How to Prime RV Water Pump

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  • Опубліковано 21 жов 2024

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  • @curtbaty2969
    @curtbaty2969 3 місяці тому +1

    Our RV had been sitting up for several years under shelter, Looks like a brand new however could not get the water to go through the city water line or the water pump. pump would come on but not push through the lines. Took the pump apart and checked the diaphragm that can get stook. It pushed in and out just like it was supposed to. checked the rubber to make sure there were no cracks or dirt. they were none, put back together, Then checked the pump filter where the water comes into the pump for cracks, My wife found a crack in the clear plastic cover. We replaced it but that was not the main problem. When I seen your video and how easy you primed the pump, I attempted the same method, IT WORKED!
    Water now comes out of all areas with good pressure . one thing, after reconnecting the incoming live to the pump make sure you have a rubber washer inside the connection. or it will leak.. Thank you for your video.

  • @RandyTaylor-k1w
    @RandyTaylor-k1w 23 дні тому

    That's the simplest I've seen. I have the same problem you had. Wish me luck.

  • @chadmoore3354
    @chadmoore3354 Рік тому +1

    This video just saved my life. Lol. Got the pump primed!

  • @madhatter1767
    @madhatter1767 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this vid gonna try it will let you know safe travels

  • @jamesmessina3501
    @jamesmessina3501 Місяць тому

    Guys, I had the same problem was using city Water all the time But when I Boondock the last time which I haven’t done for a long time, I wasn’t getting any water the pump continuously ran. I Took the cap off, and the filter was full of gunk clean the filter and it ran perfectly. Thank you for the inspirational video.

  • @DarrylDiSantoSR
    @DarrylDiSantoSR Рік тому +1

    So I watched a video on another youtube channel on how to fix the water pump. I did what he said and the pump motor started working but still no water through the pipes. I brought up YOUR video and WELLAH!!! It worked!! THANK YOU!!!

  • @AdrielBrunson
    @AdrielBrunson 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video! We got our water pump working again in just a couple of minutes. We thought we were going to have to replace it, this is a great solution.

  • @johneveritt4631
    @johneveritt4631 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you! We used your video to fix our water pump. Fixed instantly! You guys are great!

    • @GFamForLife
      @GFamForLife  2 роки тому

      That’s awesome I’m so glad that we were able to help. Thank you for your view and your support

  • @thinairk2
    @thinairk2 4 місяці тому

    You just saved the day with your video! Thank so much!

  • @qtkmorris
    @qtkmorris Рік тому +1

    Thank you for taking the time to show us this!!!! I was in the same situation and you saved me.

    • @GFamForLife
      @GFamForLife  Рік тому

      No worries full-time RVres got to stick together

  • @dianemurphy7625
    @dianemurphy7625 6 місяців тому

    I know this is an older video, but after watching several others, Ijust wanted to let you know that the process you describe here WORKED!! I'll never try to eke out the last drop of water in my tank again. Thank you!!

    • @GFamForLife
      @GFamForLife  6 місяців тому +1

      That’s great news. We are glad to help. Life on the road should be simple.

    • @GFamForLife
      @GFamForLife  6 місяців тому +1

      Awesome glad to hear that. I’m happy we could help traveling life should be simple and stress-free.

  • @gobeyondtheroad
    @gobeyondtheroad Рік тому

    Thank you! We just fixed our water pump issue with your video! It took us only a few minutes! ❤

  • @kellymckinley7242
    @kellymckinley7242 7 місяців тому

    Good video. So many others are simply unbolting and replacing pump. Priming is the trick in getting a new pump to actually work. Safe boondocking travels and thanks for the practical vid.

    • @GFamForLife
      @GFamForLife  6 місяців тому

      Awesome great to hear that. Safe travels.

  • @VeronMckree
    @VeronMckree 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for your help.lovely.

  • @calebmast5701
    @calebmast5701 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for the help!

  • @michelleread2307
    @michelleread2307 2 роки тому

    Absolute life savers. Just managed to prime our pump and we now have water. Woo hoo! Thank you for sharing.
    All we need now is to work out why the boiler isn't heating the water. Hey ho...

    • @GFamForLife
      @GFamForLife  2 роки тому

      I’m glad that we could help with the water pump. Lol as far as the boiler lol do what I do when I don’t know how to do something. Look it up on UA-cam. Ha ha but you already know to do that so you are in good hands. That what i think I love the most about this platform, Is the community we can build. We are better together. Good luck.

  • @rogerjoseph2532
    @rogerjoseph2532 28 днів тому +1

    thank you, and yes Jesus is the way.

  • @liju6576
    @liju6576 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much for the video! At the very beginning the pump doesn't work when I pour the water, and the I blow to increase the pressure and then hear some noise, it works well! 👍👍👍

    • @GFamForLife
      @GFamForLife  2 роки тому

      That is great to hear! I will admit that at first it is a little discouraging when it doesn’t work right away. But it beats calling someone to replace it. I’m glad that this video was of help to you. Please be sure to share this video with any of your RV friends. We need all the help we can get. Us RVers gotta stick together.

  • @barrylenoble6705
    @barrylenoble6705 6 місяців тому

    Thanks did exactly what you said to do and my problem went away.

  • @scottdavis681
    @scottdavis681 4 місяці тому

    I'm lost. Tried priming multiple times did good but still loses prime I guess. I have city water with good pressure but it's still not going through. I do appreciate the help

  • @crookedfencefarm4208
    @crookedfencefarm4208 Рік тому

    Thank you!! It saved me!!

  • @nckpacheco624
    @nckpacheco624 5 місяців тому +1

    I am using “Google Translate” Could you write me where you place the water with the funnel in which hoses are you putting the water? I am going through this problem and it has not been resolved for a long time. I have a food truck.

    • @GFamForLife
      @GFamForLife  4 місяці тому

      You pour the water in the “in going” line

    • @GFamForLife
      @GFamForLife  4 місяці тому

      Or straight into the filter. Remove the cap and pour water in there. Basically where ever water goes in that’s where you want to pour it.

  • @raymondclark1785
    @raymondclark1785 5 місяців тому

    Our pump is lower than 2/3's of our fresh water tank so no prime needed.
    Our class c is 10 years old and we just had to replace the pump a week ago when i lost pressure in the middle of a shower but found it spraying out the bottom of the pump so no trouble shooting needed.
    The replacement was one someone had recommended on Amazon and its so quiet i can't hear it. Okay I'm old and might need hearing aids 😢

  • @michaelmontes3933
    @michaelmontes3933 7 місяців тому

    Is this avoided with so called “self priming” pumps? Thanks in advance 😊

  • @walterkersting9922
    @walterkersting9922 Рік тому

    Fun.

  • @vulcannut991987
    @vulcannut991987 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you!

    • @GFamForLife
      @GFamForLife  2 роки тому

      No worries. Us RVres gotta stick together

  • @davidhprince
    @davidhprince 9 місяців тому

    What if your little water cup is facing down

  • @ellpat2928
    @ellpat2928 8 місяців тому

    Silly question I have air in my lines but I am alone am I going to be able to turn my pump on and do this with just me holding the hose etc. ?

    • @GFamForLife
      @GFamForLife  8 місяців тому +1

      Yes you will be it will just take longer to prime.

    • @ellpat2928
      @ellpat2928 8 місяців тому

      @@GFamForLife thank you. !

  • @tameshaluis9147
    @tameshaluis9147 Рік тому

    I’m hoping that you could perhaps help me. First thank you for the video. Second I live in my RV and I have for many years. There were a couple years where I used the pump exclusively and then about six years ago I moved into an RV park and get city water. Unfortunately, after the freeze this past winter, my waterline straight from the city stopped bringing water in. Obviously, I made sure that the connections were good and water was coming through the hose. I am very much not mechanically inclined, nor do I own tools and I’m old and disabled so when I couldn’t find the right buzzwords to search for this problem, I decided to go back to using my pump. Now all of a sudden after using it for the last couple of months, it has started to spit and sputter, while at the same time the pump sound is louder and lasts for 15 to 20 secs. So now I have that turned off and I’m having to pack water to my house. I absolutely cannot afford to get someone out to look at it or replace the pump so my question is, do you have any ideas or suggestions as to why the water would not come through from the direct line even though at the time it worked fine coming through Via pump? Please help. 🥺

    • @GFamForLife
      @GFamForLife  Рік тому

      The only thing I can think of without know what type of unit you have, my mother in law has a C class, on her unit she has valves that direct where the water comes from and where it goes. Maybe the valves aren’t in the right position.

    • @tameshaluis9147
      @tameshaluis9147 6 місяців тому

      @@GFamForLife thank you for responding. I only just now saw that you did. I ended up figuring out what the problem was with my pop. Now my biggest issue still is just wishing that the water would come in straight from the city water so that I wouldn’t have to use my pump.again I don’t know what sort of buzzwords to use to search and figure out what on earth would make my water just stop coming in. If you happen to have personal knowledge of something like that, or could offer me a buzz words, I would be greatly appreciative.

    • @GFamForLife
      @GFamForLife  6 місяців тому

      @tameshaluis9147 there should be a connection on the outside of your rig that says city water hook up. That’s what ours says on the outside, and that bypasses the pump and hooks directly into our waterlines.

    • @bosoxer4eva
      @bosoxer4eva 6 місяців тому

      @@tameshaluis9147 If you're connected to city water, then you don't need to use your water pump because the system is already pressurized. You may want to have a pressure regulator valve connected to your hose that brings city water into your rv though. Sometimes the city water pressure can be very strong and you run the risk of it blowing apart connections in your rv, etc. The pressure relief valve, to my understanding, just helps dampen that pressure so the aforementioned stuff doesn't happen :) They are cheap but most likely worth it in my opinion. Like GFam said though, there should be a city water connection on your RV so you don't have to "boondock" and use your pump and water from your storage tank. Good luck.

  • @LukeRockCimber
    @LukeRockCimber 2 роки тому +1

    I thought these pumps were self priming?

    • @GFamForLife
      @GFamForLife  2 роки тому

      Some may or may not be it just depends on the model that they chose to install in your unit

  • @mathewwebb522
    @mathewwebb522 2 роки тому

    Can't you prime the pump by sucking on the outlet?

    • @GFamForLife
      @GFamForLife  2 роки тому

      Lol I never heard that one before not sure maybe you can make a video about it and let us know if it works or not

  • @paintilludrop
    @paintilludrop Рік тому +2

    Why the annoying music..I can not understand reason..you detail info is all we need. No music please.

  • @giarc9047
    @giarc9047 4 місяці тому

    Why the loud terrible music?!