pump doesnt prime
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pump doesnt prime
I am having trouble getting my pump to prime, if I take the pump cover off and fill it up with water and switch it on it will try to start but then the water stops coming out of the jets. I dont know where to start to fix this, thanks for any help.
pump doesnt prime
Has this ever happened in the past? You could try sticking a drain king in your skimmer line to force water to the pump after you have filled the pump and started it. You could also have a suction side leak which is causing air to mess up the prime. Make sure your pump lid is securely on and the gasket is clean and lubed.
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pump doesnt prime
Check your pump impeller for debris, which may cause it to not prime. Make sure the motor cannot turn on while doing this!
The motor & impeller assembly can be removed (on mine anyway) from the pump housing by removing the big Adel clamp and pulling the motor back. Then you can easily access the impeller.
I paid a guy $50 to do this when I had the home warranty, which he fixed in about 5 minutes. He didn't even take the pump apart - just got the palm tree debris out with a screwdriver thru the strainer opening to the pump. Glad I watched - now I solve this easily any time.
The motor & impeller assembly can be removed (on mine anyway) from the pump housing by removing the big Adel clamp and pulling the motor back. Then you can easily access the impeller.
I paid a guy $50 to do this when I had the home warranty, which he fixed in about 5 minutes. He didn't even take the pump apart - just got the palm tree debris out with a screwdriver thru the strainer opening to the pump. Glad I watched - now I solve this easily any time.
lube oring...with what?
What exactly do you use to lube the o ring which I suspect is letting air in by the filter basket?
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