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Aerobic septic compressor alarm ?

Posted By: Stump jumper

Aerobic septic compressor alarm ? - 09/12/11 06:10 PM

Anyone have any experience? Mine started to go off on Friday. I checked the hose and found that it was cracked and deteriorated at the hook up to the alarm switch. Compressor is running fine. I think it might be the alarm. It stated to go off intermintently awile back. Not full volume just real soft. I got it to not sound but turned the compressor off and cleaned the filter and it came back on. Found on the internet where the alarms only require 1 PSI. Is that true? If so the compressor would have be shot before it went off.
Posted By: DLALLDER

Re: Aerobic septic compressor alarm ? - 09/12/11 11:14 PM

Compressor may be running but the diaphram could be busted and is not pumping air. I have had my compressor repaired 2 times, with a kit and about 45 minutes of the man's time. $100 A lot will depend on what brand you have, contact manufacture to see who may be able to put a kit in it or contact someone local that installs the systems.
Posted By: Stump jumper

Re: Aerobic septic compressor alarm ? - 09/13/11 05:47 PM

Not only is the compressor running fine it is pumping air. I have mine set up where I can pop off the PVS pipe real quick and check it. The other way to check is to open the 3rd tank and you can hear the bubbling/gurgling. I listened with the compressor on and off. I have replaced diaphrams before. Seems like you are just prolonging the inevitable. You spend $100 and get another year out of a 3 year $300 compressor.
Posted By: DLALLDER

Re: Aerobic septic compressor alarm ? - 09/13/11 07:29 PM

My compressor is about 10 years old and have replaced the diaphram twice=$200 and a new compressor for my unit is over $400.
Posted By: Stump jumper

Re: Aerobic septic compressor alarm ? - 09/14/11 05:06 PM

What brand / model? I have been in my house 12 years and know that I have gone through 3. I replaced diaphrams once but the other times the whole thing was shot. I keep my system well maintained. The septic inspection company even comments about it.
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