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    Pool filter loses prime when shut off

    I meant to mention to 4jawchuck in my last post that you mentioning that the pump should self prime without as much trouble as I was having led me to look at the pump more closely and sure enough when I replaced the pump seal the old on came out in 2 pieces on the impeller side. I think that may...
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    Pool filter loses prime when shut off

    Leak is fixed! After running the pump for several days constantly I was able to determine that the ground around all the pool equipment was completely dry so I figured there was no external leak. I tried moving the jandy valve to shut off the pool cleaner and draw water only from the skimmer...
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    Pool filter loses prime when shut off

    The cleaner is actually a Hayward Navigator, the thing next to the skimmer is called a "frog log". Its allows small critters that fall into the pool to get themselves out. It actually works great, I have not had a dead animal in the pool for a few years now, I have had alot of dead lizards and...
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    Pool filter loses prime when shut off

    Pool water level is normal, pool has a auto filler like a toilet bowl float. Skimmer Weir operates freely. When the system is primed and running there is no air in system, even from the air bleed valve as long as the system stays running. When I shut it off I can immediately hear water draining...
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    Pool filter loses prime when shut off

    I have a 14 year old pool with a hayward super pump and a triton tr-60 sand filter. Pump was new last year with new attachments (impeller etc.) up to the basket housing. I run the filter about 10 hours at night on a timer. I noticed a few weeks ago that the pump was running dry. I do not know...
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