Bleeding Grundfos Selectric pump

[Robomonkey]

Hi all

Can anyone help with the above?

when the pump first starts I can hear a little gurgle, and when it stops I can hear a small slosh as water settles, when it's running it sounds fine.

Until recently I didn't know you can bleed pumps, so read a little about it and figured out you just need to remove the large screw/cap in the middle. So I've done this, removed it completely, but nothing happened, no water or air!!

What else do I have to do?

Thanks

 

[tamz]

Put the screw back in and leave it.

 

[stevetheplumber]

stop medling

 

[Robomonkey]

Thanks

Im happy to stop melding when I understand what's hPpening, and that he pump isn't going to overheat or damage itself becuase it's trying to pump air.

Could either of you give me a little explanation as to whats happening, and why when I remove the bleed screw nothing happens.

Thanks

 

[Bunker]

what orientation is the pump in? Is it in accordance with manufacturers:

http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/uploads/jim katen/200810444448_GrundfosManual.JPG

 

[Robomonkey]

Hi, yes it's in the dead vertical position.

 

[Howsie]

Why not give the manufacturer a call? I'm sure they will be happy to answer your question.