How do I prime my pump?

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open bookTo prime your swimming pool pump.

  • Get a bucket and fill it with with pool water.
  • Take the lid off the pump basket.
  • Pour water in the basket.
  • As the water rises it should drain down the pipes feeding the pump.
  • It may take quite a lot of water.
  • When the basket area is full put the lid back on securely.
  • Turn on the pump with just the bottom drain open to the inlet of the pump.
  • You may need to do this several times.
  • once water is flowing turn on each inlet tap, giving time to settle.
  • One poorly designed pools, you may need to turn the taps slowly, so as to not introduce too much air at once.
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