re-cycled water problem

[diy mad]

Hi,
I have a problem with a system that collects water in a well for garden use. It has a Leader Divertron 1000 submersible pump that is activated by either of 2 garden taps, and was tripping the RCCB in the house.
I found a junction box at the top of the well was wet inside and sorted it with correct waterproof glands and box, which I thought would solve the problem.
Now, however whenever the system is switched on, the pump starts without the taps being turned on. It runs for about 10 seconds, rests for about 20 and then continues to do that for 4 or 5 cycles before tripping the RCCB. Is it supposed to do that to keep the system pressurised or would it indicate a sensor problem somewhere?
Any ideas gratefully received!

 

[just pumps]

Wouldn`t expect it to do this, best guess from here is that water has travelled down inside the cable to the pump electrics. Your pump is made by DAB so best to contact them.

 

[diy mad]

Thanks Justpumps, have emailed them.

 

[ericmark]

Sounds like similar system as used in caravans, there is a bellows which blows up as pump runs and taps closed, and a non return valve, if the non return valve gets a bit of muck in it then the pump keeps switching on/off.

For caravans there was an alternative method with micro switches in the taps, but needed more wiring. Also of course all 12 volt.

 

[just pumps]

OP didnt mention a control panel at the top of the well, which on reflection might be the problem area.