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zzjea · 03-05-2012, 02:14 PM

I inadvertently let the water tank run out of water and now the pump runs but no water out. Did I screw up the pump or is there air in the lines, etc.? City water works as it should. How do I get air out if that's it?

Thanks

John

puttin · 03-05-2012, 02:32 PM

I had the same thing happen- try this- fill your water tank at least 1/4. Now, turn on the pump. If nothing comes out of the faucet, put your mouth up to it and suck. (please don't take offense to this). This will get the pump going again provided there isn't a clog or obstruction in the screen filter of the pump.

zzjea · 03-05-2012, 03:57 PM

I just tried that, even used the vacuum on it. Nothing... This unit is supposed to be self-priming, so it is looking like the internals are gone. I'm looking online now to see if there are repair kits. ShurFlo 2088-403-144 2.8GPM.

We are going camping tomorrow and will have city water so I can wait until I get back to tackle this. I will empty the tank and then disconnect the pump and take it apart. I should be able to see what's wrong by looking or at least that's my plan.

Thanks. Any other ideas before I take it apart????

zzjea · 03-05-2012, 04:41 PM

I unscrewed the unit from under the bed and lifted it up a few inches while it was running and wallah, it primed itself (with my help). I guess the re-positioning of the unit and lines made the connection needed. Everything is working now.

Thanks.