I bought this pump along with the frequently purchased accessories. Seems a bit of a tight fit to connect, am I doing something wrong?
317032
If you're talking about the tight fit of the hose onto the connector you do want it to be tight. You can warm it as previously stated. I used a little saliva on it and that worked well enough.
317033
Try placing the tubing in hot water for a few minutes before trying to press it onto the fittings. It will soften the plastic which makes it much easier to stretch over the fittings.
317034
It is a tight fit, not sure what else you bought but is is a little difficult by design. the main braided line hooks to the distributer and the distributer with all it's screw valves hooks to your output lines, they should all be very tight.
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.
1758271
Just make certain you don't insert the threaded end of the needle too far into the hose on the pump. It takes a lot longer to fill if you do.
1525014
I'm not sure about the proper pump, but I took a regular pump with a needle and wrapped masking tape around it till it was the right size and that worked. Hope that helps...
301579
Make sure it is plugged in all the way and connectors clicked in tight...it's a tight fit
1602690
It should be no problem. However I recommend you reduce your outlet line one siz smaller to make it easier on the pump.
586187
I don't have an answer for you on that one. I didn't try what you did. The pump worked fine, we are using it as a spare.
1418850
Mine only operated about six weeks, so I wouldn't be concerned about fit. I'd find another brand of pump.
359198
Did you have a pump included. That was more than I had. I went to Walmart and purchased one. I took a while and I still don't have them pumped up very well. I did find if you angle the pump needle a bit it helps, but good luck. It's definitely not easy! Sorry I don't have a better answer for you!
717016
My best guess is that the pump circuit is very dry and it needs to be primed with an EXTERNAL hand pump. They are avaiable for a small sum.
1018701
That pump seems to have a lock pin fitting, and so this adapter won't fit into it as securely as the pieces that came with it. Depending on which tip you need to use to inflate your device you may be able to hold the adapter in place while using it. It might be better just to buy a pump with the correct tip for the thing you want to inflate.
2067454
Make sure all connections are screwed in real tight, otherwise air will escape and you won't be able to reach any pressure. When I first had my pump, I hadn't tightened all of the connections adequately and it was as if the pump didn't work. Once the connections were all tight, then the pump worked fine and we were able to fill the cylinder to the necessary 3,000 psi. Hope that helps!
1672663
On the pump I had to take the old and new pump apart at the impeller housing to make it work. I had to use the old impeller housing on the new pump. I tried swapping the mounting bracket on the pump but bolt holes did not line up. Vern
1615569
There are terminals that you plug into. If you are replacing a bad pump the old pump will have the same set-up. Check your old pump to see if there is a plug running to it.
221037
Get extra, especially if you want to connect ithe pump to multiple outlets, like bubblers or undergravel filters. I suggest the same soft silicone tubing. Also, if you plan on making it go the distance, some T connectors will ne required to split the air for your various aquarium pieces.
1270288
Yeah, I feel pretty sad about that too. I just bought a simple pump, the battery one, and cut off part of the medium-size connector... It seems like a little bit stupid, but it works. Hope my words can help you.:)
1809718
you can probably have as much flow rate as you want. i just have to get it to connect with them pump