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pump issues

Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2018 7:53 pm
by ELGOTTO
I have a Tsunami 1200 pump powered by a UB1234 battery. Short hose length with no dips. Up and out. It pumps extremely slow out of my Ledge. Same system in my other boats throws the water out super fast. The pump is new and the battery is charged and the area around the base of the pump is clear. There aren't any obstructions so what is the problem? I hope someone can help me out.
Thanks

Re: pump issues

Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 2:42 pm
by mgs
Did you try swapping batteries? Make sure it's the 12volt version of the pump, they also make a 24v version which would either go really slow (or not at all?) on a 12v battery.

Re: pump issues

Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:32 pm
by ELGOTTO
Yes. I have two batteries. Both are relatively new and well charged and yes on 12 volt. I'm puzzled.

Re: pump issues

Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 12:47 am
by Seabass
Try shorting the switch. It's possible you have a voltage drop across the switch.

Re: pump issues

Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 1:20 am
by PAC
did you check the polarity of the wiring? swap the contacts and test. I had one pump that was very fickle as to that.

Re: pump issues

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 2:02 am
by Seabass
So what you find? If it's a single pump you could just switch the battery terminals to change the polarity to the pump. It will make no difference if you switch power or ground.

Re: pump issues

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 12:03 pm
by ELGOTTO
So far I've tried all suggestions and no increase in pump pressure. I suppose I will buy a new battery and check that just to be sure the ones I have are putting out enough juice. Thanks for all the suggestions.