priming overflow

[chesterthehero]

you are making this harder than it needs to be...

 

[Burko]

Take it outside and fill it up with the hose.

 

[sbrodacz]

That video doesn't really help. It says once its primed, but doesn't say how to prime it.

 

[cypher1024]

That video doesn't really help. It says once its primed, but doesn't say how to prime it.

Hey mate, have a look at my post here: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3351110&postcount=11

Hopefully it helps.

 

[Dragon Hunter]

if your having a hard time priming it just take a powerhead or waterhose to the intake

 

[Mattyou]

Hey mate, have a look at my post here: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3351110&postcount=11

Hopefully it helps.

Excelent description, they could / should sticky that in the DIY overflow area. Well done!!

 

[sbrodacz]

cypher that is really helpful. That should def become a sticky. I have classes till late tonight so I will give it another shot tomorrow. I ordered my pump today, but I still wanted to make sure the overflow worked.

 

[Burko]

Well that is very clearly explained.

However taking the thing out and jamming a hose in one end accomplishes the same feat.

 

[sbrodacz]

You still have to syphon air out though if you fill it up with a hose, don't you?

 

[JustLooking]

You still have to syphon air out though if you fill it up with a hose, don't you?

Yes,air could still be trapped at the top.
Just draw(suck) on the check valve till you get water,then its primed.