my Swimming Pool filter pump wont pump what do i need to do to get it to pump again?

Question

haywood norditrack

Answer 1

Sounds like you most likely lost the prime. You don't give any indication as to what type of pool this is and how far away the pump is from the pool or difference in grade, so I can only give a basic answer. Fill up the pump volute ( front section with the basket) with water, check the pump lid gasket or O ring for damage and re seat the lid.While you're at it, many pumps have a small drain plug located at the bottom front. Make sure it's snug, they sometimes vibrate loose and will stop your pump from priming. Turn it on and wait for a minute or so. If this is an Above ground pool, it'll likely, slowly, get the prime back. If it's an inground, you may have to do this a few times and if there's a suction shut off valve, close it, when you turn off the pump and open the lid to add water. Turn on the pump THEN turn on that valve. Again, it may take several tries, depending on grade and length of run between pump and pool.
One other thing., your filter is clean isn't it? If not, the back pressure could cause a pump not to regain it's prime.
There's some other possible causes, like debris in the impellor or a bad shaft seal, but that's best left to a pool pro to deal with.

Answer 2

Try rinsing the filter under clean running water. A little antibacterial dish soap can help if that alone does not. Hope that helps ~A~

Answer 3

Get someone who specialize in swimming pools to fix it or buy a new filter

Answer 4

sometimes the pump is dry and yuou need to prime it with water to get the pump enough pressure to move the water

Answer 5

Clean out the filter and the intake and outflow hoses.