I have this can can not get it primed. The instructions are nto very clear. Can anyone tell me the correct way to prime it? I'm about to trash it.
1321292
as far as priming it i could only let it sit in a warm spot and it bled itself hahahahaha i know but all i could do to get it going
1321293
Take some grease n pack it into top and then screw the cylinder back on. I had the same problem and that is the only way i could get it to prime.
528648
Sorry - mine came off easily. Maybe put it in your freezer for an hour then try it, and if that doesn't work put it in the sun until it's hot then try it. I started using mine without the diffuser and on medium power it's got a beam of the intensity of the diffuser, but just narrower.
1136747
Another reviewer commented on this same problem. He was instructed by customer support to push down on the clear plastic ring where the water reservoir connects to the machine. We had same problem but because of his review, tried that and the machined primed beautifully!
2070581
If pump has to be above the water line I imagine you would need to prime it yourself. Otherwise damage to the unit may occur. I have dealt with trash pumps, sludge pumps and the like at work and most are not self priming. Hope this helps
1693020
I just bought two of these heaters. Both hoses needs to be primed by turning tank on, holding button down on prime for about two minutes. Light the pilot light then turn setting to high...
983054
HI- I got mine on with some effort- warm it up first inside the house, or plug it in while not on the car's steering wheel- being warmer makes it much more pliable. do NOT microwave it etc. Be sure your car is already warm also- then start at the top and position it, and work your way down both sides with your fingers. pull it onto the wheel using a blunt instrument such as maybe a paint stirring stick, or the back end of a putty knife - not the blade end. Push it toward the back as you go, keeping one hand on the cover to prevent it from unpeeling. Takes a bit of effort, but it works - too bad the item doesn't work for very long (we got one use out of it before it died). HI- I got mine on with some effort- warm it up first inside the house, or plug it in while not on the car's steering wheel- being warmer makes it much more pliable. do NOT microwave it etc. Be sure your car is already warm also- then start at the top and position it, and work your way down both sides with your fingers. pull it onto the wheel using a blunt instrument such as maybe a paint stirring stick, or the back end of a putty knife - not the blade end. Push it toward the back as you go, keeping one hand on the cover to prevent it from unpeeling. Takes a bit of effort, but it works - too... » Read More HI- I got mine on with some effort- warm it up first inside the house, or plug it in while not on the car's steering wheel- being warmer makes it much more pliable. do NOT microwave it etc. Be sure your car is already warm also- then start at the top and position it, and work your way down both sides with your fingers. pull it onto the wheel using a blunt instrument such as maybe a paint stirring stick, or the back end of a putty knife - not the blade end. Push it toward the back as you go, keeping one hand on the cover to prevent it from unpeeling. Takes a bit of effort, but it works - too bad the item doesn't work for very long (we got one use out of it before it died). « Show Less
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#1 is the correct fuel mixture! These are extremely sensitive to that and will self destroy over time as mine did. The only way I could get it to start from day 1 was to pump that priming bulb about 20 times...the clear tubing has to be free of air bubbles. Give it a shot!
938372
What I do is fill the entire canister with water from my tank. Then I prime a couple of times. Then I wait for the suction to build up in the canister ( about 2 mins.) when I see the water trying to move in the tubing I start priming. It will take about 10-15 pushes on the prime button before it starts working on its own. Also make sure the lever between the two inlets is in the right position.
1280734
Not self priming. This was very easy to prime manually. It's intended to be used outdoors. Open drain to release water to winterize. Build a pump box to protect it from the elements.
938377
Did you fill the unit with salt and or feshwater first? You should fill the canister first - do not run it dry. Then use prime pump or a power fire up.
1138112
I have struggled with that issue. Sometimes, I have to run it under a very low stream of water to get it primed, but then you need to write out a little because the ink will be a little thinner than normal. If you use the faucet trick, be careful if you use permanent ink.
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It may have corroded if it was in place for a long time if no teflon tape was used when it was installed. I would try some WD40 squirted around the gage and let it sit over night. Keep in mind that if you strip out the threads when you remove the gage, you will need to buy a new canner. May not be worth getting a new gage!
1173641
Pump has to be primed, sometimes multiple times depending on length of intake hose. Air in the intake line will "unprime" it and you will need to prime it until all air is out, then should pump fine.
1152465
The pump is self priming. The pump will than hold it prime if when finished using it you push the handle all the way back until you feel it click.
700673
No, you have to prime it. It took a couple of tries, but, once it started it pumps strong and never looses prime.
139185
I would prime it first if you using a light color paint. Darker colors the pine will do fine. Love love love this paint. Highly recommend it.
1717805
Same here, after about 3 trys I made sure the tank was full and seated down good, turned it on, then I heard sucking noises and the pump started to prime itself. This happens in 5 seconds, don't leave the pump running, shut it off and try again. Good Luck