Thanks so much. That makes a lot of sense and since it worked for you, I'll definitely try out your idea this year; unfortunately, the problem may...

Try find a dealer nearby. You can have the motor repaired.

According to this pool volume calculator your pool has nearly 16,000 gallons. A 2 hp pump...

have same problem plese help

My pump is losing prime when the pool shuts off and water gushes from the skimmer. When I try to restart the pump, it will not prime. When I add...

3 of the long bolts that hold the motor together broke. So, therefore a new motor was purchased
Those long bolts are standard fare for electric...

If you want to check if the filter is plugged up, try recirculate. The water only goes through the dial valve, not the sand.

Turn off the pump....

A persistent problem could cause permanent pump damage and may result in bigger problems down the line. The call is yours. If you can live with the...

The pump and any electric equipment must go for service. The pump will get opened and dried and maybe also new bearings. The plastic and fiberglass...

Could you try to run the pump after removing the filter grids and see what kind of pressure registers.

It should be very low if the return lines are...

thanks, Greg ...that's what I try next..I'll let you know how it goes!!

Barry

If the pump cannot feed itself there could possibly be a blockage on the suction line. It may also be the result of an "air" leak which is...

Thanks very much, I'll check it out.

Thanks Brenda

It really is quite strange, though not unheard of.

The frustrating thing is that the cause (and the fix) are probably so simple....

And rereading everything I am inclined to think the vac line does have an air leak. If no bubbles return to the pool and you now can vacuum then...

In a set up like that there should be a small bypass line that will feed filtered water from the pool return to the spa return. The idea is when the...

I am guessing a couple of things from your post - and not meaning to be rude in anything you read here/only helpful ...
First, I gather that you are...

Definitely sounds like a break.

"I can blow air from the pump to the skimmer, but it only sucks air when I engage the pump."

Try that,...