Pump Overheating and Shutting Down

[heus]

Try just blowing air on it with a small fan.

[maple flats]

You may also want to put the "chicken light" on a thermostat. It might be adding too much heat when it's warmer outside.

[DrTimPerkins]

You may also want to put the "chicken light" on a thermostat. It might be adding too much heat when it's warmer outside.

I'd move the pump outside the box and in an open-sided structure for better air-flow and cooling. Also get one of those thermostat blocks that come on when the temps fall below 40 deg F for the chicken light. That'll keep your pump cooler and prevent overheating, but also keep the pump warm for easier start-ups.

[BradWilson]

I'd move the pump outside the box and in an open-sided structure for better air-flow and cooling. Also get one of those thermostat blocks that come on when the temps fall below 40 deg F for the chicken light. That'll keep your pump cooler and prevent overheating, but also keep the pump warm for easier start-ups.

I've haven't had issues with the Gould's transfer pump. There are enough "vents" with the holes for the hoses. I was just concerned about putting the rotary vane pump outside because of "warm up" and possible water in the pump freezing. But it sounds like the best idea so far. Thanks all.

[BradWilson]

I'd move the pump outside the box and in an open-sided structure for better air-flow and cooling. Also get one of those thermostat blocks that come on when the temps fall below 40 deg F for the chicken light. That'll keep your pump cooler and prevent overheating, but also keep the pump warm for easier start-ups.

I've haven't had issues with the Gould's transfer pump. There are enough "vents" with the holes for the hoses. I was just concerned about putting the rotary vane pump outside because of "warm up" and possible water in the pump freezing. But it sounds like the best idea so far. Thanks all.