I have a Chromagen domestic open loop Solar Hot Water system.
I've been suspicious for some months that it is not working properly.
So, yesterday (must not hurry these things), I measured the power going into the pump.
It was about 73 Watt. The pump was so hot that I could not hold my hand on it for very long even though it was an overcast mild day.
The pipes into and out of the pump were cool (actually - the pipe above the pump was sightly warm but I assume that was due to conduction from the pump). The controller indicated that the pump was running.
I could not hear the pump running (I assume I would hear something if it was) or feel any vibration, so I assume the pump is jammed.
I went out this morning at 6 am and the pump was cold & the controller indicated that the system was in standby - as it should have been.
Does anyone have any experience with this system?
Any advice will be appreciated.
I've been suspicious for some months that it is not working properly.
So, yesterday (must not hurry these things), I measured the power going into the pump.
It was about 73 Watt. The pump was so hot that I could not hold my hand on it for very long even though it was an overcast mild day.
The pipes into and out of the pump were cool (actually - the pipe above the pump was sightly warm but I assume that was due to conduction from the pump). The controller indicated that the pump was running.
I could not hear the pump running (I assume I would hear something if it was) or feel any vibration, so I assume the pump is jammed.
I went out this morning at 6 am and the pump was cold & the controller indicated that the system was in standby - as it should have been.
Does anyone have any experience with this system?
Any advice will be appreciated.
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