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Daox · 07-08-11, 04:53 PM

Haha, wow! That sounds like quite the job. I helped move some rocks around this weekend. I helped my uncle make a rock boarder (12"+ rocks) around a garden area. Thankfully, most of the time we could just roll them into place! Lifting was a huge pain.

Xringer · 01-21-12, 10:56 AM

On Wednesday, I was doing some DIY work down in the (unheated) basement,
when I started hearing a low whirring sound once in a while..
It was random and only lasted 3 or 4 seconds.

It took a while to find the source of the noise. It was the sump pump in the laundry room.
I checked it out. The hole was bone dry and the dual-floats were down.
Lifting a float caused normal operation. The pump would run and stop 10-15 seconds,
after the float was dropped.
BWC1 dual float controller

I'm not sure what was causing the short runs (3 or 4 sec)..
So, I called Glentronics Tech support.

Glentronics Customer Support
645 Heathrow Dr
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
800-991-0466

These pumps have a 3 year warranty, so they send me a replacement BWC1 controller unit.

The new BWC1 was delivered this morning (Saturday) and has been installed and tested.

That's Fast service! I highly recommend this company! Basement Watchdog Battery Operated Backup Sump Pumps Home Page

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I'm not sure what caused the problem, but I suspect it may have been
caused by RFI from a nearby AM radio station.

One idea was maybe the coldness down in the sump hole caused
the plastic parts to shrink enough to bring one of the float magnets
within range of the sensor (Hall-Effect?)..
But it seems like that would also cause the delayed 10-15 second 'after-run'
that cleans out the bottom of the sump..?.

I'll have to remove the cover and check the PCB for bad solder connections etc..
If I find the problem, I'll have a spare controller.. Always good to have, just in case..

Wel-Bilt Submersible Pump — 21.13 GPM, 1/8 HP, 1in. | Submersible Utility Pumps | Northern Tool + Equipment

Xringer · 01-27-23, 11:02 AM

One of my pumps stopped working this morning. I removed it and checked it for power (it was getting power).
The sump was filled right to the top, so I used a big shop-vac to remove most of the water.
The motor would not turn-over. I assumed it was in over-heat mode.
After a while, I tested it again. It started working, but made a loud scraping sound. I assume something, maybe rocks are inside the impeller cage.
Anyways this pump looks like it's been underwater for years (it's been mostly dry), I'm going to repair it, if possible and keep it as a back-up spare. I've ordered another pump from big 'A' and will clean out sump and install it 3" up off of bottom.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GZDCQR7

I'm currently running the pumps off the Back-up power system. Got good sun, so the panels are providing power for the basement hardware (this office PC + wifi gear) and charging up the backup batteries. This is the best test yet, with real pump loads.

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01-21-12, 10:56 AM	#12
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	On Wednesday, I was doing some DIY work down in the (unheated) basement, when I started hearing a low whirring sound once in a while.. It was random and only lasted 3 or 4 seconds. It took a while to find the source of the noise. It was the sump pump in the laundry room. I checked it out. The hole was bone dry and the dual-floats were down. Lifting a float caused normal operation. The pump would run and stop 10-15 seconds, after the float was dropped. BWC1 dual float controller I'm not sure what was causing the short runs (3 or 4 sec).. So, I called Glentronics Tech support. Glentronics Customer Support 645 Heathrow Dr Lincolnshire, IL 60069 800-991-0466 These pumps have a 3 year warranty, so they send me a replacement BWC1 controller unit. The new BWC1 was delivered this morning (Saturday) and has been installed and tested. That's Fast service! I highly recommend this company! Basement Watchdog Battery Operated Backup Sump Pumps Home Page ~~~ I'm not sure what caused the problem, but I suspect it may have been caused by RFI from a nearby AM radio station. One idea was maybe the coldness down in the sump hole caused the plastic parts to shrink enough to bring one of the float magnets within range of the sensor (Hall-Effect?).. But it seems like that would also cause the delayed 10-15 second 'after-run' that cleans out the bottom of the sump..?. I'll have to remove the cover and check the PCB for bad solder connections etc.. If I find the problem, I'll have a spare controller.. Always good to have, just in case.. Wel-Bilt Submersible Pump — 21.13 GPM, 1/8 HP, 1in. \| Submersible Utility Pumps \| Northern Tool + Equipment Attached Thumbnails __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..

01-27-23, 11:02 AM	#13
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	We had 2.4" of rain here One of my pumps stopped working this morning. I removed it and checked it for power (it was getting power). The sump was filled right to the top, so I used a big shop-vac to remove most of the water. The motor would not turn-over. I assumed it was in over-heat mode. After a while, I tested it again. It started working, but made a loud scraping sound. I assume something, maybe rocks are inside the impeller cage. Anyways this pump looks like it's been underwater for years (it's been mostly dry), I'm going to repair it, if possible and keep it as a back-up spare. I've ordered another pump from big 'A' and will clean out sump and install it 3" up off of bottom. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GZDCQR7 I'm currently running the pumps off the Back-up power system. Got good sun, so the panels are providing power for the basement hardware (this office PC + wifi gear) and charging up the backup batteries. This is the best test yet, with real pump loads. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..