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Having trouble priming your pool pump? Follow the steps below to give your pump the best chance of priming properly. Please note: It’s important to read through all the steps before practically carrying out each step in order.

Step 1. Regrease inlet and outlet O-rings. To do this you will need to unscrew the pump to plumbing lock nuts. Once you have the O-rings out, clean them in pool water and grease with pool silicon grease. Once the O-rings are greased fit them back onto plumbing connections and do up the lock nuts. Please note: do not overtighten the lock nuts.

Step 2. Regrease pump lid O-ring. To do this remove the pump lid by unscrewing it from the pump body. Remove the O-ring and clean in pool water. Using pool silicon grease liberally grease up the lid O-ring and place back in the lid or body wherever it came from. Put the pump lid aside for the time being.

Step 3. Remove pump power cord from chlorinator pump socket outlet. Next with power point switch turned off plug pump power cord plug straight into power point.

Step 4. Remove pool suction cleaner and pool skimmer plate. This removes any restriction in water flow from the pool.

Step 5. Check pool water level. Make sure the pool water level is no less than half way up the height of the pool skimmer box. Ideally it’s best to have the pool level up to 3/4 of the skimmer box at all times.

Step 6. Fill pump wet end with water. Fill 2 x 20 litre buckets full of pool water and place in handy position close to the pump. Have the pump lid in close proximity to the pump also. Next with the pump lid removed fill the pump body with water. Once this is done quickly screw on the pump lid firmly and turn the power on at the switch. Pump will start.

Step 7. Important. Do not let the pump run for more than 15-25 seconds if water is not being drawn into the pump after completing step 6. If this is the case turn the pump power supply switch off. It may take repeating step 6, 2-3 times before the pump starts priming itself / sucking water through on its own. If the pump is not priming after 15-25 seconds switch pump off at the power point, unscrew pump lid and repeat step 6.

Outcome: The pump should have primed or started to prime after repeating step 6, 1-3 times. If it hasn’t primed itself or started to its highly likely that your pool pump requires servicing or reconditioning. If this is the case simply bring your pump into us, contact us through our website, or give us a call on 07 30677956.

 

 

Why is my pump not priming, or losing prime, when the pump has been turned off for some time?

There are many reasons why your pump is not priming or is losing prime after the pump has been switched off. These reasons and solutions are listed below.

  1. Pool pumps require periodic Servicing every 3-5 years. Pool pumps require servicing every 3-5 years. Over an operating period of 3-5 years from new or after a pump has been serviced its performance will drop. This is largely due to wearing of pumps internal components e.g. O-rings, seals, electrical components, bearings, impeller, diffuser etc. Pool filtration pumps, just like your car, need servicing every 3 – 5 years maximum for domestic pools. In some cases pumps require servicing earlier if it runs dry for a period, pool level drops below ¼ height of skimmer box, pump is ran for more than 8 hours a day consistently, pool skimmer baskets are not cleared when full. Commercial pool pumps often require servicing every 12 months to ensure reliable operation. It can also be environmental factors that contribute to the premature failure of your pool pump making it require servicing earlier than 3-5 years. These factors include flooding, power outages, irregular power supply, lightning strikes, storms, prolonged exposure to the sun.

Solution: Have your pump repaired or reconditioned. Our business Aquamech Services offers Pool pump repairs and reconditioning with 12 months full warranty. We also send reconditioned pumps on an exchange basis to customers throughout Australia. Contact us though our website or by calling us on 07 30677956. We are conveniently located at 15 Pound Street, Dutton Park, QLD, 4102. We are open 8am-5pm Monday through Friday. If you’re located in Brisbane, bring your pump in anytime – no need to book. If you further afield to Brisbane the cheapest and fastest way to get your pump to us is via Australia Post. Box the pump up and leave a note with your contact details, and brief description of the issues, in the box with the pump.  Use as much stuffing as possible to prevent breaking the pump if the box is dropped.

  1. Pool filtration equipment is wearing and requires Servicing or Replacing. Over time pool equipment e.g. pool filters, valves and plumbing connections wear out. This allows air to be introduced to the filtration system resulting in the pool pump losing prime when the system is turned off, preventing the pump from fully priming during normal operation, or sending bubbles back into your pool during normal operation.

Solution: Aquamech Services offers onsite pool equipment inspections and repairs. Repairs are normally far more cost effective, and our preferred option, as it saves customers money and lasts many years. In some instances pool equipment will need to be replaced. However this is to be determined on a case by case basis. We supply and install good quality pool equipment based on Luke’s 13 years of pool industry repair experience. Contact us through our website or give us a call on 07 30677956.