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Old 01-26-2010, 04:06 AM
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Eheim pumps say............ " Note: This pump is not self priming."
what does this mean?........ sorry to intrude on your post
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Eheim pumps say............ " Note: This pump is not self priming."
what does this mean?........ sorry to intrude on your post
Haven't you even pressed the little rubber priming button on a lawn mower before pulling the cord? It means the pump cant suck air.
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