Is there any secret to getting this pump to prime? If I manually siphon water up to it and quickly connect it, it's great, but can't do it on it's own.
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The pump is designed to fit into the BOTTOM of the fluid tank and will not self prime.
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Ron, If it's not primed, it will burn out the pump pretty fast. You might look for a pump that does not have to be pre-primed.They cost quite a bit more, but they do make them. Instructions on this pump say, the pump gas to be level or below the hose that leads out of holding tank.
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I recentlt got this model from Amazon (01/2014). Out of the box, with the seals properly placed, it would not hold prime. All of the seals - the o-rings on the in/out and the d-ring on the canister needed silicone before the filter would hold prime. Your problem is just a different kind of seal deficiency. If the filter works otherwise, you can just add some silicone grease to the seal(s) where you see the leak.
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It comes with 2 screw on caps over the input and output (in and out) sides of the pump. That is the white round thing on the black pump in the pictures. I am not sure it really needs to be primed but I did it. I took off one cap, turned it on it's side and squirted a few drops of oil in the pump. It took a tiny teaspoon sized amount or less. Then attach the tubes on each side of the pump and turn it on. It worked fine. It takes a while depending how warm or cold the oil is you are pumping.
1025613
Hi Paul H,Is there any update ? Have you talked to your technician ? It's almost a week and that pump is still not doing anything, I really want it to work.Thank you.
1718643
This pump is not self priming. Nor is it auto auto turn on/off. If you leave it running dry it'll run and burn out.
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Didnt have to prime mine. Just several good pumps and got a strong flow of water.
1977819
You should only have to prime the pump once at the beginning of the day. You only re-prime the pump if the pump sits for a period of time without running. If your engine starts up but does not pump any water after a minute or two, then you need to shut it down and prime the pump. Do not run the pump for more than a minute or so without pumping water or you may damage the impellor. I find it best to use a five gallon bucket of water and a funnel to prime the pump.
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Sometimes you have to really prime it - meaning pump it fast several times.
737057
It;s a very good pump but it is NOT self priming. I use it in my in-ground pool which I converted to a fish pond.
1544945
Yes, water should come through the bottom of the filter and run out the top. You should prime the pump first by totally submerging it until you see the water circulating through and place the unit with the top above the water line. Make sure the pump is running. You should be able to hear it working.
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Yes. It recommends putting a little vegetable oil into the inlet ( I guess for initial lubrication) then submerge the end and start it up. Even if it looses prime during use, it will self prime and pick back up. This is an awesome little pump. Pumped alot of water from under my house in recent heavy rains
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What I do is fill the entire canister with water from my tank. Then I prime a couple of times. Then I wait for the suction to build up in the canister ( about 2 mins.) when I see the water trying to move in the tubing I start priming. It will take about 10-15 pushes on the prime button before it starts working on its own. Also make sure the lever between the two inlets is in the right position.
2050695
I can not answer this question, as I use the flotec pump intermittently to prime an inground pool circuit
1136747
Another reviewer commented on this same problem. He was instructed by customer support to push down on the clear plastic ring where the water reservoir connects to the machine. We had same problem but because of his review, tried that and the machined primed beautifully!
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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
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This is NOT a self priming pump. There is an access hole at the top of the pump housing to pre-load liquid into the pump and hose. If you continue to have a problem, contact the DuroMax Service Manager Andrew Miller at 800 629-3325 Ext 208