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Is the Sta-rite DS3HF-01 pump a self-priming pump? I don't have a plug on the top to remove to add water (there is a faucet bib where that plug is indicated, according to the manuals)

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Ya I know these are great pumps but it lacks a good priming hole but on the top side of the tank they gots a little baby plug thats a pain to fill. the installer should have added one the the outlet on the top of the tanks plumbing..oops
3/8/2018 ok thats enough questions for today I'm starting to have fun
AND NEVER RUN A PUMP DRY YOU WILL DESTROY THE SHAFT SEAL.
Jay the pump repair guy longwood Florida

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water is filled in the body of the pump to prime it
fill the filter housing if that is part of the pump
make sure that there is no open pipes /hoses or air leaks on the suction side of the pump and that includes any vacuum machine hoses floating on the water surface

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