Old-Biscuit
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Ron3rd wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:Turn pump on
Open nearest faucet Cold Side and let pump run
It should prime when it has a place to discharge to
Gave that a try OB with no luck.
How long did you let it run??
Can take quite a while when run dry provided you don't have an air leak on suction side
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Ron3rd
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I let it run about 30 seconds and saw no water go into the strainer. Should I let it run longer?
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Ron3rd wrote:I let it run about 30 seconds and saw no water go into the strainer. Should I let it run longer?
Yes
It should be one of the diaphragm pumps and they are not hurt by running dry. It can take a while.
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Ron3rd
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Matt_Colie wrote:Ron3rd wrote:I let it run about 30 seconds and saw no water go into the strainer. Should I let it run longer?
Yes
It should be one of the diaphragm pumps and they are not hurt by running dry. It can take a while.
Matt
Thanks I'll run it longer.
I tried filling the strainer but still no prime.
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Ron3rd
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Ran it for 5 minutes and no water
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kedanie
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So, did you just put a little water in the tank or fill it? Tank needs to be pretty full to re-prime the system.
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Ron3rd
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It's about 2/3 full. Will that work?
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I believe the pump may be shot...It’s for this reason that I’ve always carried a spare pump...
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Ron3rd
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kedanie wrote:So, did you just put a little water in the tank or fill it? Tank needs to be pretty full to re-prime the system.
Keith
We have a winner! Filled the tank up and it primed after about 15 seconds of running.
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These pumps are SUPPOSED to be self priming. However they can Air Lock.
So as one reply. JUST ONE that I saw Said. Open a major faucet. or stand on the toilet flush vlave to relieve all pressure on the pump outlet. YOu should hear it pick up and prime
I also suggest filling the supply tank FULL.
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