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Fault finding

Cavitation and loss of head

Pumps (centrifugal/positive displacement) · Grundfos

MarineLow difficulty

Symptoms

Gravel-like noise, vibration, insufficient flow.

Probable causes

  • Insufficient NPSH
  • Clogged suction strainer
  • Damaged impeller
  • Air in the suction line

Solution

Check the suction head and suction line, clean the strainer, inspect the impeller and seals, and bleed the air from the circuit.

The information on this page is general guidance. It does not replace the manufacturer’s manual or the work of a qualified technician: before any intervention, always check procedures, tightening torques and safety requirements in the official documentation of the machine.

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