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"The filter is not in the suction side, do that is not the problem. I do not recall. ... Have you filled the pump basket with water and then quickly put the lid on and started the pump? In my experience it is rare for a pump to not be able too prime ... and you have a powerful pump. Once...

'Hi, Nate, The thing to remember is if the suction side of your system allows ABSOLUTELY no air in, it is almost impossible for the pump NOT to prime. Did you check the drain plug(s) at the bottom of the strainer basket? It sure sounds like your connections are well done (although Teflon is...

"My bet is you have a suction side air leak. Look around the new connections you made. Is the pool water high enough in the skimmer so no air is sucked in? Are the drain plugs on the new pump installed and snugged up with teflon? _________________ Dave S. Site Owner TFTestkits owner...

Filter is old Tagelus also w/ new multi-port valve assembly from neck up. The valve has these positions: Filter, Rinse, Backwash, Recirc, Closed, Waste, (& Winterize). Is one of these a way of bleeding air to help prime the pump? I currently have it set on Filter.

I just installed a new Hayward EcoStar pump and re-plumbed all my connections to the filter, waste, inflow, & outflow. However, I cannot successfully get it to prime. I filled my outflow pipe w/ water & reconnected before priming. I have filled & filled & filled my inflow side (via pump...