How to Prime a Pool Pump
Priming fills the pump with water so it can move flow.
Steps
- Turn off pump
- Open pump lid
- Fill pump with water
- Close lid hand-tight
- Open air relief on filter
- Turn on pump
- Close air relief when water shoots out
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