Why has my pressure switch failed too early?

If your pressure switch on your Escaping Outdoors 12v FL water pump has failed inside of two years then chances are your set up is not well matched. The Escaping Outdoors 12v FL water pump range do not have an internal return valve like the Shurflo and the Jabsco pumps, which makes them a much cheaper alternative to buy, but you do need to pay more attention to their set up. You can double check your setup following our guide of how to set up a 12v water pump system or a coffee cart or food van pump system. In most cases the easiest solution will be to add a accumulator tank or pressure tank. You will find further instruction on whether you need an accumulator tank or pressure tank in our list of FAQ's.

What problems can lead to pressure switch failure in a 12v, 24v and 240v diaphragm pump?

There are a number of checks to do to see what applies to your set up. Is your pump cycling, is your hot water service psi lower than the pressure on your pumps pressure switch, do you have a filter on your system, is your pump running very noisily, is the water pulsing as it comes out of the tap? This problem arises with many brands of pumps. If any of these is happening, then you need to adjust your system with the following measures or contact us on 1300411366 for technical phone help.

Is your Escaping Outdoors 12v FL water pump cycling frequently or did your pressure switch fail early?

Answer - If your pump is cycling frequently or you have had pressure switch failure you need an accumulator tank and a one way valve of foot valve to your system.

Is your Hot Water Service pressure (PSI) lower than the pressure (PSI) on your pumps pressure switch?

Answer - If the psi on your hot water service is lower than the pressure released by your pump you will need to replace thepressure switch to match your Hot Water Service pressure (PSI) or purchase a pump which better matches your hot water service.

Do you have a water filter installed before or after the FL pump?

Answer - If your water filter is intalled in the wrong position it can cause alot of problems. Make sure the filter is installed after the pump and add a pressure tank or accumulator tank to your system. You can also look at our guide as to whether you need a pressure tank or accumulator tank.

Did the Escaping Outdoors FL pump run noisily especially when the tap was not turned on hard?

Answer - If your pump is running noisily when the pump is turned on the pump flow and pressure is too great for the outlet. Add an accumulator tank after the FL pump. You can also look at our guide whether you need a pressure tank or accumulator tank. Check you have a one way valve or foot valve at your water supply.

• Was the water pulsing as it came out of the tap or was the FL pump 'jumping' as it ran? Answer - The FL pump flow is too great. Add an accumulator tank after the FL pump.
• You can also look at our guide whether you need a pressure tank or accumulator tank and a one way valve or foot valve.

What trouble shooting can you do to ensure your 12v water pump setup and pressure switch are right?

Our comprehensive guides and FAQ's and diagrams on how to set up your 12 volt pump correctly on our website will give you these answers. Also, If the answer was yes to any of the above questions about your pumps operation, then you will need to adjust your set up or you will have the same problem again. If you did not find an answer to your problem with your pressure switch feel free to contact us for more support. Please check the answers supplied above or call us on 1300 411 366 for more individualised support.