pum...

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ammukuttan

8 May 2023

Re: Noisy water pump from rainwater tankGeneral Discussion

May 08, 2023 9:14 am

I would need to be onsite to see your installation to give an opinion. Most plumbers don't have experience with rainwater harvesting systems but if you are near to a pump service centre that also does water tank installations, talking to one of their experienced guys would be the go. Thanks H2O, I ...

Thanks H2O, I am in Sydney ( Parramatta), could you please recommend someone, who can do an inspection and identify the...

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ammukuttan

4 May 2023

Re: Noisy water pump from rainwater tankGeneral Discussion

May 04, 2023 4:33 pm

It's good practice to have a pressure tank when only using a pump to supply a cistern. A cistern is a slow fill (max 6 lpm), short duration end fixture and so the pump invariably is more powerful than required and it is constantly used in short bursts. A pressure tank has a reserve of water which i...

Thanks H2O for the detailed reply. As you said, I think the plumber has installed a pressure tank. I tried to check the...

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ammukuttan

3 May 2023

Re: Noisy water pump from rainwater tankGeneral Discussion

May 03, 2023 3:34 pm

The pump is not engaged every time when we flush, I think it will activate when the entire water from the pipe is used. And the noise will be there for 5-10 minutes. That sounds like there is either a pressure tank or the mains water switching device has switched over to mains water. Our pump is pl...

That sounds like there is either a pressure tank or the mains water switching device has switched over to mains water. ...

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ammukuttan

3 May 2023

Re: Noisy water pump from rainwater tankGeneral Discussion

May 03, 2023 3:22 pm

I don't find ours that noisy - but our pump is well away from living areas. We tend not to flush during the night - unless necessary. Our pump is well away from the u/ground tank. Depending on time/age - maybe you should ask for a check - are you still under warranty ? Some pumps (eg German) have q...

Thanks Saint Mike. It is less than a year, the plumber came and had a look. He said the noise is normal.

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ammukuttan

27 April 2023

Noisy water pump from rainwater tankGeneral Discussion

Apr 27, 2023 10:14 am

Hello, We've just moved into our new house. Our rainwater tanks are connected to the toilets, I've noticed when we flush...

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