What to do if Clarke Water Pump fails to prime?
- JJonathan OwensAug 7, 2025
If your Clarke Water Pump isn't priming, check the following: * Ensure the priming chamber is completely filled, leaving no air gap. * Inspect the suction line joints for air leaks due to damage, broken clamps, or ill-fitting gaskets; repair as needed. * Check for blockages in the inlet hose. Clean the strainer and ensure it's not submerged in mud or sediment. Also, make sure there are no kinks in the delivery hose. * Increase the engine speed. * The impeller might be damaged. Dismantle the pump and replace the impeller. * Air may be leaking through a damaged seal. Replace the seal.