joggerman

I'm getting the supplier to replace the pump then take it from there. Thanks for all the suggestions

There is a mesh filter between the tank and the pump, S/Steel I think.

This is a newly installed pump and has done this from the start. I've checked and can find no leaks. The only thing I can think of is that I sterilised the system with Puriclean, which starts of as a powder but even when mixed with water can still have a slight gritty feal as though its not all disolved. Is it possible that a spot of this might be caught in the valves, clausing the pressure loss? If so can I clean the valves?

My Surflo pump cycles (grunts) every minute or so, which means it drives us nuts during the day and it's impossible to leave the water switched on at night if we want sleep. I was told to try adjusting the pressure switch screw, but although it varied the time between grunts, it hasn't solved it. Can anyone suggest a solution? I know there are accumulator tanks but surely it should work without one? Thanks

Having checked the map, it seems as I would be ok, as I am near Liverpool on the Leeds Liverpool canal. Thanks for the comments everyone.

I've been considering purchasing a canal boat for some time, and like the space available in the 10ft wide boats. Are there any problems I would be facing with say a 50ft x 10ft compared with the normal narrow boat, such as access problems to bridges, locks etc?