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Author Topic: Pump squealing, how long before dead?  (Read 3857 times)

6pacmac

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Pump squealing, how long before dead?
« on: February 10, 2014, 05:50:44 PM »
I think my pump is a B&G nrf22.   It is 3-4 years old and is now squealing, not loud, but it is there.   I am gonna get a new pump ordered but how long do you think the old one will hang on?
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Re: Pump squealing, how long before dead?
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2014, 08:08:49 PM »
There is no real answer on this. It could go out anytime or it could last you another few months.
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Re: Pump squealing, how long before dead?
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2014, 09:37:24 PM »
It could be air trapped in it. I would try purging it just in case it might me. If you close and open a valve quickly a few times it sometimes will purge small pockets of air.
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Re: Pump squealing, how long before dead?
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2014, 04:30:07 AM »
It could also be a small particle of dirt or rust in the impeller shaft, sometimes a good whack on the circ housing will dislodge it and you'll be fine, get a spare ASAP in any case.
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Re: Pump squealing, how long before dead?
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2014, 08:07:47 AM »
One true sign a hydronic system is not working properly!   IT MAKES NOISE

Pumps should run quiet, if they don't there is a problem; dirt, air or mechanical. Hope the replacement gets there soon, and for warm weather
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Re: Pump squealing, how long before dead?
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2014, 12:34:05 PM »
3-4 years is pretty good for the B&G pump I believe.  Mine lasted 2.5 years.
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Re: Pump squealing, how long before dead?
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2014, 06:00:14 PM »
Thanks for the input guys :thumbup:. Once the wife ordered a new pump, the old one is now nice and quiet.  It will be good to have a spare on hand for when this one quits ;D
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