20 Most Recent Utilitech 1/2 HP Convertible Jet Pump 1/2C-JET Questions & Answers

Look on the id plate on the motor, and inside the cover on the back and inside the switch cover.

I The hum is the sound created by a motor when it cannot start either because the load is excessive and it cannot do the job or if the start capacitor is bogus. If cap is good, motor should start immediately upon turn on. Measure cap with cap meter or simply replace it. The capacitance should be the amount indicated on the cap and not more than 10 percent less. If capacitor is good the pump itself might be frozen. Try running the motor not connected to the pump.

Put a vacuum gauge on the suction, see if it goes real low after pumping a couple of gallons. If so, your point may be stopped up. A 1/2 hp pump should pump 40/50 psi, fill a 5 gal bucket in a minute or so.

It sounds like it is seized with the overload relay cycling it to save the motor. It needs to be dismantled, cleaned and possibly rebuilt. Check the price of a new one it may be cheaper.

The black cover on the side is the pressure switch. Open it you will see two screws with springs on them. Don't touch the short one. The tall one will adjust the pressure. Clockwise for more, counterclockwise for less. Cover should have diagram.

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There are a few things that could cause this problem to come up. Pretty much all of them do require taking the sump pump apart a bit though. I would suggest having a professional come to help you if you don't have much experience with this kind of work. Hopefully you can get this resolved fairly quickly. http://www.rite-waywaterproofing.com/sump_pump_install.php

Are you trying to view it, once it has already been installed? If that is the case, you will have some trouble. You will need to call a professional (preferably the installer) to come help you. You might even need a snake camera. Elisa Jed ' http://www.wellservicetampabay.com/Pump_Repair_Brooksville_FL.html

my pump does not hold pressure when the water is running cuts on at 20psi and the pressure keep droping.

I do not know your system however it sounds like it is on a well system. If so the pressure tank is water bound and needs to be drained. There is a air regulator that needs repair or replacement. I am just taking a guess.

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Not exactly sure of what you are looking for gut go to: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Strainer-Lid-Cap-and-O-Ring-for-Utilitech-0313509-0313504-69010-001-/360399194824 I think that is what you are looking for.

It sounds like a shallow well pump. Normally they would be set to turn on at 20 PSIG and off at 40 PSIG.

Clockwise,

It would probably be easier just to get a new pump. There is two flanges that mate, one on the motor one on the pump. I believe it is called a "C" face on the motor but I am not sure. You can get replacement motors with this flange.

Best solution is to replace it.

You can go to: http://pdf.lowes.com/installationguides/819161011011_install.pdf and get the part number from the manual. It is not in English however there are drawings etc. Also stop at your local LOWS store.

Sounds line a problem with the water source. A lot of information is needed to answer your question such as model number etc.

Make sure it's getting water to it.