Hobie bait tank priming issue

[TJones]

That looks like a battery problem . Theses pumps are indestructible . Almost. If the pump fails it will be all out. What voltage are you reading from battery ? Go pick up meter from harbor freight for 10 bucks . Free with coupon .

[FISH11]

Besides checking the battery voltage, if its been used a few times. Take the upper half of the pump out by pressing the red tab and turning the body of the pump 1/2 turn counter clock wise. Once you have it appart check to see if there's eel grass on the shaft. I had that happen, the impeller looked good but the shaft had a bunch and it was not visible with the pump assembled. The resistance on the shaft slowed it down.

[TJones]

Originally Posted by FISH11

Besides checking the battery voltage, if its been used a few times. Take the upper half of the pump out by pressing the red tab and turning the body of the pump 1/2 turn counter clock wise. Once you have it appart check to see if there's eel grass on the shaft. I had that happen, the impeller looked good but the shaft had a bunch and it was not visible with the pump assembled. The resistance on the shaft slowed it down.

I try to break the pump down every trip so I don't have any surprises . Top is quick release .

[SLYAKER]

Originally Posted by TJones

That looks like a battery problem . Theses pumps are indestructible . Almost. If the pump fails it will be all out. What voltage are you reading from battery ? Go pick up meter from harbor freight for 10 bucks . Free with coupon .

Its seemed weak to me.. thanks ill try that. It brand new just got it 2 weeks ago and been put once never got it to prime on the water.

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