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Posted by RBM on November 4, 2006, 6:27 pm
Here is a link to the parts breakdown for your pump:
http://www.zoeller.com/zcopump/zcopdfdocs/FM0472.pdf
>I believe that is just a lever activated switch. It would have two wires
>connected to it and would be inside a water tight enclosure. I'm sure, once
>you figure out how to expose it, the replacement will be easy. You can try
>Zoeller's website for any breakdowns on the pump
>> Thanks for your reply.
>>
>> Are switches easy to replace? If so, would you be able to tell me
>> step-by-step how to do it (or refer me to a website that might have
>> information)?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Kevin
>>
>>
>> RBM (remove this) wrote:
>>> It sounds like the float is stuck. If the float moves freely up and
>>> down,
>>> completely and it doesn't shut off, you probably need a new switch
>>>
>>>
>>> > My Zoeller M-53 (1/3 HP) sump pump does not switch off. I.e., the
>>> > sump
>>> > pump kicks on fine when the float gets to the level that causes the
>>> > pump to kick on. It begins to pump water out like normal but then
>>> > when
>>> > it gets to a certain point, it stops pumping water out. The pump
>>> > keeps
>>> > running but the water level doesn't recede any further. I have to
>>> > push
>>> > the float down a little bit in order for it to stop running.
>>> >
>>> > Any ideas what I could do to fix this problem? Is the switch going
>>> > bad?
>>> >
>>> > Thanks,
>>> > Kevin
>>> >
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