Pool Pump Won't Circulate Water..No Prime
by Theresa
I have tried changing out the O-ring around the filter basket, and while that used to do the trick, it doesn't seem to be working now. What should I be looking for to trouble shoot? Thanks for the question Theresa Good to have a question from someone in Arizona. I had a couple of pools on my route in Gilbert. Heard it was about 108 degrees today. Good ole' days. Anyway... I will assume that you mean the pump pot won't fill with water. The motor is on, but there's no water going through the system. It is normal for a pump to take a few seconds, up to a minute or two to prime up. In extreme cases, it might be up to five minutes. This is bad as a pump that's not pushing through water can burn up. You can take the pump lid off and fill the pot with a bucket of water. Quickly secure the lid and start the pump motor up. Be sure to release the air in the filter through the pressure release valve. Clean out the strainer basket and skimmer basket. You may have a dirty or clogged filter, a blocked return line, or a valve that is shut off or partially shut. The pump's impeller might be clogged with debris. Turn off the pump and the main breaker box to the pump. Remove the pump basket and check the impeller by sticking your fingers into the suction hole found in the pump strainer housing. If the seal is broken it needs to be replaced. Keep the water level between 1/3 - 1/2 up from the bottom of the skimmer. Clogged suction line. Here's are good links to troubleshoot leaks: Water Emptying Out Of My Pool Through Sewer Drain At All Settings... My Pool Sand Filter Has Low Pressure..Low Psi & Multiport Valve Is Leaking.. And clogged skimmer suction lines: How Do I Fix Low Skimmer Suction? The info. above and the above links will give you more than enough for your troubleshooting. If you need more, you can always contact me again. You post will be "Pool Pump Won't Circulate Water..No Prime" and can be found on the pool Q&A section under the "Pool Pump Problems" category. Swimming Pool Questions and Answers Hope this helps and have a fun and safe Summer. Robert |
