Troubleshooting - Tru-Test WaterWell 2 Guia Del Usuario

Troubleshooting

Symptom
Water frozen in tank Water frozen in lines or
connections.
Low water flow Blockage or kinks in valves or
vertical water supply line.
Shut-off valve not set correctly.
Water dripping out of Seals may need replacing.
valve
Flotation balls stuck Flotation balls frozen in drink
to tank top openings.
Valve does not shut- Worn diaphragm.
off
Drain plugs leak Worn O-ring or loose plug.
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Possible cause/s Solution/s to check or action:
Vertical water supply line is properly insulated.
Tank bottom is sealed on concrete.
Cattle are drinking from the WaterWell, if not, drain and refill to
recycle fresh water.
Vertical water supply line is centered in the thermal earth tube.
Horizontal water supply line is 1 foot (51 mm) below the frost
line.
Vertical water supply line is free from kinks.
Valve and float assembly has no blockages.
Shut-off valve is set to the open position. See images of shut-off
valve positions on page 12 .
Check water pressure with a pressure gauge.
Top and bottom spacers are set allowing the float to move.
Valve and float assembly is clear of debris. Check the valve
diaphragm and seals.
Check that the valve connections have been tightened.
The shut-off valve is set to the open position. See images of shut-
off valve positions on page 12.
Use hot water to thaw the flotation balls and then adjust the
water so there is a space between the balls and the drink
openings.
Apply petroleum jelly to the drink openings.
Replace valve and float assembly diaphragm.
Check pressure and flow capacity. See
on page 15.
Replace drain plug O-ring.
Tighten drain plug.
Pressure and flow capacity