Livewell pumps dont work(brand new)

jdp8488

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I bought some seachoice livewell pumps, which are suppose to be thru-hull, but I already had thru-hull fittings and figured I could set it up inline. Well they will not pump water. Figured it was because I set it up inline. Well I took them off and put the pump directly into a bucket of water, still wont pump. Only way it will pump is if I completely submerge the bottom half of the pump. So it obviously isnt sealed or something.. Or maybe these are just cheap. Anyone have any ideas?
 

stevenj

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Re: Livewell pumps dont work(brand new)

did you kee the pump below the waterline? Most livewell pumps that I have seen are not suction/ self priming pumps. if the pump impeller does not have
water to it with the boat in the water it will not pump.
 

jdp8488

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Re: Livewell pumps dont work(brand new)

Yeah, they are low, but might not be low enough under the water line. I didnt want to have to take the gas tank out, but it looks like I will have to and try to mount these the correct way. Appreciate it.
 
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