Tucson Equinox fault 2.A

Air in the system (noise)

Shower pump

What it means

Noise in the system caused by trapped air in the pipework or pump.

Likely causes

  1. Air in the system
  2. Expansion and contraction of hot and cold-water pipework causing connections to work-loosen
  3. Internal component commissioning causing temporary odour
  4. Shaft seal run-in period causing moisture discharge
  5. Lime scale build-up from extended non-operation

Where to start

  1. Check that cold-water storage tank has sufficient volume
  2. Check electrical current draw against rated Electrical Current value for the model
  3. Verify capacitor rating matches specification before replacement

The full answer, free

  • 7 more checks in order
  • The readings and component tests from the manual
  • How to put it right, step by step
  • The manual page for this fault (page 15), right under the answer

Safety: Isolate power and water, and prove dead before you open or test the pump.

From the Tucson manual for the Equinox. Check the model on the data plate before you order parts.

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