Septilink Pump Cycle Limits: Know When a Pump Runs Too Much or Too Little

Pump cycle limits are one of the three new Septilink Advanced Events. You choose a time period and set a minimum and a maximum number of pump cycles for it. If the pump cycles fewer times than the minimum, or more times than the maximum, you get a notification. It is part of the Septilink remote monitoring that Brown Aerobic, an authorized Septilink dealer, can help you with. Call 346-771-3774.

How do pump cycle limits work?

A pump normally runs a predictable number of times over a given period. When that number changes, something has changed too. A pump that cycles far more than usual may be pushing water that keeps coming back. A pump that hardly cycles may have stopped working.

With this event you pick the time period, then set the least and the most cycles you expect. Septilink counts the cycles and sends a notification the moment the count falls outside those limits.

What problems can it point to?

• A possible water leak. On a drip system, set a maximum cycle limit. If the pump cycles more than the maximum, you are notified of a possible leak
• A pump that may have stopped working. On a duplex system or an aeration pump, set a minimum cycle limit. If the pump cycles less than the minimum, you are notified

Both are problems that would otherwise show up late, as a soggy yard, a high bill, or a high level alarm. Read more about what an alarm means in our guide to the control panel, float switch and alarm.

How do I avoid nuisance notifications?

If a customer or a family is away, the pump may legitimately run less. Septilink suggests setting a longer time period in that case. For example, on a spray system you could set a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 14 cycles every 7 days. A longer window smooths out ordinary ups and downs and still catches a real change.

What do I need to use it?

Advanced events are available on SL-5 and SL-7 sites with Advanced service. They are off by default and are switched on in the site's configuration, and the Septilink mobile app must be updated to its latest version before you can enable them.

What happens when I get a notification?

A notification means the pump is behaving differently from what you set, not that you know why yet. Check the breaker for the system, cut back on water if the tank may be filling, and call us. We test the pump, floats, aerator and panel and find the cause. See alarm and pump repair, septic repairs and aerobic septic service.

How do I get started?

Call 346-771-3774 or request a quote online. Estimates are free, and Se habla español. Tell us what kind of system you have and we will talk through where cycle limits would help.

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