5. If these steps do not yield success then call a pool professional for a diagnosis of your system. ", "Contacted Nick requesting that the equipment be reviewed/repaired. A true example of customer experience excellence and committment - not only in standard duties, but going the extra mile where and when needed. ", "I just want to start off saying how impressed I am with this company. 2. Re: Sprayer won't pump Originally Posted by sam5570 glad you got it going i have 4 of them pumps and when they run dry and it takes long time to prime it's not long till replace it the biggest thing for me is cleaning they seem to last a long time If your pump will not prime follow this checklist to eliminate the potential causes one by one. If you have a SPA you can adjust the water flow to suck from the SPA drain. steps from your back door is truly a splendid thing. 3. Having a pump that won’t prime, loses its prime, or is slow to prime? I fit a full water tank and prime the pump as soon as a switch on the pump the out let pipe becomes full of foam. If the pump is still not priming see if you can see any leaks around the pump and plumbing. Suction hose too long. Make sure the valve handles are screwed on tightly. The required lift is too high. If your unit won’t build pressure and has a sudden fall in pressure it can be fixed in … There are other issues with water pump performance. There was a little ball in the siphon valve that used to stick shut so it wouldn't prime. Make sure that the basket is lined up with the internal grove and seated fully down into the pump basket pot area. ", "Nick Stephenson was so responsive to our needs. As with all pumps, the pump on the Bissell 2X ProHeat needs to be primed. Shake or tap to remove any water that is left. If the suction side connection is loose this will cause the pump to suck air when attempting to prime and either significantly impair it from fully priming or prevent it from priming at all. Engine won't start: 1. Open the filter air relief valve while the pump is trying to prime. I've painted a couple of houses with it in the past but after 2 years in storage, now can't prime in a bucket of water. 16 Defective pump valves Pump is slow to prime 1 Air leak on suction side 2 Suction filter plugged 3 Agitation bypass valve in wrong postion 4 Suction tube jammed into sump (Nav 1000) ... Can't get all the fluid out 1 Sprayer not leveled of the tank 2 Suction tube … Give us a call today. And it was Kevin in fact, who found and brought him back. There are a number of reasons why this might happen, and once you have determined the cause, you can fix it as soon as possible to get your summer back on track. Papa--could it be loss of prime? a source of evening relaxation, to a morning fitness spot, to a social status symbol. If there is excessive clearance between the impeller and the wear plate, the pump has a difficult time creating a low pressure area. ", More Pool Maintenance Nuggets of Wisdom ». Also, our weekly pool guy is performing A+ also. Many household cleaning products come in spray bottles, and the bottles are often designed in such a way to make it difficult to access the last bit of product. Gently pull off the spray nozzle away from bottle. Listen for seeping air. I highly recommend Ryan and Blue Science!! It was nice to know that he was on top of things for us. They draw fluid up from tanks or pits below, making them easier and safer to work on than those that work below ground. Bissell steam pro wont spray. Fill the pot with water, screw on the lid and turn on the pump. Once there's water in there it closes up the gap. Your home swimming pool can be anything you want it to be. Up to … Sometimes the pump will require manual re-priming after the initial prime. However, if there’s a leak in the suction line, air continues to be drawn into the pump, never allowing it to release enough to create that area of low pressure. Privacy Policy. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(367944, 'cf1a2f41-c9d3-4823-a1cb-7bd946c7b792', {}); As fluid recirculates in the pump and forces air out of the discharge chamber, it’s trying to create an area of low pressure. One of the most common issues with airless spray pumps is where the airless paint sprayer will not prime. The best thing to do is take it in to be serviced and cleaned and then start doing a better job of cleaning and maintaining it. Crane Engineering. If so there may be electrical problems. Engine switch is OFF: Turn engine switch ON; 2. Ask us about it! You'll finish your DIY projects a lot quicker when you're using a house paint sprayer indoors and out. Close the "On/Off" valve, and then unscrew the knurled nut to get access to the check line strainer screen, if your sprayer pump works but will not prime. It had a problem with algae, which is normal this time of year, and he worked hard to make sure the problem was taken care of and that our pool sparkles. Lack of Pressure. The fluid inside, or the “initial prime”, flows through the volute into the discharge cavity. However, your sprayer may demonstrate poor pressure just by observing the water flow, sputtering out of the nozzle with no force at all. Pump is difficult to prime. It will not prime. If you have a Jandy or Compool valve with a small threaded tab at the top be careful not to over tighten the tab as they are prone to breaking easily. On those types of timers if the dial pointer is directly over the “off” lug it can prevent the tab hanging down from fully moving to the Right when a user attempts to turn on the timer manually for the pump to run. It is an eccentric bearing cam driving the pump. If the pump sucks in more water (meaning the garden hose significantly improves the priming capacity) then you have probably discovered a suction side leak that is preventing the pump from fully priming or priming at all. This can be very helpful if the spa and or the equipment is elevated above the pool water level.). I tried putting water directly into the inlet and manually operating the inlet valve and still no joy. Why? If you have an Aqualink or Aqualink RS control center (as well as some Gold Line and Compool varieties) listen when you push the button to power on the pump… do you hear a click? This video from Gorman-Rupp does a great job showing how a self-priming pump works. I wanted to do a spray job today and it does not work. Has anyone rebuilt one of these? Open the filter air relief valve while the pump is trying to prime. If the revolutions per minute (RPM) is too low, the pump will not prime. Sometimes a breaker or GFCI has popped. Your solution filter could be clogged, to check turn off your unit and unplug from the wall. A pool can be everything from The black handle needs to be snapped onto the basket on both sides so it does not move up and down. Make sure the down snorkel is clear and doesn't have any contamination in the tube. 6 Reasons Your Self-Priming Pump Won’t Prime, 5. Keep up the outstanding work and you will forever keep us as customers. You can take the intake part of the pump apart and clean/lube the diaphragm of the pump. 4. So I took the lid off the top of the pump to see what is inside. Fill the pot with water, screw on the lid and turn on the pump. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(367944, '9fa24289-8800-4a73-8948-514562c894ea', {}); Water/Wastewater Treatment Equipment Repair, 707 Ford StreetKimberly, WI 54136920-733-4425, 12265 Nicollet AvenueBurnsville, MN 55337800-776-4425. I have a 2001 Newmar Mountain Aire with a Shurflo PN 2088-404-144. Oct 10, 2011 #2 Not only that, but the nozzle can clog and the spray mechanism itself can simply stop working. Make sure the water level in the pool is high enough so it can flow into the skimmers. A BRIEF NOTE OF CAUTION: Just because they’re able to pull fluid into them, doesn’t mean that they should start up dry!! It's time to put down your paint brushes and rollers and pick up a Graco paint sprayer. Repeat step 10 and turn on the pump again but this time make sure you have a running garden hose present beforehand. Best wishes with successfully priming your pump! Make sure there are no cracks, chips, or breaks in the pump basket. Turn the ON/OFF switch to ON. (Make sure to change the valve back to the correct position once you are finished either attempting or priming the pump. Press and release spray nozzle until a fine spray is produced, taking care not to spray in your eyes or face. Rinse SPRAY NOZZLE ONLY under warm water. As fluid moves up the suction line, the air ahead of the fluid is pushed into the casing and handled as the initial prime was handled through the recirculation process. Check the screen/filter also. Well done Blue Science. WHY YOUR SELF-PRIMING PUMP WON’T PRIME 1. If that’s not the case for you, here are some reasons why your self-priming pump might not prime. Turn machine back on and check for spray. LIFT TOO HIGH FOR PUMP SPEED OR IMPELLER DIAMETER, WATER/WASTEWATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT REPAIR, 7 Key Features of Recycle/Reject Trash Valves →, Tips For Restarting Centrifugal Pumps (And Others) After Long Shutdowns. 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