[Pumptesting] TODO Aug 7 (thu) check battery Re: Fw: Re: Fw: Pump Test Failure?

[Tara Halwes]

The tank level was still reading low, fluctuating rapidly between around
4.7 and 5.1 feet.DaveR came out and did a visual inspection, and we
measured it at approximately 6 feet, which means the sensor reading is
incorrect, but also the level is still low enough that the auto fill
solenoid should have triggered, and it very obviously was not running. So a
couple things need to happen in the next day or two.

First is we need to give the battery on on the sensor panel time to
recharge. The battery was down to something like 6 V and should be at 12.
It’s fairly new. One of the terminal leads was extremely loose so that was
tightened and it is possible That will be enough to get it to charge
correctly. It is also possible that when it charges correctly, The other
issues will resolve, but in case they don’t:

- Make sure the battery charged back up to 12 V
- Verify the auto fill triggered and the tank is back up to 8 feet, or at
least above 6.9.
- if it sounds like it’s filling, but the panel still reads low, visually
inspect the tank level. Also check for running water sounds in the great
behind unit number 80 as that would indicate it kept filling past 8 feet
which it should not do if the sensor is working correctly.
- Recalibrate the tank level sensor if it’s still reading incorrectly, but
the tank has filled back up. This procedure should be covered in the manual
above the control panel, but if not, DaveR can help.

Default plan is Tara will do these things, but various medical appointments
might necessitate someone else stepping in to check on the battery, etc.

The rest of the test went fine and does not need to be redone until next
week. The system will come off of TEST in four minutes at 5:21 PM. I will
be unavailable for further troubleshooting this evening, but the battery
needs to charge anyway.

Tara

On Wed, Aug 6, 2025 at 14:51 Mike Gaisford <mgaisford at gmail.com> wrote:

> I’m not been able to get back there to test. If you’re able to do it that
> would be great. Otherwise, I will try to do it tonight.
>
> On Wed, Aug 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM Tara Halwes <tarahalwes at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey Julius or Mike,
>>
>> Did you re-test? If you did, let me know soon? Otherwise I’ll attempt it
>> sometime in the next 2 hours and report back.
>>
>> I’m reachable by phone or SMS text to:
>> 508-361-9605
>>
>> Cheers!
>> Tara
>>
>> On Tue, Aug 5, 2025 at 12:37 Phéna Proxima <adam at phenaproxima.net> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Mike asked if we should re-test. Per Daver:
>>>
>>> Yes, re-test as normal. If it keeps happening, try only opening the test
>>> valve enough to get a consistent drop in pressure.
>>>
>>>
>>> Any further questions, let me know. I will also document this
>>> conversation and its findings in the SH trustee manual.
>>> On Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 at 12:20 PM, Mike Gaisford <
>>> mgaisford at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> So is the direction to retest?
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Aug 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM Phéna Proxima <adam at phenaproxima.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Update from Daver on the sensor issue:
>>>>
>>>> No need for Encore. What happened is that the waterflow sensor for the
>>>> building's own sprinkler system tripped. The waterflow sensor is near the
>>>> test valve. If there's a lot of turbulence in the pipes, that can fool the
>>>> sensor into thinking there's water flowing. Opening the test valve wide
>>>> open can make this more likely.
>>>>
>>>> It doesn't mean there's anything wrong. Just keep lowering the pressure
>>>> until it gets to 80 PSI and the main pump turns on.
>>>>
>>>>
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