Has anybody tried using Wanda The Whale with this pump? I have one, and it just won't work. Not sure if it is my "wanda" or the pump??
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have you called Hayward for assistance? I read 'wanda's' owners manual. I dont see anywhere it says what watts, amps or gph the motor should be. I had an IRobot Verro. It just died last year. I was looking for an alternative. apparently 'wanda' is not the one! Sorry I cant be much help but thanks for yours!
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Wanda the Whale? I wonder if you are thinking that this is an AIR pump? This is a water pump that circulates the pool water and chemicals to help keep the pool clean. I am not familiar with Wanda, is it an inflatable pool toy or what? Sorry I couldn't be of more help...
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I tried and it does not pump air. That's strange because I had a different model previously which was able to inflate both water and air. That model didn't have the handle and the tying tool, like this Kaos model. It's strange because they look pretty much the same. Too bad it didn't have all in one.
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You may need a different kind of pump. This is an submersible pump...you stick it in the water. I wish it did work connected to the bib. Second, I have not tried to pump that high. I'd have to test it. I've done a 4-5 foot rise successfully. But nothing close to 8 feet. It will be interesting to see if anyone else has be able to get it to pump up to 8 feet.
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So I was in exactly the same situation, how to inflate ! I used a pump like you use for swimming tubes for kids, bikes etc, it worked perfectly. I bought at Target. Hope this helps.
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Kristy, Hi. Make sure that your filter is clean and that the hose is not taking in air. With the pump on put the hose to the outlet jet on the side of the pool to push the air and water through the hose making sure both ends remain under water, when all air is released, then have your husband or friend shuts down the pump, attach to wanda and the other end to skimmer without letting in air. You can also purchase a air flow for your filter if that doesn't work but this works great for us. She even goes up our walls and cleans. Hope this helps.
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I do not have that issue though. I purchased for underwater usage and it works fine. I think for some people that not work might be due to the seal of the wires into the pump. Double check before you use it and put some silicon or hot glue to secure it if that is the case.
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I never bought it with the pump. When I do buy a product with a pump, sometimes I would have the same problem. Did you try pushing it down while turning it to the direction to open? I hope this helps. If you tried everything, then it could be the pump that is defective. I've had that happen too.
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I was unable to use the pump on my blood pressure tester. I tried to return it, but was told since it was not defective...just me unable to use it, the shipping charges on the return wouldn't pay for me to send it. A couple of weeks later I took it to my doctor...she was unable to inflate it either. Not defective? Only useless!
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When I got started with the Dork product without a circulator I got reasonable results but had a problems with larger pieces of meat. As i mentioned in a past I introduced a small aquarium pump with a aerator stone that did the trick. Sounds a bit strange but got the idea from past posting. Not as effective as a true circulator but a step in the right direction. The pump and stone is very cheap and can be bought at any Walmart. Good Luck
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I returned mine because unfortunately, the kitty I bought it for passed away. But I did have it assembled and running. I DO remember in the directions that it said you should take the pump apart to clean it periodically so the unit will last longer. There isn't much to the pump though, it's probably only about 2" square, so shouldn't be a big deal. It shows you how to do it in the flyer I think.
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I purchased this model pump to heat my shop from my geothermal well. It works great, but I was not replacing a pump. It was a new application. Have you tried calling or e-mailing Grundfos to ask about the pumps replacement compatibility? I did replace a Bell & Gossett pump that heated my house with a 1/6 HP Grundfos pump. It too works much better & quieter than the Bell & Gosset. When I contacted Bell & Gossett to try and get info about their replacement pumps, oddly the representative their would not give me the Bell & Gossett replacement pump number . I assume it had something to do with their desire to support local contractors/plumbers, but all it did was upset me enough to buy a Grundfos instead of another Bell & Gosset. Best decision I mad. Wouldn't buy another Bell & Gosset. Grundfos is a muc.better pump.
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I had the problem with my pump continuing to run after the pressure should have shut it down. I called shurflo and they sent me a new pump. My old pump was less than one year old. Warranted for one year. Low battery can cause the same problem too.
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I was just going to ask this question too because mine sticks so much now that it gets stuck in down position and sits there and it's hard to get it back up at all.I have found the other brand, Cuispro to have a better working pump, it's much smoother. I am going to try to see if some coconut oil will help this brand of pump but most likely I'll have to replace it.
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I am the product designer for Pumpin' Pal. There are some moms that have a Spectra pump and the Pumpin' Pals fit well but there seems to be inconsistency from the Spectra manufacturing of the pump because there are other some moms that received Spectra flanges with their pump that don't accommodate the Pumpin' Pals. Since we can't assure that any mom has the ones that work we are saying that we don't fit Spectra:-(
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I have seen other pumps with the arm and float style, probably possible to retro fur this one but a pain and probably costs more than buying one with that design already. The floater switch on this one is just plugged into the cord, i don't use it for my purposes.
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Could be a faulty pump. I would either return the pump for replacement, or buy a new pump. They are inexpensive. I have not had any problems with mine. I would alos recommend buying an external power supply like Pyramid Model PS-4KX. I have one of these and I never have any troubles.
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I would not recommend this pump or the company selling it. Mine pumped just fine and then burned up on the first use. (It ran for about 5-10 minutes). After returning the item I never received my refund. I purchased a different pump and so far it has been much better. Do not waste your money.