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Topic ClosedPlumbing - Event Date: 26 Apr 2017 - 30 May 2017

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    Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 2:03pm
I am having trouble with my City Water intake. When I connect the hose to the intake the storage tank fills up and spill out the tank fill cap.
I believe the backflow preventer is stuck open and letting the water flow back down the line and into the tank. Has anyone had this problem and know how to fix it?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 2:28pm
The solution to try is this:

1. Disconnect city water
2. Since your tank is full, you don't need to fill it. If it were empty, you would need to add water.
3. Turn the pump on.
4. Open faucets and shut them. Do this several tiimes.
5. Connect city water
6. Test to see if the check valve is unstuck
7. If successful, end. Else, repeat from step one. If still not successful, check to see if there is any manufacturing trash stuck in the pump blocking the valve. Check the filter basket to make sure it is empty of trash also.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 2:37pm
+1- I used procedure supplied by SH, with similar problem, fresh water tank filling with city water connected.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 3:42pm
99.9 percent cure ^^^^^
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 4:33pm
Ditto!
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