Solar Pump Problem

Discussion in 'Water Gardening' started by azw1879, Jun 9, 2007.

  1. azw1879

    azw1879 Seedling

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    The Solar Pump for my small water feature is malfunctioning, making a lot of noise (loud burring), but no water is travelling up through the hose (which is not blocked) to fill the small top bowl before running down 2 other bowls back into the main bowl.

    It is a JWP-100. DC 3V 0.9W 320L/h. People don't seem to be able to help finding a replacement, perhaps one which would do the same job, as I don't wish to have to buy a whole new water feature just to get the same type of solar pump, which surely must also be supplied individually ?

    Can anyone help me find the same type from a company in the U.K., preferably mail order, if I can't get to it ?

    Hope you can assist.

    Thankyou

    C.J.
     
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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I'm not having much success at the moment CJ. Could you tell me who manufactured you existing solar pump or does it have a specific name? All the ones I've come across are kind of expensive. How much are you considering paying to replace the one you have? I don't suppose there's any chance you could photograph the one you have is there?
     
  4. stuart charlton

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    JWP-100 SOLAR PUMP MALFUNCTION

    Hi,its Stuart. I have purchased 2 solar water features (from ebay). They were new items and within 6 weeks they have both packed up. I have also been unable to find a new supplier. I would love to find an alternative pump that fits. I may have to find the maker of the feature on the net and contact them directly. Its a real pain because I am sure most of these small water features uses the same pumps. Other info for those who may be able to help. the unit says: solar pump JWP-100 DC 3V 0.9W 320L/h china patent number ZL 2004200876563. Any help would be fab. S.C
     
  5. Evil Roy

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    Pumps pick up small bits of "stuff" and it causes problems. Try taking the pump out and running water through it backwards. You don't want a lot of pressure, just hold it under the kitchen faucet and run water into the outlet of the pump. Some of the small pumps have a foam filter on the inlet. You can also check to see if this is clogged.
     



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  6. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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  7. JEN

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    Yes I have found it on a site in the uk called dot lighting. It has a different number but is the same as I have been trying to get one as well
     

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