A water pump that clicks on and off when no faucet is open means there's a leak in the pressure system somewhere. Find it before the bilge fills up.
What to Check
1
Toilet flush valve
Slow leak through the head's flush valve cycles the pump every few minutes. Most common cause.
2
Hot water heater pressure relief
If the relief valve weeps, the pump cycles. Check the overflow line.
3
Faucet drip
Even a single dripping faucet will cycle the pump. Tighten or rebuild.
4
Burst hose under the cabin sole
Worst case — a hidden leak filling the bilge. Smell for fresh water and check bilge water taste.
When to Call Us
If you can't find the leak in 15 minutes of inspection, call us — we've seen every hidden plumbing failure on Bay boats.