scythe wrote:Sounds like the pump is not self priming.
Turn it off, suck enough water through the tube until it starts coming through the pump (your clear tubing will help greatly).
Then turn the pump on after you take the hose out of your mouth.
Then enjoy your water flow.
So you not sucking on the hose each time you might want to install the pump lower than the top surface of the water in your tank.
Make sure you have the suction line going through the wall of your water tank and not up and over the rim or you will have to siphon start it again next time you stop it.
You can also get manual priming bulbs that go in-line so your not sucking on the hose, but that is probably not the biggest issue as we are talking about water here.
So, I'm in a pickle with this pump folks....
Scythe appears to be exactly right about both priming (no issue as I have attached a priming bulb) but also, critically, the need for this thing to be gravity fed. The astute among you may recall that I'm the bloody genius trying to use the BATHTUB. x_x
IE this pump isn't doing the job - doesn't
seem to have the power and I can't make my tub higher than the pump.
So - it's hang on to the pump and say goodbye to the bathroom (and enlist some containers) OR get something that will work in the tub.
I have a few ideas for configs for the former (drums / bic's etc) but i'm really interested in people's experience / recommendations with the latter. Ultimately, I'd love something that will comfortably recirculate the water UP out of the tub.
Honestly, even with the help of gravity I just can't see how this pump would have the power to force the water UP through the boka? (am i missing something?)
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Cheers...
EDIT: maybe I bite the bullet and get the
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-350w-dirty-water-submersible-water-pump_p4816179