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Robinsons Ace Features:
Pump Storage and Priming Tips
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Flush the pump case with clean
fresh water, then completely drain to prevent damage from
freezing
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Cover intake and discharge ports
to prevent the entry of debris during storage
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Self Priming
The term Self Priming is actually an industry term that
describes the ability of a pump to create a partial vacuum
by purging air from the intake hose and pump casing. All
Honda pumps are self priming by definition. All self priming
pumps require water to be added to the pump casing to start
the priming process.
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Place the pump as close to the
water source as possible. The less lift required will improve
priming time
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Fill the pump case completely
with water (Never operate a centrifugal pump without water in
the pump casing)
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Start the pump engine.
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By partially restricting the
discharge hose, priming time can be improved
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Shutting off a pump will allow
water to flow out of the suction hose, requiring priming.
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The use of a foot valve on the
end of the suction hose will prevent water from flowing out of
the suction hose if you stop the pump and reduce time required
for the pump to regain its prime.
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Wear off the volute and Impeller
can decrease pump performance and increase time required to
prime the pump. Regular inspection and maintenance of your pump
will maintain peak performance
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For a better understanding of how pumps work, go
to Pump
Theory.
Having trouble with some of the terms? Visit
Pump
Terminology.
You can follow any link that is
underlined!
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