Possible solution for non-priming water pump?

ChrisK

We have a 2014 S-Max and the water pump this trip has been failing to prime on its own. Just runs but won't prime. Tried turning on the faucet and still nothing. What worked is holding open the toilet flush valve. At first, you get the residual water left in the system, then air for a number of seconds, then the pump started priming. No problems after that. Your mileage may vary but it has worked twice for me so far. 

Nomad

Beats removing the hose and sucking :-)

ericnliz

ChisK, Thanks for the tip, I'll bookmark this one!

leenscottfl

My last trip I lost water pressure and tried almost everything I could. Then I added water and fixed the problem. Did I really tell that about myself? But I did read in the paperwork that it will not damage the pump to run it dry. Good to know

ScottG

Good tip. I've had similar things happen that I attributed to air trapped somewhere in the distribution system. Opening different outlets probably gives it a way to work its way out.

ChrisK

My theory is that the toilet works to get the pump primed is because it is so close to the pump.

Nomad

Good theory.

RZRBUG

There's a little gnome that hides in my tank and every time I turn it on, he hammers the hell out of the side of the tank.  I keep thinking I'll take my gun out there and shoot him, but he seems to enjoy it so much I just let him have at it.  As long as I get water, who cares?

Nomad

Mine bangs for a bit after refilling the tank and then settles down. Figure the filling adds some air gaps and once they work out everything quiets down.

Ratkity

I think I'd rather flush the gnome down the potty to get rid of the air. I've had that dang gnome hang around all weekend at times!

Mr_Mrs_Gnome

@RZRBUG, we are not hiding in your tank. That would be my cousin, Tinker!

Ratkity

Tinker or Tinkle?

RZRBUG

Mr_Mrs_Gnome said:

@RZRBUG, we are not hiding in your tank. That would be my cousin, Tinker!

That would make more sense.  I wonder what he's tinkering on. 

Michigan_Mike

RZRBUG said:

There's a little gnome that hides in my tank and every time I turn it on, he hammers the hell out of the side of the tank.  I keep thinking I'll take my gun out there and shoot him, but he seems to enjoy it so much I just let him have at it.  As long as I get water, who cares?

You can keep that little water tank gnome Larry as I don't need anymore gremlins in my trailer than what I already have!  

RZRBUG

Gremlin!  That's the creature I was looking for.  I suspect gnomes are a bit more pleasant to deal with.  At any rate, they seem to visit at the most inopportune time.

Ratkity

Well, I have been told it's best not to expose me to bright lights, get me wet or feed me after midnight. Bad things could happen! Muhahahahaha

jkjenn

RZRBUG said:

Gremlin!  That's the creature I was looking for.  I suspect gnomes are a bit more pleasant to deal with.  At any rate, they seem to visit at the most inopportune time.

I can attest, that the Gnomes are about as pleasant as you will find, anywhere!

RZRBUG

jkjenn said:

I can attest, that the Gnomes are about as pleasant as you will find, anywhere!

Oh, "The" Gnomes.  I suspect that to be true.

Ratkity

jkjenn said:

RZRBUG said:

Gremlin!  That's the creature I was looking for.  I suspect gnomes are a bit more pleasant to deal with.  At any rate, they seem to visit at the most inopportune time.

I can attest, that the Gnomes are about as pleasant as you will find, anywhere!

I concur, Jenn!

druthazer

I dewinterized and put water in tank and pump runs but no water....  2 corrective actions:   
1. Cleaned water filter... nasty... 
2.added more water to fresh tank cuz trailer was not near level, very low on left side.
Needed both. 

Denny16

It’s probably house elves, they are a very pesky lot!  
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