Pressure Pump cycles on

[Sandero]

I noticed that occasionally the pressure pump for fresh water will cycle on. I assume this was because the pressure in the system dropped. It runs for a few seconds and shuts off.

If there was a leak in the system the pump would cycle on much more frequently I assume.

Assuming no leaks... would the pressure drop be associated with the valves or air in the system? It's presumably a close system unless you open one of the valves and then of course the pump will come on to maintain water pressure at the spout.

Thoughts?

[Stu Jackson]

NO. If it cycles there is a leak. Either inside the pump or in the hoses/piping, unless the pressure gizmo is starting to go.

Look, every single one of these pumps have a MANUAL with a troubleshooting guide at the back of them, and all of them are available online, one pump is prety much the same as the other.

This is a recurring question, so recurring that it comes up almost every week, so you can find the answer, which could be specific to your boat (a plumbing leak or a loose hose clamp somewhere), or systemic (i.e., the pump). We don't know how old the pump is or what your use is, either.

Good luck.