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   From: diverse@tcp.co.uk   
      
   Only made a preliminary check o this 1KW pump and float switch in a   
   sump, prior to dismantling ad exploring further.   
   Sump full of water but no pump action. Moving the float about made no   
   differece. Tapping the pump casing made the pump work until the float   
   switch dropped to the cut off point.   
   Refilling the sump and again no pump action until tapping the casing and   
   again stopping properly. I cannot see what in the way of sticky motor   
   brush or loose/corroded contact inside the motor housing could produce   
   this symptom.   
      
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