I bought this pump to empty water from 5 gallon buckets. I don't think I'm using it correctly. Am I supposed to adjust the nossel on top?
1058948
I just put it in bucket a NS squeezed red portion and pumped it out. It can siphon if there is a difference in levels.
1571364
there is a flow adjustment - works great! flow needs to be set before setting up pump, a little clumsy but it works fine for my betta on low setting without any other adustments - good luck
127259
My pump didn't fit my 5 gallon bottle. I think maybe the pump wouldn't fit over the bottom of the bottle neck. Our solution was to use plastic to a cerrain thickness so that .the pump fit snuggly over the uiper part of the neck. Not the same as getting pieces that actually fit, but ...hey!
825661
Best way to do it is to fill the filter up with water before you put the pump assembly on the top. Then connect your hoses and close the output side valve. Then pump the primer button until you feel pressure on the primer. At that time your input hose should be full of water and ready to start pumping when plugged in. After it starts running and circulating water, tilt the canister assembly back and forth to help get the remaining air out of the system. Hope this helps.
1412730
I agree it requires a little fiddling around to get the pump and ceramic top lined up properly. My best advice is to put the top on first and then reach under and move the pump around so that it's lined up with the spout.
1261028
The idea is to put the coned "cage" under the collected water. It can be upright, but it will leave several inches of water if it is not on its side, or lying with the cone facing down. Just remember to do ALL moving of the pump using the hose, and NOT the electrical cord. Lastly, NEVER touch the water when the pump is plugged in.
2069592
I have a 5.5 gal. and it works. You do have to prime it first. Just tip it to the side until it starts and then you can keep it at any angle. Be careful not to go over the line or the battery compartment will get water. Also, be careful of nosey fish. Mine always have to see what I'm doing. If they get sucked up, they will go into the impeller. I rigged up a screen so I didn't suck up the smaller fish.
1830332
Make sure the little cap on the top of the water pump is up as close to the stainless steal top as possible. you might have to wiggle it in. That is what happened to me the 1st time I set it up. If that does not work try the little lever on the side of the pump and turn it up a little higher. Hope that helps. I just love ours.
1236684
mine has great outflow, check your pump output?? pump size ample to do the job?? filter plugged??? is the red flag in the bubble showing the filter plugged??
1647013
Water should not be coming out of the top. You only see water when you lift to empty bag. Check for hoses connected properly.
2223380
You need 3/4" all way in order to keep the pressure adequate. Did you fill a 5 gallon bucket in 30 second or less? That is a major requirement for this size pump otherwise you have to buy the 750.
757822
Best thing is to unplug the filter. Then prime it by removing the cap on the intake tube, pour water until it fills up. Tightly secure the cap then run. If that doesn't work, then while it's running unsnap one of the 4 tabs and lightly lift up, that'll usually purge the air. If no go on those. Remove your hoses and check them for air leaks. I actually used Vaseline on each hose connection and on the main seal around the pump head. That all finally worked for me.
1030944
Yes that is normal! I found that if I turn an adjustment screw that is located just above the pump on that diaphragm it will lower that level it's a small screw with a triangular slot will have to buy a special screwdriver for turning it . I believe turning it in raises the water level turning it out lowered the Water level! But after I played with it I ended up pretty much back in the same spot because if you lower-level too much it sucks air . Then cycles on and Ó ff too much! I had a previous pump for 15 years at my house and it acted the same way. I hope that helps
2067454
Make sure all connections are screwed in real tight, otherwise air will escape and you won't be able to reach any pressure. When I first had my pump, I hadn't tightened all of the connections adequately and it was as if the pump didn't work. Once the connections were all tight, then the pump worked fine and we were able to fill the cylinder to the necessary 3,000 psi. Hope that helps!
814221
If you have already filled the tank and installed it high enough as specified on the instructions, then you may be not opening the valve to the correct direction, wich is counterclockwise. Please let me know if it helps.
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.
1801565
Do you have this model? If so why you a pump be sucking up water? If you mean you flipped the water bottle over and the water didn't go down maybe the bottom is full? Not really sure what your asking.