Will the pump prime if installed above the water line or must it be installed below the water line?
2070581
If pump has to be above the water line I imagine you would need to prime it yourself. Otherwise damage to the unit may occur. I have dealt with trash pumps, sludge pumps and the like at work and most are not self priming. Hope this helps
2133107
You prime it by pumping several times. Hold a cup underneath. It is generally recommended to put it half way in, pump until primed, then put I the rest of the way and screw it on.
1745501
Pump is not self priming.You will have to prime your self by putting a garden hose into the intake hose and turning on both garden hose and machine while having your intake hose submerged into the water to be removed. Once the machine primes you can shut off your priming garden hose. Works really good but suction hose needs a column of water to get going.
2163382
The Pondmaster pumps are not self priming, they require a "flooded" sump and most of the time are used submersed. You could use it externally IF the pump is in a hole lower than the water level next to the pond and you physically prime the pump the first time.
1280737
No, you need to prime it. A check valve at the end of the intake hose/pipe means you will only need to prime it once, however. It is O.K. for outdoor, but I use a small enclosure over the top. It must be protected from freezing. Wayne pumps are tops in my book, and I have used dozens of pumps.
1261028
The idea is to put the coned "cage" under the collected water. It can be upright, but it will leave several inches of water if it is not on its side, or lying with the cone facing down. Just remember to do ALL moving of the pump using the hose, and NOT the electrical cord. Lastly, NEVER touch the water when the pump is plugged in.
1066251
Yes,as you know by now,the instructions for this filter are very bad.Some things you need to check for if you cant get your filter to prime.1.make sure your water level is filled just above the top tray2.make sure there are no loops,or kinks in your hoses3.not sure if this makes a diffrence,but I always do it,have your out take water bar (probably not what its called), hope you know what part im talking about,but....i have it submerged in my tank,so when I prime it pulls in water4.once you see water running through the hoses,turn your filter on,the pump it take care of the rest Yes,as you know by now,the instructions for this filter are very bad.Some things you need to check for if you cant get your filter to prime.1.make sure your water level is filled just above the top tray2.make sure there are no loops,or kinks in your hoses3.not sure if this makes a diffrence,but I always do it,have your out take water bar (probably not what its called), hope you know what part im talking about,but....i have it submerged in my tank,so when I prime it pulls in water4.once you see water running through the hoses,turn your filter on,the pump it take... » Read More Yes,as you know by now,the instructions for this filter are very bad.Some things you need to check for if you cant get your filter to prime.1.make sure your water level is filled just above the top tray2.make sure there are no loops,or kinks in your hoses3.not sure if this makes a diffrence,but I always do it,have your out take water bar (probably not what its called), hope you know what part im talking about,but....i have it submerged in my tank,so when I prime it pulls in water4.once you see water running through the hoses,turn your filter on,the pump it take care of the rest « Show Less
1330753
Not all the back up pumps are designed to be hung above the primary pump. This particular unit is heavy and you will need to rest it on something if you need it higher. This unit is meant to sit next to the primary pump. Unless the sump pit is narrow you should install it on the same level as the primary.
626404
Yes, this piece is installed inside of the lined area. It is used to collect floating debris and filter water before it reaches the pump.
1152464
Didnt have to prime mine. Just several good pumps and got a strong flow of water.
2196596
it has to be below the water or inline with the water source...it's not a self priming pumps!
541711
I bought this for an above ground pool and it doesn't appear that you need to purchase additional pump parts, but the plumbing may end up being a challange as well as housing the unit. It should not be left uncovered.
1883663
Most of what I've read and seen have the check valve slightly above ground level. Do your install with a union so that you can remove (i.e., replace) things without having to cut pipe. Remember to drill a small (1/8" or 3/16") in the pipe between the pump and the check valve to prevent airlocks. Drill so that the 'leak' squirts downward! That said, some people argue to put the check valve immediately above the pump (below ground level). Installing just above the pump would minimize the amount of water leaking back into the sump (but we're talking less than a quart, I'd guess.). Mine is installed just above ground level. Most of what I've read and seen have the check valve slightly above ground level. Do your install with a union so that you can remove (i.e., replace) things without having to cut pipe. Remember to drill a small (1/8" or 3/16") in the pipe between the pump and the check valve to prevent airlocks. Drill so that the 'leak' squirts downward! That said, some people argue to put the check valve immediately above the pump (below ground level). Installing just above the pump would minimize the amount of water leaking back into the sump (but we're talking less than a quart, I'd guess.).... » Read More Most of what I've read and seen have the check valve slightly above ground level. Do your install with a union so that you can remove (i.e., replace) things without having to cut pipe. Remember to drill a small (1/8" or 3/16") in the pipe between the pump and the check valve to prevent airlocks. Drill so that the 'leak' squirts downward! That said, some people argue to put the check valve immediately above the pump (below ground level). Installing just above the pump would minimize the amount of water leaking back into the sump (but we're talking less than a quart, I'd guess.). Mine is installed just above ground level. « Show Less
255983
Mine took a little while for the pump to prime and for the water to come out the first time. I, too, almost sent it back, but was very glad I didn't. Make sure that your water tank is seated all the way down into the holding area. Pull it up and push it back down a couple of times to make sure.
133132
You would install the unit at any point above the barrel. Water would fill the barrel via the flexi-hose and then when the barrel is full the flexi-hose would fill to the downspout installed unit. When the downspout unit fills to the divert level the water goes down the bypass. You will get some leaves and other debris in the downspout unit so don't make it too high to access for cleanout. Its also nice to have some vertical distance under your barrel so that you can still siphon with some reasonable flow rate. My tank is on concrete blocks (8 inches) above the ground and I wish I would have double stacked the blocks to get the tank to drain faster. You would install the unit at any point above the barrel. Water would fill the barrel via the flexi-hose and then when the barrel is full the flexi-hose would fill to the downspout installed unit. When the downspout unit fills to the divert level the water goes down the bypass. You will get some leaves and other debris in the downspout unit so don't make it too high to access for cleanout. Its also nice to have some vertical distance under your barrel so that you can still siphon with some reasonable flow rate. My tank is on concrete blocks (8 inches) above the ground and I wish I would... » Read More You would install the unit at any point above the barrel. Water would fill the barrel via the flexi-hose and then when the barrel is full the flexi-hose would fill to the downspout installed unit. When the downspout unit fills to the divert level the water goes down the bypass. You will get some leaves and other debris in the downspout unit so don't make it too high to access for cleanout. Its also nice to have some vertical distance under your barrel so that you can still siphon with some reasonable flow rate. My tank is on concrete blocks (8 inches) above the ground and I wish I would have double stacked the blocks to get the tank to drain faster. « Show Less
913406
The application I use has the water source approx. 1 foot above the pump. Never had a priming problem. The water source flows into the pump priming it prior to using any power.
681320
Once it's primed properly, water will start flowing immediately. If there's any air at all in the top of the filter assembly where the pump is, it will not pump, or there will be tons of air bubbles. It helps to rock the filter from side to side a little to help get the air out also. Hope this helps. Any more questions, feel free to ask.