Pump restart

[AZAA]

I have read that the pump filter basket must be primed before restarting, but the added water just runs thru it as it does when the lid is first removed.
I have a pressure relief valve atop my filter housing that I open when I restart the pump until it spits water.
Does this valve eliminate the need to prime the pump? I don't want the pump working any harder than it needs to.

 

[mknauss]

I never add water to the pump basket after cleaning it. As it does with yours, it runs out the suction line.

I have no issues with my pump. As you, I open the air bleed valve on the filter until water shoots out.

 

[AZAA]

Wow, that was quick! Thanks.