Yup I'm in Winnipeg with my simple Canadian pump staring me in the face.  Since i never had to prime the pump by sucking on it in the past I have to admit I don't want to start now.

Besides if I suck I'll probably end up with a spider in my mouth.  Maybe I'll start by blowing.

Jeff

On 2010-05-29, at 9:03 PM, Doug Alcock wrote:

>>> but I have learned that
>>> the pump sometimes has to be primed on my van. So I wrap my lips
>>> around
>>> the faucet, turn on the pump, and suck.
> 
> Yes the pump can need priming. I'm pretty sure Jeff is from Winnipeg which
> means he has a Canadian Westy with the water pump under the sink rather than
> in the tank. That's what I have in my 84. I prime the pump by pulling
> off the hose that leads to the tank for a second. The tank's pressure fills
> the hose -- I then jam it back on the pump -- put the clamp back on and the
> tap will now work. I had never though of the more intimate method described
> above :-)
> 
> Cheers,
> Doug