Vent the garden pump in 5 steps

Garden pumps are available in many versions and can be used in pools and garden ponds as well as in wells or a flooded basement. To do this, however, they need regular ventilation.

Step 1: security

Before venting can begin, two actions must be taken. On the one hand, the device must be completely disconnected from the mains. Failure to do so could result in a short circuit or electric shock.

On the other hand, the manufacturer's operating instructions must be observed. Because due to the numerous different types and models, the devices and thus the respective procedure for the

Difference between venting and venting. In addition, the instructions are a useful orientation for the positions of the valves and connections.

Step 2: control

Drawn in air can have various causes. Mainly these are:

• leaking hoses and valves
• loose seals or connections
• too low a water level

These parts and factors must be checked in any case in order to detect holes, cracks and leaking valves, screws and nuts and to fix or replace them. The water level or the attachment depth of the suction hose must also be checked. To the

Checks before venting also include other factors.

Including:

• clogged hoses
• Incompletely closing valves due to dirt or algae
• insufficient pressure
• insufficient water in the pump due to non-use

If all of these potential problems can be ruled out, flushing, venting, and cleaning usually help.

Step 3: filling

To prime the pump, it must be completely filled with water.

To do this, proceed as follows:

1. The filler cap is opened and removed. This is located on top of the pump and usually only needs to be turned up. The container underneath is now completely filled with clean, clear water.
   
2. The hose lines are flushed through a garden hose and also completely filled with water. Care should be taken to ensure that there are no more air bubbles in the garden hose and water pipes. To do this, the water is first run through the hose at high pressure until it comes out without bubbles.
   
3. The hose is then connected to the pump or the suction line and the device is flushed through with it. Any air bubbles that may still be present are pressed out.

Step 4: testing

When the water begins to flow out and there are no bubbles or bubbling noises, the power connection can be reactivated and the garden pump switched on. For a successful practical test, the water should now be pumped through without any problems. If the process doesn't work, there is one more step to take.

Step 5: repeat

In order to fully control the function, the pump is switched off and the garden hose is now removed. The suction hose is put back into the water that is to be pumped out. Only when this process works again, the venting was successful and there is no other defect.

Note: If the pump function does not start again after venting, there may be a defect elsewhere. A professional repair can then no longer be avoided.