madmike1337
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It may not be "vapor" locking. It's likely because the pump needs to be "primed" before it will operate properly. You may have an air bubble trapped in the pump and the impeller cannot gain "traction" becaue there is no liquid around the impeller to get it started. Fix is easy. When flood cycle drain process begins and the pump is spinning but not pumping, simply reach into liquid and turn the pump over to allow the air bubble to escape. You'll notice when it starts pumping. Return the pump to upright position and place in position. Leave it alone after this until next rez change when you'll need to "burp" or "prime" the pump again. One air bubble in the pump can render it useless.
Please don't ask me how I know this ...![]()
I modified all of my Ebb & Gro controllers to use a 1/2" PVC Street elbow, a length of PVC Pipes and made the connection between the top of the control bucket and the pump rigid. I have occasional problems where air does get trapped, but turning the pump to a slight angle seems to stop that nonsense right away. If anyone wants to see it, I will take some photos during my next crop flip, just say the word.