People on the review said to use the pump dry. (don't fill the tank with fluids) I am failing to see how this can be achieved. Can someone explain?
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The cap screws onto the brake fluid reservoir in place of the regular cap. Then you pressurize the system by pumping the handle on the pump. When you get to 20 lbs or so you can then bleed the brakes by opening the bleeder valves on the calipers. Keep an eye on the fluid level in the reservoir - you do not want to empty it and get air into the system or you will have to start over. I usually use a different color of fluid each time so I can tell when I've flushed the line for each wheel. This product works well for working on the car solo. A second set of hands will make the job easier though. Good Luck! The cap screws onto the brake fluid reservoir in place of the regular cap. Then you pressurize the system by pumping the handle on the pump. When you get to 20 lbs or so you can then bleed the brakes by opening the bleeder valves on the calipers. Keep an eye on the fluid level in the reservoir - you do not want to empty it and get air into the system or you will have to start over. I usually use a different color of fluid each time so I can tell when I've flushed the line for each wheel. This product works well for working on the car solo. A second set of hands will make the job easier... » Read More The cap screws onto the brake fluid reservoir in place of the regular cap. Then you pressurize the system by pumping the handle on the pump. When you get to 20 lbs or so you can then bleed the brakes by opening the bleeder valves on the calipers. Keep an eye on the fluid level in the reservoir - you do not want to empty it and get air into the system or you will have to start over. I usually use a different color of fluid each time so I can tell when I've flushed the line for each wheel. This product works well for working on the car solo. A second set of hands will make the job easier though. Good Luck! « Show Less
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If you don't want to fill up the tank and deal with cleaning it you can just fill your brake reservoir to the top and put the cap from the pump on to pressurize the system. You just have to be careful when doing this to make sure that there is adequate fluid in the reservoir and that you don't drain it down and introduce air into the system when bleeding. It's best to have partner looking at the reservoir when bleeding if you do this in case it does get low. I bled my clutch with this method and had no problems. Might be a stretch to a full brake job since you'd probably have to refill the reservoir after each caliper was bled.
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Use the pump only to pressurize the system. Fill the reservoir to the top, put on pump and pressurize to desired PSI, then bleed brakes. Stop to refill the reservoir after every wheel so that you don't use up all the fluid and get air into the lines. This method allows you to keep the pump completely dry.
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If you don't want to fill up the tank and deal with cleaning it you can just fill your brake reservoir to the top and put the cap from the pump on to pressurize the system. You just have to be careful when doing this to make sure that there is adequate fluid in the reservoir and that you don't drain it down and introduce air into the system when bleeding. It's best to have partner looking at the reservoir when bleeding if you do this in case it does get low. I bled my clutch with this method and had no problems. Might be a stretch to a full brake job since you'd probably have to refill the reservoir after each caliper was bled. If you don't want to fill up the tank and deal with cleaning it you can just fill your brake reservoir to the top and put the cap from the pump on to pressurize the system. You just have to be careful when doing this to make sure that there is adequate fluid in the reservoir and that you don't drain it down and introduce air into the system when bleeding. It's best to have partner looking at the reservoir when bleeding if you do this in case it does get low. I bled my clutch with this method and had no problems. Might be a stretch to a full brake job since you'd probably have to refill the... » Read More If you don't want to fill up the tank and deal with cleaning it you can just fill your brake reservoir to the top and put the cap from the pump on to pressurize the system. You just have to be careful when doing this to make sure that there is adequate fluid in the reservoir and that you don't drain it down and introduce air into the system when bleeding. It's best to have partner looking at the reservoir when bleeding if you do this in case it does get low. I bled my clutch with this method and had no problems. Might be a stretch to a full brake job since you'd probably have to refill the reservoir after each caliper was bled. « Show Less
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I use the pump dry. It then uses the fluid in the car's reservoir. You have to take off the pump and refill the reservoir when it's low. Look at how much you have drained to gauge when. A lot more pumping, but a lot less mess. For anything but a complete flush it is easier dry, even with the flush I would do it dry to keep the pump clean.
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To use it in that fashion you must manually fill the brake fluid reservoir on the car. As you bleed each brake line you need to keep an eye on the level to ensure that it does not drop too low. When it starts to get low you need to remove the power bleed unit and add more fluid to the reservoir. This is less convenient than filling the motive unit itself with the fluid, but it eliminates the annoying clean-up step. The downside is that is you don't keep the brake reservoir topped up while bleeding you will pump air directly into your lines and have to begin the whole process again.
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For me I just use a little battery operated pump , air it up till it feels moderately tight then go for it. Just a word of advice....be mindful that on a hot day they will get too tight and you should beach land it a relieve a little pressure. on a cold day I had it all pumped up, threw it on the trailer and headed to the lake, when I got there it was deflated considerably due to the cold. I pumped it up and away it goes. Its a awesome rig. Get U 1, FISH ON!
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Steve, you have to take the tank out. There is a small cap you have to remove from the bottom to fill. I take mine to the sink and fill it...very simple.
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Hi Alex, Simply pour out any excess water you may still have. Then leaving your DryMistat tube standing up; let it absorb the rest of the water. It should be okay to use after that.
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i would definitely use a pump or compressor. it is possible by mouth but that would take a while, depending on how much air you have. lol
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This pump is normally submersed in water, like a sump pump, so this question does not make sense. Operating it dry could be expected to quickly burn it out. It was not designed to pump very hot water either.
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This is a quote from the manual: "DO NOT RUN THE PUMP DRY. The pump depends on water for cooling and lubrication. Operating the pump without water may cause the motor to overheat or cause damage to parts of the pump. It may also shorten the life of your pump."
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Fill the tank up to the fill line. Plug up and let it fun doe 15 mins and enjoy. Hope this help
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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.
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I believe the instructions say to use tap water and empty the tank when you finish. I always used distilled water anyway.
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The tank has a cap with a fill line on it. Fill the cap to the line 2 times. Be sure and fill the reservoir with water first and then add the cleaner.
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I used a small car pump. I think you can do it without it, but it will take a lot longer.
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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.
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No. Liquid flowing through the pump "lube" it. Per the manufacturer, you should not run the pump dry.Very nice pump for home brew.
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It's very easy to take apart AND put back together. Because it has a release valve, you can let the pressure out when you're done spraying (you don't have to keep the nozzle open when the tank is empty). When the pressure is gone, unscrew the pump part (it has a handle, so it's easy), then rinse. I always repressurize the tank with some clean water in it, and send that water through the hose/nozzle until that runs clear, just to make sure that's clean as well. Then, release the pressure again, take it apart and let it dry. I hope that makes sense; it is MUCH easier to take apart than the Solo I used to have. I really like this sprayer.
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The owner's manual says "Do not allow pump to run dry.The shaft seal depends on water for lubrication.Operating the pump without water will damage theshaft seal and cause pump failure." on page 4. Manual at: https://cdn2.ridgid.com/resources/media?key=ca7380ef-6aad-413f-81f7-03db68bb2670&l;anguageCode=en&countryCode;=US&type;=document
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No - I was concerned that I might burn it out but what I do is get the pump flowing and then unplug it and just let it act as a siphon. THat way you dopn't have to worr about letting it run dry. It takes longer but it's better than standing around waiting for it to finish.