Is the CDU980E self priming. My sump is dry most of the year.
2038916
The pump is a self priming one. Just drop it in your well, or wherever you need it, and it will do what it needs to do.
2038917
Yes it is. It comes on automatically when the water reaches the level to activate the switch on the float.
2038918
Yes, the CDU980E is self priming. To activate the switch on the float sooner, my brother cut an empty styrofoam spool of thread and placed it above the float.
1280735
the pump is not self priming. it is rated for out doors ,but build a shelter over it.
715930
check to make sure the impeller is properly installed and that the unit is fully primmed (full of water) would be my guess.
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.
1599773
Hi Steve, Yeah it does the same at my end. I just brought water softener resin, I have not exchanged to it as of yet but it would make sense that after 16 years of use the resin is shot. This maybe one of my ideas that ends in me calling a plumber and buying a new softener. Good luck to you, Dennis.
255982
Follow JohnG's advice. Just insert/remove the water tank a few times to prime. Works like a champ.
1717805
Same here, after about 3 trys I made sure the tank was full and seated down good, turned it on, then I heard sucking noises and the pump started to prime itself. This happens in 5 seconds, don't leave the pump running, shut it off and try again. Good Luck
821899
As the previous person suggested, you've got to follow the instructions for priming the machine before you use it the first time (or any time the pump runs "dry"...like if you empty the water reservoir all the way while the pump is on). If you've run through the priming sequence and you still have the problem, there is a possibility that your machine has a bad pump. Some other reviewers insisted their machines arrived with bad pumps.
647563
It will flash empty where the water reservoir is half full. Fill it to the line and it should restart. If you are using oils - as opposed to hydrosol's then cleaning off the metal disc occasionally has made it work for us. As another said it is only recommended to use with water soluble oils - hydrosols
1104832
System has auto off when water level is low. Best way is to refill before each usage. Tank is large and should last all night.
2141173
You may have to prime the water tank, there are instructions in the book to do this.
1545385
im not sure. I had a softener for 15 years before I bought this. I still use the softener... all I can say, is that my water is 10x better than before.
434606
yes as long as the pump is belwo the water line. these and not self priming
1325672
I am on well water and my UN t is operating fine. However, I run the unit until it turns itself off..so water is not sitting in unit. I would recommend you empty the reservoir when not in use.
1044698
Yes. Of course like any pump it will need to be primed with water. May I ask your concern?
1960820
Could be mineral buildup. It happened to mine along the seams at the bottom, but it took took two years rather than two months for it to happen. You might have particularly hard water. We have one of those filters at the sink, so the water is less mineral laden. You'll have to get a cleaning kit from Simplex since just about every other product on the market messes with the tin. I wasn't happy about paying an additional $40, but Simplex customer service told me I'd get more than 20 cleanses out of it. And it worked like a charm.
1500129
I haven't had that problem and our water is hard. I dry with a soft towel and it works good for me.