What are the three holes in the top of the pump housing? If water gets in how would you clean it out?
800590
There are no holes in the pump housing except the intake strainer. The pump is sealed and waterproof as it it mean't to be used completely submerged.
668785
Make sure the wich is in properly and i use a q tip to clean the hole on top. So far that is the only thing ive done to mine.
1396665
There are holes in bottom of the floor for water to get out. And there are grooves that are part of the fake flooring that channel water toward the holes. I haven't tested it yet though.
47769
I find the question hard to understand. The intake is through the slotted sides. That way the water passes through the filter, through the pump and out.
1287954
You will leave a small hole open in the air box it will drain out the water that gets built up in the air box
833320
I just posted four pictures, with notes, on how to disassemble and properly clean the pump. Hopefully that should help.
123465
The holes allow water that collects on top to drain. They also allow you to connect it to a rod to roll it up and off the pool.
1208849
The pump has a hole, and has a small tube in it, which sometimes comes out when cleaning...so it has both of what you described. I have had so many pumps, because I have had my fountain for many years, it is an awesome drinking fountain...Have a good day
735948
No, not normal. If the water level is where it should be, another thing you may need to look at is whether the water intake vents in the bottom of the pump are clean and free of the slimy "gunk" that can build up. I recommend using an old toothbrush to get into those holes.
19537
The hose to the pump could be clogged. If you have pets it could be their hair. Detach the hose, get a tweezer And clear what you can reach. Blow in the hosed, sometimes sediment gets in there too. Also clear the pump opening. clean with white vinegar & water. good luck!
1899999
Internal piston pump. Looks serviceable from top and secures through the underside. Hope that helps.
1952354
There's a hole in the cup part for draining, right where the spout is. You can see it on the second picture at the top of the page.
2239108
Use a plastic pail, big enough for the pump to fit into, and drill holes around the base of the pail. Place the pump in the pail and set the pail onto the cover. The water will flow into the pail, keeping most of the debris out of the pump's inlet.
799905
I clean mine in hot water and use pipe cleaners, but there's a cleaning kit. Try replacing the power supply, that's what failed on my pump.
835743
There is a silicone valve, in the upper reservoir, designed to keep water in when no pressure is applied. That valve has a slit that may not have been fully opened during manufacturing. It is a simple fix. Take the valve out (something you'll do from time to time for cleaning anyway) and pinch it to make the slit open. Once you've done so, re-insert the valve and you should be good to go.
2050050
No holes. Because I was using mine for a sump pump, removing water pressure from under the foundation, I drilled my own, all up and down the sides, and in the bottom. The lack of holes is a good thing, as it allows for other uses. Drilling is super easy. Nice product.
685870
This pump goes outside the tank and there are pipes with holes that are connected to hoses that go inside. There is one that takes the dirty water into the tank to be filtered and then another that returns the filtered water back into the tank. I'm not too impressed with the hard plastic pipes that fit the hoses, because they seem to come apart easily, but we have adapted things to make them work. Overall I'm pleased with this pump.