no vacuum??

[Ryan Mahar]

I am sure this must be a common problem, but have just turned our new Airablow 1.5 hp. The motor comes on and sounds great, but no vacuum pressure what so ever. Have all the valves shut off going up into the woods so figured this would show pressure quickly. Is it an adjustment in the regulator?? It was tested at the factory before it was shipped so we thought we would not have to adjust anything. What I am missing. Of course the 'owners manual' has nothing in it for actual use information.....thanks for any help !!!

[steam maker]

Is the pump running backwards? Is it wired right?

[Sunday Rock Maple]

Is your gage OK? I have a 5hp and the manual is great --- if I ever wanted to tear the thing apart, but it wasn't much help for starting up and running. Sorry I don't have any other tricks -- It went to 27" right away and stayed there. Best of luck.

[Ryan Mahar]

Thank you both for your reply, I will have to look into this and will get back to over weekend. Thanks again! Have a great season!

[Ryan Mahar]

Howdy, turns out my father in law did not prime the pump with oil for initial start up and the fins of the pumps were sticking............sure would be nice to have a more complete user manual though......thanks again for suggestions though.! ryan

[Sunday Rock Maple]

Any damage or is everything OK?

[Ryan Mahar]

No damage yet, of course have not tapped yet, but initial tests and pressure in the house has us at 27.25, so that is pretty good I guess.................