The pump on my unit keeps falling off during the pumping process. Any ideas on how to keep it better secured to the tank?
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One, do not tighten the cap too tight. If you over tighten the pump cap it will not hold on and will pop loose. The threads on the silver pump cap were not formed deep enough. Two, try wrapping the threads on the can with Teflon plumbers tape or even black electrical tape, several times until the cap fits snugger. This is not a great fix but if not over tightened it will work, remember the pump works on suction. Three, my tank had the blue cap that was original to the can and fit tighter, a hole could be cut in this blue cap to match the silver pump cap (will require removal of pump handle). Remember when pumping the suction pump to hold the pump and NOT the can, the stress from pulling on the pump and holding the can will cause the cap to pop off. The pump is a lever and will put a lot of stress on the cap threads. The instructions describe holding the pump and handle while pumping the suction. Darrell P.E. Professional Engineer
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Hi Cynthia, you can try placing the pump on top a piece of sponge. This will isolate the pump from the bottom of the chamber. You may have to place two thin strips of sponge on the sides of the pump to isolate the sides as well, just take care not to block the intake section of the pump. good luck, let me know if how it works out for you.
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I take the plastic sleeve off. I do not think you can screw on the pump securely with it on.
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We used an old pump from another bed one time. We had to hold it more to keep it from coming loose.
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The pump is a slight problem and should be improved. you can take top off. no problem!
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Perhaps yours has the same problem mine did, and leaked some glue! It was very hard to turn it loose.
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Not one problem. Your tank was not installed properly and you should discontinue use until the tank is properly secured!
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I was just going to ask this question too because mine sticks so much now that it gets stuck in down position and sits there and it's hard to get it back up at all.I have found the other brand, Cuispro to have a better working pump, it's much smoother. I am going to try to see if some coconut oil will help this brand of pump but most likely I'll have to replace it.
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I use a cheap one that has the pinch type clips to lock it on the filter. Haven't had any problem with it coming off.
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Make certain it sits on a level surface so the water can flow into the unit. If it is not level, it will turn off as if the tank is empty.
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You have to make sure the pump is completely pushed down and suction to the bottom of the tank it can't be touching any of the walls or sides of the tank
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I have one of these. When installing the tank its easy to pitch shut the supply hose coming from the tank. Simple fix is to rotate the tank so the hose doesnt pinch shut
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A friend of mine had an issue with the nozzle at the back of the tank breaking off. Is your unit leaking water? If so, look at the nozzle that plugs into the back of your tank. It may be cracked or broken. Hope this helps.
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Just lift the pump out and pour it from the top. A small funnel might help.
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i lost mine too, but it seemed to function okay without leaking. however it may eventually. i would look for a replacement if you are going to keep the unit.
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Have you drain the water out of the tank, and the hissing is the hose going to the tank from the compressor is loose put a clamp on it
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No I have the same problem! It appears to be a flaw that they did not attempt to fix. I did take a pair of plyers (water pumps) and snuged it up and that does hold some what better.