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Yes and no. I have been dealing with this exact issue. If your pump and filter are running properly, you shouldn't have to prime the pump each time, but depending on the age of your pool and the size of the filter, it's possible that you will have to do so. For instance, older pools were often installed with smaller than recommended pumps and filters. Our 12,500 gal inground pool is having this issue and we do have to prime the pump each time we start the filter. The other option is to replace the whole system, of course.
It is also possible that there is an air leak somewhere in your lines that cause the pump to lose it's prime. Our pool company has been out 6 time trying to figure our problem out... good luck!
Have your pool company install a "check valve" in the suction line. This will hold water in the line when the pump is off. the valve itself should cost no more than $8.00, plus whatever they charge for installation (as the pipe needs to be cut and reattached)
Have they checked the pump seal, pump lid gasket, the fittings in and out of the pump -- these can become loose if the pump has run dry for any length of time. Also remove and replace the filter gasket. It may be so old that it will not stay sealed when the pump is off and still not leak when the system is running. Good time to clean the filter while this is being done. Have them recheck it if they have been there before. These can be stubborn.
To prime a swimming pool pump when the motor is in operation and the pressure gauge has 0 lbs. of pressure you will first need to turn the motor off. Take off the strainer basket lid and fill the strainer basket with water until some water is running back through the incoming line. Replace the pump basket, close the lid and tighten the t-bolts or clamps. Some have a twist type lid. It just depends on the brand and model of your pump. If you have an air relief valve open it to remove extra air from the filter tank. Turn the motor back on. Close the air relief valve when water comes out.(If yours is equipped with one) If the pump will not prime, do these steps again. Don't let the pump run over 30 seconds when trying to prime. You do not want to burn it up. I hope this helps you.
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30 seconds is a bit quick. You can go up to as much as 5 or even 10 minutes. If after trying the above method a couple of times with no apparent or promising results try putting a garden hose in the skimmer blocking it in with a rag or your hands. Have someone turn on the water and the pump letting the pump draw water from the hose. Let that helper tell you when the water is beginning to get sucked into the pump. You can probably feel when the pump is sucking. Remove the rag and hose and let the pump continue to "prime". ( be careful not to let the rag get sucked into the skimmer hole). Bleed off any trapped air also during this process.
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One way: Remove the pump lid and add water to the top of the pot. Close the pot lid and start the pump. Let run 2 to 4 min to see if the water will come into the pot on it's own. You may have to try this 2 - 3 times.
Other way: Force a hose into the skimmer, plug the extra space around the hose with a rag DON'T FORGET TO REMOVE THE RAG AS THE PUMP STARTS TO DRAW THE WATER THRU THE SKIMMER. Turn on the water on full while having someone hold the hose in the skimmer. As the pump draws water easily remove the hose and monitor. If the pump looses prime then you may have suction leak. That is where air is drawn into the pump and then into the filter. If the latter is the problem then you have to correct or fix the source of the leak.
unscrew the hair filter cover and pour water into it until it is full then screw it back down, start the pump and it should start to slowly pull water from the pool, once you don't see any more air in the hair filter it is fully primed,
There are return fittings built into the pool walls. You will hook up the pump to the pool filter using PVC connections.
What type of pool and pump/filter do you have? I can answer the question more thoroughly with more information.
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Can you connect a garden hose to a inground swimming pool pump?
You can probably find the plumbing to step down to the right size but the pool pump will have more water flow then a garden hose can safely handle. Your going to ruin either the pump or yourself.
How do you connect swimming pool pump to the filter?
You connect the discharge side of the pump with PVC pipe to the inlet side of the filter or back wash valve. For above ground pools this is usually done with a section of ribbed hose.
Why does pool pump not pump?
is it on
Do pool pump make a griding noise when running?
there is probably something in the pool that got into the pump
What is the furthest distance from the pool that you can install the pool pump and filter?
I would say 10 yards easy. if the ground is flat.. if the pump is lower that the pool ? it may take a bigger pump ..use pvc. and never use tread tape on a plastic pump ! your pool pump repair guy in longwood fl.
Is it normal for the pool pump to fill up with water while the pool is still filling up?
Certainly, if the pump is running. The primary pump intake is the main drain at the deepest part of the pool.
How often should you have to buy a new pool pump?
A pool pump should only be replaced if and when it fails. A pool pump needs proper maintanance in order to function properly,and should last the life of the pool ith proper care.
Should you run the pool pump with a pool vacuum?
Yes
How fast can a Submersible pump drain a pool?
Depends on the size of the pump However an average sise pump takes about 5 hours on an ave pool
How do you hook up saltwater pump to an intex pool?
how do you hook up the cleaner to salt water pool pump
Is a 1.5hp pump good for a 20000 gallon pool?
I have a 28,000 gallon pool and my pump is 1hp. Works fine.
Can a pool pump with 2 inch inlet and outlet be used with 1 12 inch PVC piping?
Yes, it can, this is fairly common. Just use a PVC reducer to connect.
