My circulator seems to have stopped working....How do I know if it is the pump or the valve that has gone bad?
1573117
How long have you owned it, this is my second one, I replace the first one after 8 years the pump went bad
1573118
If your getting Luke warm water in the cold to other fixtures by the valve the valve has gone bad. The pump should feel cool not hot to the touch and a slight vibration as it is a very low horsepower pump. As a plumbing contractor I find the comfort valve being the problem most often. However if the pump is quite hot the motor has frozen and will get rather hot.
1573119
use amp probe, see how much current is being used, and check valve to see if any debris is inside
1684510
I had the same problem this year. Look on your tube and there are videos on how to clean it out and get it running again. the isnt much to the pump so its pretty easy to fix without having to buy anything.
2208059
Well, to begin with, my device did not work right from the beginning. It opened water fine but did not always close the valve. I had to return it.As for your case, did you replace a battery? Or maybe battery voltage is lower than normal. Clean the contacts maybe.
1878255
The pump should run at the timer settings. I would think if it runs as you state, either the timer or pump is bad. I suggest new pump.
539623
Hi, just be aware that it may fail also with little use. As soon as my warranty was out, my pump failed. They replied to my Amazon review that they'd exchange it but then only offered a discount. Not an honest company.
2283838
I have not had a problem with mine. Did you check out the video's on how to clean the pump? That might help.
939678
Check to see that the valve is closed . If it is not closed .... Or nor functioning properly the tool will not operate
1525079
I'm sure you have, but have you tried tightening the valve? Because that part is so hard to find, I'm guessing it rarely goes bad. I guess you could try bialetti.com. I looked there but did not find it, you may have better luck.
1706607
Mine has quit working too. We have used citric acid, cleaned the filters, etc.
279559
I would have to think the valve is not working. I would open it and try a pipe cleaner from the outside. Also check the handle to see if it is turning the valve.
389134
I have never had a problem with the pump working? Is it clogged? If you just bought it I am sure whom ever you purchase it from will exchange it for you...
1296869
Did you insert it into the white hole/valve thing? maybe you need to insert it just a bit further. Otherwise sounds like you did everything right. Maybe your pump is bad, try another. Good luck!
1695567
Reprime your pump , check the filterto see if it has any obstructionin ,or you may have a bad pump losing poweror vacuum.
1829735
Maybe the part is bad. I would send it back. The one I purchased is working perfectly and haven't had any issues what so ever. Hope everything works out :-)
1179269
You can try replacing the Joker Valve. Here's a youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqYkXa5AWe8
2078207
Hi, I have never had a problem with the pump. I would say that it was an isolated issue which happens with most products. Mine works incredibly well.
2119607
First clean out the nozzle to be sure it isn't blocked. If the nozzle is clear but still doesn't pump, then this replacement should fix it.