Priming Pool Pump

[Jeremy Portwine]

Hello!

I just opened my new pool for the first time last week. Everytime I turn off the pump and turn it back on it takes about a half an hour to get back the proper flow of water. I have tried filling the area with the basket up with water but it just sucks it through.

Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks!

 

[sargent]

You probably have a suction side air leak. Read this article.
http://www.troublefreepool.com/content/151-suction-side-air-leaks

 

[Jeremy Portwine]

5. The pool water level.

Pump running, visually inspect the skimmer to make sure absolutely no air is "whirlpooled" down into the skimmer. That's a fairly common cause and an easy fix....add more water to the pool and make sure that the weir (flapper) door operates correctly.

I have noticed this!

Thanks!