This is one in a series of A Guide to Narrow Boat Problems.
Problem
Water from eg shower tray won't pump away
Cause
Failing pump, blocked drain pipe or blocked pump filter.
Solution
If pump sounds as if it is working but water still doesn't pump out, switch off, take off pump housing and take out the filter. Clear of debris. Re-assemble. To clear pump use a manual plunger and briskly pump up and down. Finally, if necessary, poke stiff wire down the drain hole from the outside.
Avoidance
Clean pump filter as part of regular maintenance.
Problem
Water from eg shower tray won't pump away
Cause
Failing pump, blocked drain pipe or blocked pump filter.
Solution
If pump sounds as if it is working but water still doesn't pump out, switch off, take off pump housing and take out the filter. Clear of debris. Re-assemble. To clear pump use a manual plunger and briskly pump up and down. Finally, if necessary, poke stiff wire down the drain hole from the outside.
Avoidance
Clean pump filter as part of regular maintenance.
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