why is the pump not sucking up water?
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.
2124803
First try pump alone in pan of water.even on lo some water should flow thru.There is a dial on side of pump minus to plus. Turn it to plus for maximum flow rate.If nothing comes out it probably is defectiveIt should move one half inch tube of water around one foot up
740650
If its hard to pump from the beginning, its not working properly. As pressure goes up it gets a little harder to pump.
756716
I own this and have found to fix must replace the whole unit.... This summer2014 will be our second replacement in two years. It was suggested to me to bypass thus pump and draw water thru. But use a sand filter... Might try that instead
1737480
mema666, i think the issue would be how hard you thing is sucking. i have not seen my do this. maybe test the pressure that is being sucked up?
558840
i would check for a vacuum leak on the intake side before changing or adding a pump, if it works good some time, it sounds like a air leak .Lost of luck
584078
It should start pumping right away. It's possible that the tubing on the white casing that holds the pump is not lined up with the hole that water is supposed to spout out of. Also check the lever on the side of the actual pump, this controls the low/high setting. Hopefully that works, otherwise you might have to return it. One other thing to try is to make sure you have a lot of water in there, maybe it doesn't have enough to pump.
19537
The hose to the pump could be clogged. If you have pets it could be their hair. Detach the hose, get a tweezer And clear what you can reach. Blow in the hosed, sometimes sediment gets in there too. Also clear the pump opening. clean with white vinegar & water. good luck!
1516328
Make sure the impeller and magnet are properly seated in position. Also check the valve that directs the water flow - spin it to a few different directions to ensure you have water flow.
187688
A couple of things come to mind. Is the panel dirty and need to be wiped? The pump may be working but the intake could be clogged and needs to be cleaned out? Is the pump submersed fully? I found my pump not working (but I can't see mine) because it was above the water line, adding water solved it.
1345175
I do not quite understand why your pump would be pulling water out of the P-trap's? The pump should be in a pit which water empties into so no suction of your pipes/plumbing should be happening? Unless the P-trap's you speak of are mounted on the first floor or above the pump? It may have to do with installation of a check valve! If you do not have one you need one!!! If you have one you need to check for it to be operating correctly. Hope this helps
987194
MY "knee jerk" answer is that there is an "open" somewhere in the line that this pump serves. The pump is set to deliver a constant "flow" or "pressure".Also check the low voltage transformer to check that it is working properly. After you check that you may be looking at a new pump.
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
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.
799905
I clean mine in hot water and use pipe cleaners, but there's a cleaning kit. Try replacing the power supply, that's what failed on my pump.
1236682
Are the hoses attached to the correct locations? Water in and water out. Take the pump apart as per owners manual and check the impeller. Always unplug and remove from water first.
465650
I had same problem after just little over year old. I thought water level may have gotten low too many times. Just bought used one this time. 4th pump in years.