Troubleshooting
High Wash-Water Consumption
Using more wash water than expected
Wash-water use has risen above the normal low level for the machine. This usually indicates the screen is working harder to stay clean — an early warning of blinding — or that the wash cycle is set too aggressively.
The symptom
Wash-water use has risen above the normal low level for the machine. This usually indicates the screen is working harder to stay clean — an early warning of blinding — or that the wash cycle is set too aggressively.
Causes and corrective actions
| Possible cause | Corrective action |
|---|---|
| Screen beginning to blind | Deep clean and review polymer to reduce fines. |
| Wash cycle set too long or frequent | Reduce wash duration or interval to the minimum effective. |
| Low wash-water pressure requiring longer washes | Restore correct pressure and check the supply. |
| Oily sludge fouling faster | Accept a higher baseline but optimise cycle timing. |
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