Purging air from the water pump - How to
OK, so I have a new pump, but now it is making a heck of a chatter, beyond the pumping noise. I assume it is air, so how do I purge the air from the filter/lines. It doesn't seem to go away just by ru...
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Found more info coolmom42 you hit it on the nose:
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
With pump switch off and battery fully charged, fill water tank, open all faucets and then turn pump switch on. Water will begin to flow. Until the water is free of air, turn faucets off. Remember, you are filling the water heater, the toilet and the shower lines at the same time. When all valves are shut off, pump will stop. Should the pump fail to stop, turn switch off and check troubleshooting guide.
I just went out and turned everything back on to try it out. Everything delivers great, I think it is me, just a different sound that I'm not used to.
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
With pump switch off and battery fully charged, fill water tank, open all faucets and then turn pump switch on. Water will begin to flow. Until the water is free of air, turn faucets off. Remember, you are filling the water heater, the toilet and the shower lines at the same time. When all valves are shut off, pump will stop. Should the pump fail to stop, turn switch off and check troubleshooting guide.
I just went out and turned everything back on to try it out. Everything delivers great, I think it is me, just a different sound that I'm not used to.
