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    help4myissue Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 17, 2010, 11:42 PM
    My basement toilet pump is not pumping
    I noticed the toilet begin to back up- I checked the pump (the pump is normally loud enough to hear when it dispels water) now only has a faint "hum" and does not empty any water.
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    Feb 18, 2010, 07:12 AM

    Shut the power off. You either have a shorted winding in the motor or there's something caught in the impeller. Pull the pump and check.
    Good luck, tom
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    Feb 20, 2010, 10:25 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by speedball1 View Post
    Shut the power off. You either have a shorted winding in the motor or there's something caught in the impeller. Pull the pump and check.
    Good luck, tom
    Thank you for your response: Unfortunately, I got as far as unplugging the pump and/or lift switch and opening the cap (simple- it was only a few screws) to realize I was way out of my lane. So, 475.00 usd later I was told it was indeed a clogged impellar.:mad: Nevertheless, the plumber was cool, he showed me step by step what I needed to do should this happen again. "What a sport:rolleyes:" Thanks to all the helpful comments etc.

    Finally, one of the posts indicated that if I didn't hear the impellar trying to move that the motor was shot.. this was inaccurate- I don't know how long the motor was humming before I powered down; but the motor was fine after clearing the clog. Thanks again all!
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    Feb 21, 2010, 06:48 AM

    Finally, one of the posts indicated that if I didn't hear the impellar trying to move that the motor was shot.. this was inaccurate-
    Can you pull that post up and show it to me so it can be corrected.
    Glad you got all fixed up. If we can ever be of service again just ask.
    Good luck, Tom
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