Technical note

Why does the hydrophore keep cycling?

Illustration: technician checking a hydrophore tank and a twin-pump pressure set.
Illustrative image.

Frequent cycling usually comes from low pre-charge in the expansion tank, a small leak in the plumbing, a faulty check valve or a wrongly set pressure switch — and it wears the pump out early.

Considered together

  • Expansion tank pre-charge
  • Hidden leaks in the plumbing
  • Check valve condition
  • Pressure switch setting

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