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    No suction- plumbing leak? Filter deep cleaning?

    We found the check valve FILLED with leaves and two small pebbles! My husband removed the valve since we got the self priming pump. We still couldn't get the pump to prime by itself and had to force water from a hose in the skimmer towards the pump. Even then it didn't work immediately and it...
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    No suction- plumbing leak? Filter deep cleaning?

    My husband said the valve did have debris in it, but since we got the self priming pump, went ahead and removed the check valve all together. Pump is brand new, so seal/o ring shouldn't be the issue. We have framed the deck around where the pump and filter were, so that's not an option any...
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    No suction- plumbing leak? Filter deep cleaning?

    Well like many starting out here, I have been a lurker for 2 years and we could not have set up, built and kept our pool clean without this forum. It is awesome beyond words! I have now come to a point that I want to ask some questions...I think I know the answer to, but want to verify to maybe...