My 12 gal, 5.0,wet/dry vac turns on fine problem is it goes on in the blowing mode. I can't figure out how to use it in the suction mode?
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Barb, you've got the hose hooked up to the exhaust part, hook it up on the front of the top below the button, not on the side.
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I'd love to be able to help u but I haven't used it yet. I would guess it maybe vacuum holding it on. Not to b funny but have u looked in the owners manual? It may have some helpful hints.
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I am under the impression that you should not run it dry. I unplug mine as soon as it "sputters" when emptying a water canister.
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Make sure the pump is properly seated into its base and the suction cups are properly secured the back. Mine was a little loud as well until I did this. Also if it starts to overflow it's because the filter is dirty
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That is my issue with the kit, It is two 5 gal buckets and some hardware. In the end you have to attach by drilling holes in the side of your vac and it still is very unstable. I have the Fein vac they show in the ads and it is constantly tipping and is very annoying. You still need adapters to hook up hoses and theirs aren't too secure and also pop off at times.In the end I would buy a larger 25-50 gallon sized one like Rockler sell that is independent of the vac and stand on it's own. Does it work, yes it works great and that is the saving grace otherwise with it tipping over all day it would be in the garbage by now. That is my issue with the kit, It is two 5 gal buckets and some hardware. In the end you have to attach by drilling holes in the side of your vac and it still is very unstable. I have the Fein vac they show in the ads and it is constantly tipping and is very annoying. You still need adapters to hook up hoses and theirs aren't too secure and also pop off at times.In the end I would buy a larger 25-50 gallon sized one like Rockler sell that is independent of the vac and stand on it's own. Does it work, yes it works great and that is the saving grace otherwise with it tipping over... » Read More That is my issue with the kit, It is two 5 gal buckets and some hardware. In the end you have to attach by drilling holes in the side of your vac and it still is very unstable. I have the Fein vac they show in the ads and it is constantly tipping and is very annoying. You still need adapters to hook up hoses and theirs aren't too secure and also pop off at times.In the end I would buy a larger 25-50 gallon sized one like Rockler sell that is independent of the vac and stand on it's own. Does it work, yes it works great and that is the saving grace otherwise with it tipping over all day it would be in the garbage by now. « Show Less
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I am guessing something is missing. I have had two of these vacuums and never had this problem. You may want to return it and let them know it is defective. Hope this helps.
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Slight changes will not effect the system but big charges will. When the pump runs dry for several seconds the system sees this and will shut off. Things to keep in mind, prime the pump before you start vacuuming by turning it on for a few minutes before stopping to attach the hose. Make sure you are in speed three or four while vacuuming. You should also have a filter bucket with a bypass adjustment for your vacuum. This help the pump not run dry before you get water in the vacuum hose. Hope this helps, any other questions just let me know. Thx Geoff
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The inlet is large so you might not feel any suction. But it should definitely be sucking air. Try putting some steam by it, and serif it pulls the steamy air out.
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Just make sure the vacuum part at the bottom is clean. I had the same issue but turned out the brushes at the bottom had stuff rapped around it blocking the water to come out.
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Yes, I've started having problems with mine after 7 months. I thought it may be the filter but they said not. They sent me three parts I have to try to replace and see if that works. It seems like the don't want to give out new filters. My suction is fine for about 5 minutes and you can see the diffence. There are no clogs but the motor overheats and shuts down. I'll see what the parts do but I don't thing they are the problem.
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Could be your outlet flow...pushing it to one side..could be that the hose is very brittle and does not expand nor maneuver around the pool very well...might need more hose...I add and take out hose, bi weekly it makes the vacuum clean in different patterns....
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This should not be occurring; it should pop back out. You're creating a vacuum somehow. Check the lines to make sure they are not kinked or plugged.
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have you had better luck with your filter? Just received mine, have hooked it up but can't get suction. Have primed it, filled the tank first, as mentioned in another post. Have not shortened the length of the tubing as yet. Any advice?
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I first run it on reverse to flush any gunk out of the hose (siphon valve open, faucet valve closed). And then I switch it back to suction mode with the siphon out of the water until all the water is sucked out of the hose. Hope that helped!
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As Rae said I also am not sure what you mean. However you pull and hold the trigger as you push forward (about as far as you can reach) then you release the trigger to stop the liquid flow and slowly pull back on the same track. There is a float in the dirty water tank which will stop the suction. When it does this you shut it off till it drops. The tank is probably full but it could do this if youjerk the machine even when it still has more room.
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When I first got mine, I set it up in the kitchen under some lights, filled the water tank, and then turned it on to confirm it worked. I ran it for a few minutes and then unplugged it and carried it to my room. I noticed that it wasn't blowing out much mist. Like you are noticing now. I proceeded to empty out the basin and try again, and it worked like a champ. See, in carrying it down the hall with the water tank full, when it gets jostled around with the valve open, more water gets into the basin than should be and the ultrasonic platter can't work through the higher levels of water. Just empty out the basin, put the water tank back on and turn it on. Also, the more you turn the knob, the more mist comes out. Turn it until it stops turning, that's full power.
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I would check the bag first to be sure it isn't at capacity and needs to be changed, after 6 months it may need to be changed. If that isn't it I would check in the inlet area to see if anything was sucked in that is now blocking it. I have had no problems with suction problems at all. The first bag I found needed to be changed earlier than the next bag I guess because my old vac wasn't working as well any more so when I initially started using the Miele the first bag got filled a lot faster than I expected. Good luck.