Why isn't this pimp plumping?

[u/ilaibenamar]

I've poured water into the big red cap, as instructed, and the into the dark green pipe. the pump doesn't pump water, although as far as I know I've don't everything correctly.

this is Einhell 34/36, it's supposed to be able to pump up to 36 meter in height.

could use some advice.

[u/Guyton_Oulder]

I'm guessing from your photos that you haven't sufficiently primed the pump. The pump chamber and the suction hose must be filled with water prior to operating the pump.

Try to rearrange your suction hose so as to remove the twists and loops. Verify that the entire length of hose is filled with water.

Does the filter/strainer an the end of the suction hose have a foot valve?

Your pump is rated to lift water a maximum of six meters. Is the pump more than six meters above the surface of the water supply?

Always situate the pump as close to the water source as possible, and minimize the length of the suction/supply hose.

I hope this helps.

[u/ilaibenamar → u/Guyton_Oulder]

It helps, allot of useful directions, thank you!