Is this pump a self priming pool pump?
911191
Yes, we simply filled up the pump basket with water and it started right up.
35970
Seems to be. if you prime it, It does not need to be in the water. A lot off water movement, not for a small tank.
1280736
My experience is that it was not only not self priming, but would not hold a prime after being stopped. Secondly, it should be in a vented enclosure if used out doors.
913405
I use this pump for pumping water into my cabin from a 55 gal drum.I built a stand to elevate the drum above the pump then I let gravity do the priming.
1880079
yes it is. Put it on the right side of the tank. Put the suction on the left. Place pump under the tank or behind it but lower than the tank. Place it with the priming button towards the front and the hoses toward the rear. If this is done correctly it will prime itself.
776388
I am thinking that the pump might be self priming, but the first time it primes I had to let it go for 30 minutes. Now the only question is, how do I know if I am getting full pressure? I am suspicious that I am not since the coffee seems a bit week.
1745499
As I remember, the DuroMax is somewhat self priming. But, the farther you have to lift the water the longer it may take, and there is a chance it might not. The farther you place the pump to the water the better success you will have.
2068786
while the pump is self priming, and will work out of water, I would suggest priming the pump before operating it, for fear that it may overheat. or keep the pump below the water line (out of the tank) to ensure it has water in it no matter what.
2076825
No, the pump is not self priming. The inlet to the pump must be lower than the outlet of the tank to get started. Additionally, you need to install a valve on the outlet that can throttle the flow if you are pumping more than a couple feet vertical. The specs claim an 18 foot head but I was not able to pump up four feet until I throttled back the outlet. Take special care that the fittings purchased do not restrict the inlet flow ... a common problem on this type of pump that can result in cavitation. Good Luck.
700673
No, you have to prime it. It took a couple of tries, but, once it started it pumps strong and never looses prime.
151230
The pump body is not brass. It is of some form of hard plastic. The threading oneither side is of brass.I.Tucker
572816
If we are talking about the Pool Cover Pump, most definitely. But if you are going to use it for that take an old stocking and wrap it around the base. This way you will keep out any debri from clogging up the propeller
895254
Sorry, don't know anything abt that...all I know is that it was the same exact motor I had already on the pump from abt 5 years ago....so just bought a new one for my pool guy to install.
2216677
yes, it is. First one we had many problems with the pump and after sending it to the service center twice, I finally got thme to replace it free. The second one has presented no problems for 6 months.
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.
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.
1853664
No it is not, but it starts at first or second pull every time (just push the gasoline priming pump a couple times first)