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  1. rileypool

    Troubleshooting my Pump

    What are the reasons a pump will not prime and suck water through? Mine is stuck. The pump is brand new. We replaced it after the old one got fried. If the new pump is installed and wont fill with water, what can I do to get things cleared and/or the pump suction going again? Thanks in advance.
  2. rileypool

    Brand new Whisperflo pump won't start, just hums

    I'm a bit discouraged. My Pentair Whisperflo WFE-8 2HP 208-230V was just put in by an electrician when the old one had burnt out. The old one ran for approximately 15 years with no problems. One day it stopped pumping and simply madde a buzzing sound or a stuck sound, anyway, it stopped...
  3. rileypool

    Pump psi drops when vacuum (or Hayward) attached

    Hi there. I'm new here, had my in-ground pool only 9 months, and would really appreciate some input. I don't know the gallons but it's about 30ft long with a deep end of say 7-8ft. Sorry I'm not being exact. Anyway: when the pump is running with a clean filter (DE) the psi is 8. When I run...