I bought a pool filter system:
It doesn't come with particularly helpful setup/installation instructions ... so i did my best and put it together. When I turn it on, the motor whirs, but there's no suction (and hence no water flow).
A couple of notes:
1. the pump is ~1 foot below the water line.
2. i didn't prime it at all... as it's really unclear how to do this.
The manual says, under "STARTING THE FILTER":
... it's unclear to me where this valve is. is it the little plastic valve at the bottom of the filter housing?
It also says, under the same section "Prime and start the pump following the manufacturer's instructions" ... this is what that manual says:
So I'm not sure where the valves are that i'm supposed to open. Is anyone familiar enough with this pump to help me out?
(And yes, it's bad to run the pump dry .. it was only for ~30 seconds).
thanks
--tom
Amazon.com : Hayward C2251540LSS Micro StarClear 40 GPM Above-Ground Pool Filter Pump System : Swimming Pool Cartridge Filter Inserts : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : Hayward C2251540LSS Micro StarClear 40 GPM Above-Ground Pool Filter Pump System : Swimming Pool Cartridge Filter Inserts : Garden & Outdoor
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It doesn't come with particularly helpful setup/installation instructions ... so i did my best and put it together. When I turn it on, the motor whirs, but there's no suction (and hence no water flow).
A couple of notes:
1. the pump is ~1 foot below the water line.
2. i didn't prime it at all... as it's really unclear how to do this.
The manual says, under "STARTING THE FILTER":
Be sure the filter drain valve is closed
... it's unclear to me where this valve is. is it the little plastic valve at the bottom of the filter housing?
It also says, under the same section "Prime and start the pump following the manufacturer's instructions" ... this is what that manual says:
Priming Pump:
- Open all valves before starting system.
- Release all air from filter and piping system.
- When water source is higher than the pump, pump will prime itself when suction and outlet valves are opened.
- (etc)
Pump should prime. Priming time will depends on vertical length of suction lift and horizontal length of suction pipe. If pump does not prime within 10 minutes, stop motor and determine cause. Be sure all suction and discharge valves are open when pump is running.
So I'm not sure where the valves are that i'm supposed to open. Is anyone familiar enough with this pump to help me out?
(And yes, it's bad to run the pump dry .. it was only for ~30 seconds).
thanks
--tom