The most common causes of pool pump priming issues are sucking air leaks in your pump housing or plumbing, and debris clogs. We’ll be focusing mainly on the suction-side of your pool equipment for this guide. The suction-side s all equipment and plumbing from your skimmers and main drains to your pool pump’s impeller.
Likewise, people ask, how do I prime my Pentair pool pump?
How To Prime Your Pentair Pool Pump
- Turn off power to pump (switch and breaker)
- Using black 3 way valve, turn off Skimmer (main drain on only)
- Remove pump lid.
- Fill pump with water all the way to top.
- Put pump lid back on.
- Turn on Pump.
Also to know is, why does my pump keep losing its prime?
Causes of loss of well pump prime include more than a bad foot valve. A leak anywhere in the water system from pump and pressure tank, through piping, down to the end of the pipe in the well (foot valve) that lets water out or air into the system can cause loss of pump prime and thus loss of water pressure.
How do you bleed air from a Pentair pool pump?
How to Bleed Air From The Pool Lines. The trick to bleeding the pool lines of air is to start with all the line valves closed. With the pump running, very slowly open the valves to introduce air into the pump until the pump sucks out all the air.
How do I prime my Pentair Intelliflo pump?
How long does it take to prime a pool pump?
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When you prime the pump, you add water to it and bleed off the air in the lines. Prime your pump anytime your pool sits for 1-2 months.
How do I get the prime back on my pool pump?
Steps to Prime Your Pool Pump
- Turn off the pump. …
- Switch to recirculate. …
- Release air. …
- Clean out the pump basket. …
- Fill the pump basket. …
- Once the pump basket is filled and tightened, make sure the air release valve is open and turn the power to the pump on.
- Check the water flow to your pump.
How do I prime my above ground pool pump?
How to Prime a Pool Pump
- Turn off the pool pump.
- Select either “recirculate” or “filter” on the multiport valve. Move the multiport valve or handle to recirculate. …
- Fill the Pump with Water. Before opening the lid, release the pressure in the pool filter. …
- Refit the Lid and Switch on the Pump.
What happens if pool pump loses prime?
If it does not loose prime when you close your skimmer and main drain valves, it would tend to lead to a suction side leak between the skimmer and valve or main drain and valve. You can isolate each as see which allows the pump to loose prime overnight.
Why is there air in my pool pump?
Air bubbles in your pool mean that air is being sucked into the line on the suction side of the pump. It’s likely happening because of one of these issues: The pool water level is too low. The strainer pot lid isn’t on tight or its O-ring is loose/absent/compromised.