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How To Troubleshoot A Pool Pump That Is Not Fully Priming

In this Pool Care Basics, we walk through the process of troubleshooting why a pool pump is not fully priming.

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2 thoughts on “How To Troubleshoot A Pool Pump That Is Not Fully Priming”

Frances says:

June 10, 2023 at 4:54 PM

Thank you for your video. I would not have thought to lubricant my o ring. I did that and had not problem priming the pump. Now my pool is circulating and I am happy 😉

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1. Matthew Simmons says:
  
  June 14, 2023 at 4:56 PM
  
  Awesome! Glad we could help.
  
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