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rvtips · 05-10-2022, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tindalsj

Are you positive the pump is wired correctly? No chance of reversed polarity?

No chance of that.
The new pump is working fine.

John Boy · 05-10-2022, 08:11 PM

If it is working fine, what did you do to make it work fine?

rvtips · 05-10-2022, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Boy

If it is working fine, what did you do to make it work fine?

I just let it run for some time and after a few minuets it started pump more and more?

GaryR. · 05-11-2022, 10:20 AM

I installed a new pump once and had the same problem. I got the pump to work by taking off the output hose and sucking on that hose. It worked!!!

Holiday1 · 05-11-2022, 05:00 PM

Check the winterizing shut off. If opened a crack pump will suck air. Been there, done that.

Doug & Pam
HR Endeavor

push toy1 · 05-12-2022, 02:57 PM

Did you plum it wrong?? The in and out on the wrong side?

Charlesland · 05-12-2022, 08:06 PM

New pump shouldn't need priming. I assume you've done the obvious - pump not plumbed backwards, not wired backwards, water in tank, supply line from tank not blocked. To prime the pump, connect a fresh water hose to the input side of the pump. Turn on pump and hose. May take quite a lot of pressure. It should start pumping.

Surf Fisher · 05-13-2022, 05:03 AM

I won't buy just any water pump for my coach. Chances are you got a piece of junk water pump.

I will only spend my money on the Aqua-Jet ARV/AES -55 model now made by Remco.

5.3 Gallons per minute, only buy the BEST!

https://tinyurl.com/2r9vd4bn

Tbroeck · 05-13-2022, 07:16 AM

Your problem sounds similar to one I had several years ago. However, my old pump had not quit running, just no water passing through to the water system. I did everything that has been suggested prior to changing pumps. What I found to be the problem was the screen in the filter was completely clogged with a gel-like goo that was not visible until I took it apart. Cleaning the filter fixed my problem. Have no idea where the goo came from, but flushed the tank and system thoroughly after finding the problem. I sanitize every year before the camping season, so I suspect there was something in the container I use to mix with the bleach to sanitize.
2000 Newmar Kountry Star

rvtips · 05-13-2022, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surf Fisher

I won't buy just any water pump for my coach. Chances are you got a piece of junk water pump.

I will only spend my money on the Aqua-Jet ARV/AES -55 model now made by Remco.

5.3 Gallons per minute, only buy the BEST!

https://tinyurl.com/2r9vd4bn

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My original pump lasted 19 years,I bought the same one for over $200 than yours.

THenne1713 · 05-13-2022, 11:28 PM

Gravity DRAINS closed?

Homeby5 · 05-14-2022, 06:37 AM

Just wondering...on these RV pumps, I assume you can pull the endllate off and simply look at the rubber impeller? I know the FW pumps on boats you can.

Iceclimber · 05-15-2022, 10:10 AM

In my coach the water pump acts like that is the street water valve is in the wrong position. It took me a long time to figure that one. I guess people might call that the winterizing valve as mentioned above.

THenne1713 · 05-16-2022, 12:34 PM

Most are gravity fed, diaphram pumps, require no priming, but when first turned on, delay in pressure caused by pump filling HW Tank and piping. Turn on walk away for 3-5 minutes and walk around outside twice to check for leaks and open valves? If all good, then is there a CRIMPED HOSE BETWEEN pump and tank? Or Valve between tank/ pump that is closed? (Most have no valve from factory)