I'm not getting enough suction to prime the pump even 6" above the water level. Am I doing something wrong?
239468
Brand new the pump was able to draw well above 6"... But after it was run for a while (often times dry) it would not reliably draw above 15"... I relocated my pump below water level and it still works fine. It's a little slower than I would like so I may be replacing it with a larger pump.
239469
Brand new the pump was able to draw well above 6"... But after it was run for a while (often times dry) it would not reliably draw above 15"... I relocated my pumpbelow water level and it still works fine. It's a little slower than I would like so I may be replacing it with a larger pump.
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.
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!
1484669
I would check the pumping pressure. Insufficient pumping pressure won't be able to move the cleaner. Clean filter/cartridge or remove any clogging debris in the pumping pipes or adjust water branching handles as necessary to recover the presure over the cleaner. I also will check if the balance bar is still on the cleaner. Falling out of the bar also can makes it stop. But that's an easy fix.
1525768
I am not using the pump in that type of configuration. Suggest you look at the specs to figure this out.
203027
It took quite a bit of pumping to get water the first time I used it. Make sure the pick up tube is far enough down in the water. Also could be a defective pump. Hopefully this was helpful.
1249217
It could be a variety of reasons. check all your hoses and filters and that the lift away is on properly. It could be you are releasing too much water to begin with...It is all trial and error. work with it
837608
May I suggest opening the adjustment a bit on the skimmer connection, so it doesn't climb too high. The tighter it is set, the higher it goes.
759885
You may need a different kind of pump. This is an submersible pump...you stick it in the water. I wish it did work connected to the bib. Second, I have not tried to pump that high. I'd have to test it. I've done a 4-5 foot rise successfully. But nothing close to 8 feet. It will be interesting to see if anyone else has be able to get it to pump up to 8 feet.
1627827
There is always going to be some water left in the pit roughly 4" inches. That is so the pump doesn't run itself dry. If you want to get the water level lower try adjusting the float position.
358711
Just make sure the vacuum part at the bottom is clean. I had the same issue but turned out the brushes at the bottom had stuff rapped around it blocking the water to come out.
2000773
The pump is self priming, be gentle because the handle is delicate but do a good 40 pumps and eventually you will feel resistance. My camper has about 4ft of hose and the sink is about 2 feet above the water connection, if yours is further or higher it might take more. After it is primed it is only a few pumps before the water starts to flow. FYI this pump works but does not give you a ton of water per pump. I just bought a 12volt water pump to hook up, you might want to look into that.
440931
I also had this issue. My problem was I did not screw the plastic ring part tight enough around the base unit and hence there was no pressure building up, and the pump wasn't dispensing. I called the MISTO customer service and they send me a replacement pump for free, in case there is an issue with the pump part.
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
286536
put the pump lower. Make a recess in the bottom your sump area lower than the floor of sump for the pump to sit in.
1145167
If it is new, try the pump in the water without any of the attachments, to get it primed. Also, it does take a full day of sun+, to charge the pump...
689548
The pressure from your pump my be too strong. You don't want the water level to be higher than the filter pad . The water should be trickling out of the tube with the holes in it onto the filter pad. If the water is too high it will come out the airhole on the side of the filter. I hope this helps. Judy