Water pump not pumping water

May 27, 2023 Last reply: 3 years ago 2 Replies

Champion Swamp cooler RN35W, 3300 CFM, 2 Speed,



I screwed up and did not attach the hose to the pump for about 2 days of running. The pump feels like its active (maybe spinning) when I hold my hand on it, but no water pumping.



Additionally, I cannot get the pump off the metal finger slide mount its on. I don"t see any screws but I do see a small post that might be blocking it from sliding out. Also, the finger mount has tiny notches that the pump body slips into that might be blocking it.


No idea if there is a question but it may need to be primed meaning full of water. Attach the hose and dump a bottle of water into the hose, into the pump.

"The pump don’t work ‘cause the vandals took the handle." - Bob Dylan

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