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

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


"Kevin G." wrote in message
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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

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


"Kevin G." wrote in message
ups.com...
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

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
"Kevin G." wrote in message
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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


"Kevin G." wrote in message
ups.com...
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

Here is a link to the parts breakdown for your pump:
http://www.zoeller.com/zcopump/zcopdfdocs/FM0472.pdf



"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
...
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
"Kevin G." wrote in message
ups.com...
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


"Kevin G." wrote in message
ups.com...
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

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)?

before replacing the switch, check that the float travel may just need
to be adjusted

Mark