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Why does a jockey pump start frequently in a hydrant line?

We have an industrial plant in Chakan, Pune. Our 15 HP jockey pump triggers every 15 minutes, runs for 20 seconds, and shuts off. There is no active fire. Is this normal, or is there a leakage?
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FirePause Expert Team Fire Safety Expert
6 months, 1 week ago
Frequent short-cycling of a jockey pump indicates a loss of pressure in the hydrant pipeline grid. This is not normal and is caused by either:
1. Underground Pipe Leaks: Small hairline cracks in MS pipes.
2. Faulty Non-Return Valve (NRV): The NRV at the pump outlet is leaking water back into the suction tank.
3. Landing Valve Seepages: Check if any yard hydrants are dripping.

We recommend testing the pump valves and checking the NRV gaskets.

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