- Sustainable Effluent Management
The first step for troubleshooting effluent irrigators is to check your irrigator for any wear and tear/maintenance issues. One of the most common issues that will reduce performance is splitting or blocked nozzles. If the nozzles are split or blocked this will stop the momentum of the machine. The good news is, they are cheap and easy to replace.
Poor performance could be the result of a leak or partial blockage in the mainline and/or drag hose.
If there is a leak in the mainline you will likely notice sloshy ground/pooling in the area while walking between your hydrants.
Identifying blockages would be a process of elimination. Monitor each hydrant to identify where the flow has dropped off. If a blockage is found, call an expert in to clean the drains.
Roll out your hose and check for leaks. Replace where necessary.
If there’s no leaks then the next step in troubleshooting effluent irrigators, is check your your pump! A blocked pump may be a sign your stirrer is not getting the job done and the pump is getting clogged with too many solids. An effective and efficient stirrer is a good investment to keep your system running smoothly. Here’s some other common things to watch for with different pumps:
If you’re using a centrifugal pump, check for a worn impeller. This is a common repair and maintenance job – call in a pump expert to replace the impeller.
If you’re finding the impeller frequently needs replacing, this could be caused by your stone trap not working correctly, allowing stones and grit to get through and prematurely wearing the impeller. If this is the case, your stone trap may need cleaning out.
If you have a shore mounted pump, have a look at your suction line. It could be leaking air or be partially blocked. If it is blocked, a good way to overcome it is to tie a float to the end to lift the hose out of the sludge.
Floating pumps can become clogged in ponds/storage that is poorly stirred, especially if a crust has formed. In this case the pond may need more frequent stirring, or a more efficient stirrer. Where possible an electric stirrer is useful for automation.
If you have more issues troubleshooting effluent irrigators, speak to one of our experts, it might be time for upgrade.
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