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Priming Swimming Pool Pumps and Filters

It’s important to prime swimming pool pumps and filters, which is a term used to purge the air from the pool water pump, ensuring the filter pump is moving pool water adequately. These simple swimming pool pumps and filters tips can help you ensure your pump is primed.

1. Turn off your pump.

2. Close all valves on the suction side of your swimming pool pump (main drain, skimmer, vacuum lines).

3. Open the strainer lid to the pump, slowly.

4. Look at the strainer basket for debris and clean it out if needed. Also be sure the basket is in good condition.

5. Look at the gasket or O-Ring for the strainer top. Be sure it can create a good seal and is clean.

6. Replace it and fill the strainer with water. You can do this using a bucket or garden hose.

7. Put the strainer lid back on and make sure that it forms a good seal.

8. If there are knobs to tighten, tighten them evenly using only your hands. Do not use a wrench or other tool because it may cause you to over-tighten them, causing distortion or breaking.

9. Turn on the pump.

10. Slowly open one side of the suction valve, only.

11. Wait for the pump to prime and start flowing the water.

12. When the water is flowing, open the other valve on the suction side.

Priming swimming pool pumps and filters is important for proper functioning of your pool. So, be sure you know how to prime your pump and keep the water flowing freely.

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