Little giant pool pump

[jaindesi]

I have the little giant pump that we placed on the stairs of the pool to remove any access water during pool closing. I just noticed that pump hasn't worked entire winter season. Water level is so high under the cover. What's the best way to troubleshoot this little giant pumps once I open the cover?

 

[bmoreswim]

Check out this thread. There is a semi-common airlock issue. I had it long ago but not in eons.

Pool Cover Pump motor frozen - Little Giant APCP-1700

 

[jaindesi]

Thank you @bmoreswim

 

[ajw22]

 

[jaindesi]

Thank you. I got i working yesterday. I just flipped it upside down couple of time and it started working.