Installation instructions say pump should be submerged but mine was set in a full (of water) tank and pumped almost all water out. How do I fix this?
1095095
I don't think it has to be submerged. What I think it means is that pump will work when water reaches a certain level.If it empties your tank is working OK.
1095096
It has an automatic float that determines how much to pump out. You'll find it shuts off just above the bottom of the the impeller blade. This is normal on all the sewage pumps I've used over the 25 years I've been using them.
1095097
That is what it is supposed to do, the instructions are trying to tell you that it is a submersible pump, as compared to a surface pump.
1095098
I don't think it has to be submerged. What I think it means is that pump will work when water reaches a certain level. If it empties your tank is working OK.
1397789
This could be a problem with the on/off switch on the handle or the main motor. If you have the main switch on and water is spraying out the bottom from either pump (there are separate wash and rinse electric water pumps) then there's a problem with the motor. If not then it could be anywhere between the electrical outlet and the motor (plug, cord, switch or internal wiring)
1832348
I add water every day because the top of the fountain may appear full, but could actually be low in the bottom. The day mine started making a noise, I opened it up and there was only about an inch of water in it, but top looked full. This is probably how others had the pump burn out on theirs, or seemed too noisy. Just a heads up....
802075
One of my purell put outdoor is now are pumping liquid all time and I dont know what problem
440928
Sounds like it needs to be cleaned. Follow the directions for cleaning that came with the pump, and go through the process twice. Good Luck! I've had the same problem after several years of use at which point the pump just seems to wear out.
494068
I have not had this problem with either pump I installed. Possibly water is not staying in the line and the gaskets are getting dried out or your intake and overboard discharge are clogged and water is not flowing smoothly through the system or (if you have one) your holding tank is full so there is no place for the water to pump into...
1021534
humm....in my installation NOT much because discharge is above floating line, but only drain back to the pump, the remaining water in the hose (about half quarter o so)....but if where the below floating line you may consider to install a check valve.....hope answer your question.
708965
Make sure the cap is on tight. If it's still under warranty they will make it right. Other than that the pump has went out, no way to fix it. That's what happened to ours. As luck would have it, ours was out of warranty! I think they should put better pumps in there machines. Good luck.
921561
I have not completely submerged it but I believe capeable of that. It works great for me I would recommend this pump.
1065178
check your hose and make sure water is in the hose if the hose is floating high than the skimmer the pump wont pump water thought the hose
338674
Mine is at the same level you might have a clog somewhere that is causing less waterflow to the rear try rinsing your bottom spong with aquarium water. or check your pumps flow rate might be too high
515062
You most likely have a leak in your plumbing somewhere allowing the entrainment of the air. Are you using the pump external or submerged?
1293599
The water pump has to be fully submerged. I've always kept the water filled to 2 inches above the pump. It doesn't seem to work that well if the water falls any lower than that. I have mine in a huge bowl that holds about a gallon. Hope this helps!
833322
I found cleaning the pump intake solved the problem. When I took my out, it had cat hair plugging the intake side. Once I got it cleaned out, it works like new!
1949262
not understanding, is your pump running when u are not using it? Did you adjust the PSI of the tank with the recommended setting from your pump before using it?
1299514
As noted on other responses, unplug at the bottom back and tilt the machine. To be honest I have not run it long enough to build-up any water due to poor performance.
843910
Might want to try to libricate the hsndle assembly with wd40 and turn down the pressure of the water coming into the tank. Hope this helps.