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    May 13, 2007, 02:08 PM
    Priming a burks water pump
    I would to know how I prime my water pump. It's a Burk brand pump.
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    May 13, 2007, 02:41 PM
    Most pumps have a 1/4" plug located on top of the impeller cage. Fill the housing and the suction line with clear water and replace the plug. Turn the pump back on and it should began to suction water. This should work on a house or boiler feed pump. Good luck, Tom
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