|
Regenerative Blower
Troubleshooting Chart |
|
Symptom
|
Potential Cause
|
Possible Solution
|
| Blower does not produce sufficient
pressure/vacuum |
Blower is not turned on | Turn on blower |
| Wrong direction of rotation | Check and change rotation if required | |
| Vacuum or Pressure gauge is faulty | Replace gauge | |
| Blower is not operating at required RPM | Check and replace motor if required | |
| Blower has wrong sized impeller | Check impeller and replace if required | |
| Pressure or vacuum is lost due to obstruction located between blower and gauge | Check for flow restrictions and clean strainers or piping if required | |
| Blower is leaking | Fittings are leaking on or around blower | Tighten fittings |
| Blower flow rate is too low | Back pressure is too high for blower | Reduce back pressure. |
| Blower may not be sized correctly for process | Replace blower | |
| Blower impeller is too small | Change blower impeller but watch power consumption on motor | |
| Flow control valve is closed | Open flow control valve | |
| May have blocked line or filter | Replace filter and clean line |