I can't screw my pipe into the discharge from the pump more than halfway. Is that typical or do I need to brush out the threads?
195576
It's normal. It's designed to be a tight fit and that's sufficient. Don't risk losing that fit by rubbing out the threads.
195577
No, halfway in is typical and normal for cast iron male threads. Halfway in is ample connection for any type pipe or fitting of PVC or steel. Sump pumps can't produce much pressure to be concerned
195578
I've been doing maintenance for 32 years and my experience is that if there is no foreign object in the hole, the threads are not noticeably damaged and you can tighten the pipe into the hole (with teflon tape or pipe dope on the threads), it should not leak. Would not hurt to chase the threads in the pump with a small steel wire brush.
195579
The threads are NPT and means they are tapered and not a straight thread like a bolt. The more you screw it in the tighter it gets.
195580
If you are concerned about leakage I would just caulk around top. I didn't have any problems with mine.
1507735
The container we have must be much like yours; the neck is less than a half inch high. We have had no problem. The threads on the pump go all the way to the open end.
2114761
The impeller should move freely all the way around. There could be something in a vein off the impeller. I didn't try and take mine apart. I removed a quarter out of mine with some hooks. Still didn't drain properly so i just bought a new pump. Works great still and it's been a couple of years
1402728
I think I would need more information. Do you have the standard sewer out from your motor home? Usually you just slip the hose on and turn to engage the 4 studs on the output.....
1276664
It has nothing to due with hoses or lengths. The problem is with the internal seal of the pump head or the seal of the quick change valve. Either the O-rings on the valve are not sealing properly or the pump head is not properly sealed internally. You can try a little silicone lube on the valve O-rings to see if that stops it. Mine did the same thing! What fixed it was to return to Amazon for a replacement. Everything was fine with the new one.
581998
The black end is threaded. In the instructions it is quite clear the item only needs to be finger tightened. It should come undone easily if it was properly installed. Otherwise you may need to use pliers. The green end, yellow on older ones, is a quick disconnect. The green or yellow is a sleeve that slides down and the ball retention on the inside releases from the water pipe.
487788
Mike: silly question, but did you give the filter an extra push, plus push in the top rubber gasket some more to expose the thread? If this fails then the filter is too long. In that case I would be making an extended threaded mounting post. Or a special nut with a reduced diameter that will go inside the filter and catch the thread. My 10 gallon Craftsman has a 7/16 NC thread. I have the capability at home to manufacture these fixes, but if you do not I am at a loss for other solutions. Hoe about a recessed cup with a flange, then cut a bigger hole in the filter rubber and use a 7/16 nut inside the cup. Mike: silly question, but did you give the filter an extra push, plus push in the top rubber gasket some more to expose the thread? If this fails then the filter is too long. In that case I would be making an extended threaded mounting post. Or a special nut with a reduced diameter that will go inside the filter and catch the thread. My 10 gallon Craftsman has a 7/16 NC thread. I have the capability at home to manufacture these fixes, but if you do not I am at a loss for other solutions. Hoe about a recessed cup with a flange, then cut a bigger hole in the filter rubber and use a 7/16 nut... » Read More Mike: silly question, but did you give the filter an extra push, plus push in the top rubber gasket some more to expose the thread? If this fails then the filter is too long. In that case I would be making an extended threaded mounting post. Or a special nut with a reduced diameter that will go inside the filter and catch the thread. My 10 gallon Craftsman has a 7/16 NC thread. I have the capability at home to manufacture these fixes, but if you do not I am at a loss for other solutions. Hoe about a recessed cup with a flange, then cut a bigger hole in the filter rubber and use a 7/16 nut inside the cup. « Show Less
1961417
Take the cover off the intake side of the pump. That is where the water flows into the pump and then gets pushed out through the outlet connector.
1213226
You will have to remove the impeller, it is screwed onto the shaft, standard threads, righty tighty, lefty loosey. You most likely will need to remove the plumbing as will be quite difficult if you don't.
345550
I did not have that problem, but it was a very close. After tightening it compressed the metal tube so now it is easy to attach. You may want to compress the pipe slightly. Just a thought.
547189
Use a plastic screw (food grade and high temp suitable - e.g. for water lines) - that is the best option I can give you. The threads seems to be non-standard.You should also try getting the correct nuts from the seller.
1232164
More info needed. It could be hose thread or M22 and anything in between. What is the application? What are you connecting to and is it under pressure?
1681594
No, right hand thread. It went easily onto a normal pipe-thread. To be clear, we are talking about the female end of the Quick connector.
1219104
The discharge is 1.5". You would have to reduce down to the water hose thread suze
1677108
it sounds like the water is puming out to fast for the water coming in. the pump is probably too big for your application. try reducing the outlet hose size to about 3/4" instead of the 1 1/4" it is set up for. if the float had about 8" of travel instead of 3" you would be fine. my pump works fine for me, i am happy with it.
1173642
Verify your intake house is tightened.Also check the gasket in the house intake at the pump end did not fall out.
799177
I just recently noticed in having the same problem. I suppose I'm going to need to contact customer service or just get in there and see if it needs some pipe dope.