A carpet extractor pump that has run dry will not build pressure again on its own. Once an air bubble is trapped in the pump head, the jets dribble, the wand streaks, and the crew stands around while the machine spins. The Sandia 10-0837 priming hose is the small accessory that fixes that, and it is the reason experienced technicians keep one in the toolbox instead of on a shelf at the shop. It uses the extractor's own vacuum to draw solution through the pump and push the trapped air out, so the machine is back at working pressure in a minute or two rather than out of service.
This part is aimed at commercial cleaning contractors, in-house facility crews, restoration technicians, and equipment service centers running the Sandia Sniper line. It is not a wear item you replace on a schedule; it is a recovery tool that turns a lost-prime call into something a technician handles on the truck.
Built for
- Re-priming a Sniper pump after the solution tank has been run empty on a large job
- Bringing a machine back into service at the start of a season or after long storage
- Purging air after a pump, hose, or filter has been replaced during routine service
- Troubleshooting weak or pulsing jet spray before a pump is condemned and replaced
- Stocking a service van or in-house maintenance shop that supports multiple Sniper extractors
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sandia Products
- Part number: 10-0837
- Category: Extractor pump priming accessory
- Fits: Sandia Sniper series carpet extractors
- Warranty: Sandia covers parts, tools and accessories for 90 days. Vacuum motors carry a 2-year warranty; 100 psi pumps carry 2 years and all other pumps 1 year. Sandia covers up to one year of service labor at the manufacturer rate through an authorized service center.
The Sandia warranty does not cover failures caused by improper or missing maintenance, misapplication, misuse, tampering, or substitution of supplied parts. It also excludes pumps stored in freezing conditions, pumps run dry for extended periods, use of powdered detergent, failure to flush the system regularly with a vinegar solution, filters removed from the solution tank, and inline filters that are not cleaned regularly.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my extractor pump lose prime?
A pump loses prime when it pulls an air bubble instead of solution, which most often happens when the solution tank runs empty during a job. It can also follow a filter change, a hose swap, or a long period of storage. The pump cannot compress air, so it spins without building pressure until the bubble is removed.
How does the priming hose work?
The priming hose connects the machine's solution quick disconnect to the vacuum side, so the vacuum motor pulls solution through the pump. With both the pump and the vacuum running, the trapped air is drawn out and liquid fills the pump head, which restores normal pressure.
Will this fit my Sniper extractor?
The 10-0837 is a genuine Sandia accessory for the Sniper extractor series. Because tank and pump configurations changed across model years, confirm the part against your machine's model and serial number before ordering, or contact us and we will check it for you.
Do I still need a priming hose if my machine has heat?
Yes. Heated machines are more sensitive to running dry because the inline heater should never be run without flow. A priming hose lets you restore flow quickly and reduces the chance of a dry-run condition damaging the heater or pump.
Is a lost prime covered under warranty?
Sandia covers parts, tools, and accessories for 90 days, but the warranty specifically excludes damage from running a pump dry for extended periods. Priming the pump promptly is the practical way to avoid that exclusion.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Sandia dealer, so every part on this page is a genuine Sandia component built to the same tolerances as the one that shipped with your machine. Our US-based team works with these extractors every day and can help you confirm the right part number for your serial number before you order, which is usually faster than pulling the machine apart twice. If you keep a small shelf of wear parts on hand, you spend your day cleaning instead of waiting on a repair.