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    Apr 19, 2008, 06:43 PM
    How to prime a jet-pump
    How do you prime a jet-pump
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    Apr 19, 2008, 06:47 PM
    At the top of the pump housing you will find a plug (might be a pressure gauge). Remove plug... fill with water until it overflows... replace plug.
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    Apr 20, 2008, 04:54 AM
    Spot on with the answer. Let me add a bit. The impeller cage will fill to the top If the water drains away and you have to keep adding water then you have a faulty check valve that must be replaced before the pump will hold prime. Good luck, Tom
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    Jul 7, 2012, 12:33 PM
    So if you have to keep pulling the plug and adding water the foot valve is bad?
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