S Sharpend "It Just Is" Joined Feb 13, 2012 Messages 9,676 Reaction score 898 Location Here There and Everywhere Dec 20, 2012 #21 Would the rcd trip if the pump run dry when he bled the pump whilst running?
ProDave Twatt ™ Supporting Member Joined Nov 28, 2009 Messages 14,840 Reaction score 1,025 Dec 20, 2012 #22 Sharpend said: Would the rcd trip if the pump run dry when he bled the pump whilst running? Click to expand... Shouldn't do, but the pump may squeal somewhat! If you have ever taken one apart, usually there's a motor coil in the plastic housing, and this drives the impeller, which is the other (wet) side of an aluminium plate. so water and electrics should never mix.
Sharpend said: Would the rcd trip if the pump run dry when he bled the pump whilst running? Click to expand... Shouldn't do, but the pump may squeal somewhat! If you have ever taken one apart, usually there's a motor coil in the plastic housing, and this drives the impeller, which is the other (wet) side of an aluminium plate. so water and electrics should never mix.