- Mar 21, 2018
- 70
- Pool Size
- 13000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
I can get it to prime sometimes but it takes forever and I have to manually 'assist' by blocking jets and giving resistance at the pool intake vacuum port by covering partially with my hand. I have put silicone grease on all o-rings and fittings. When I prime the pump by filling the basket the water never fills it seems to just flow to the pool unrestricted. When pump starts it sucks the basket dry and won't pull water beyond that. Sand filter no bleeder valve. Pics of setup were too large. Will downsize and attach. It has always been hard to prime but usually once I get it the first time it clears air in the lines and gets easier. Pool was uncovered and full of leaves. I netted most leaves out but still lots of other organics. Was vacuuming through filter, but was having to backwash often. Tried vacuuming to waste but was loosing prime. Is my waste hose too short? I am at wits end with this any assistance is greatly appreciated. This forum was great a few years ago with helping me figure out chemistry, but I can't get that right without the pump working.