The reason Sandia builds this priming line in clear hose is simple: you can see the moment the air stops and solid liquid starts moving. The 10-0843-P is the complete 1/2-inch clear priming hose assembly for Sniper extractors, supplied ready to connect rather than as loose hose you have to fit yourself, so a technician can restore a dry pump and confirm it visually instead of guessing from the sound of the motor.
Cleaning contractors, restoration crews, and in-house facility technicians buy this because running a tank empty is not a rare accident, it is a normal Tuesday. Having the complete assembly on the truck means the machine is back at pressure in minutes. Service shops buy it because being able to watch flow through a clear line makes diagnosing an air leak on the suction side far faster than working blind.
Built for
- Re-priming a Sniper extractor pump after the solution tank has run dry mid-job
- Visually confirming that a pump has taken prime before putting a machine back to work
- Diagnosing a suction-side air leak by watching bubbles move through the clear line
- Commissioning a machine after storage, a pump swap, or a filter change
- Equipping a service van or maintenance shop that supports several Sandia extractors
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sandia Products
- Part number: 10-0843-P
- Category: Extractor pump priming assembly
- 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 is the priming hose clear?
Clear hose lets you see whether the line is carrying air, foam, or solid liquid. That single piece of feedback tells you when the pump has taken prime and whether air is still being pulled in from somewhere upstream.
What does complete mean on this part?
It is supplied as a finished assembly with its fittings rather than as a bare length of hose, so it connects to the machine as intended without cutting, clamping, or sourcing separate connectors.
How do I prime the pump with it?
Connect the assembly between the machine's solution connection and the vacuum side, then run the pump and the vacuum together so the vacuum pulls solution through the pump and expels the trapped air. Watch the clear line until the bubbles stop.
Can running dry damage my pump?
Yes, and it is one of the exclusions in the Sandia warranty. A pump run for an extended time with no water can be damaged, so restoring prime promptly protects both the pump and your coverage.
What is the difference between this and the 10-0837 priming hose?
Both restore prime, but they are different parts with different hose sizes and configurations within the Sniper platform. Check your machine's parts list, or send us the model and serial number and we will confirm which one your unit uses.
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.