Pretty sure this is why the main pump isnt sending out water to the booster. Also, I did already close the features return.
Yesterday when I cleaned the main pump filter, I found two methods for priming the pump. I tried the first one (involving turning the multiport to recirculate). That did not work, then I tried the second version.
#1.
Turn pump off
Set multiport to recirculate
Fill filter basket with water & close
Turn pump back on
#2
Turn off pump
Keep multiport on filter
Turn off main valve and one skimmer valve (I have a main valve and two skimmer valves)
Fill filter basket with water & close
Turn pump on
Open air relief valve, when water comes out close air relief valve
Slowly open main valve and second skimmer
#1 didnt work. #2 allowed me to have the pump filter basket mostly full and moving water, but water never came out of the air relief valve.
Which method should I do, or something different to try and prime the main pump correctly? Also, I have a water spigot connected after the pump (should I be putting water in there?) By the way, the multiport valve is set to Filter now. I moved it over when I started trying #2. Also, Im pretty sure there is no water in the filter at this moment.
Thanks everyone for so much help!