What Causes Your Septic Air Pump Alarm to Ring, and What to Do About It

A HIBLOW septic air pump is considered by many to be the “heart” of an aerobic onsite system.  It’s critical that it runs 24/7, 365, but, at some point, the air pump will stop running, usually because the diaphragms have ruptured after years of use. 

To notify the homeowner, OEMs incorporate some type of low-pressure alarm in their system that triggers when the PSI drops below 1. The alarm can be attached to the electrical panel on your house, or on the pump itself.  The air pump is often the cause, but there are other conditions that can sound the alarm.

When your alarm sounds, typically it’s best to mute the buzzer so that you don’t annoy your neighbors! On your HIBLOW septic air pump with alarm, simply move the switch on the alarm (to the left) to mute and contact your service provider immediately. Whatever you do, don’t mute and forget about it!

Over time, your tanks can settle, and the pressure may break the airline where it enters the tank.

If you have further questions about your HIBLOW septic air pump with alarm, please give us a call or send us an email.  We’ll be happy to help you troubleshoot and set you up with an authentic HIBLOW distributor if parts are needed. 

Read the full article about troubleshooting your HIBLOW septic air pump with alarm on our website!