How to PRIME a Swimming Pool Pump

How to PRIME a Swimming Pool Pump | Very Informative!

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In this video, we show you how to prime your swimming pool pump. Mark demonstrates an in-depth walkthrough of the different scenarios that can occur in the field.
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Video Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:29 - Why prime your pump
01:35 - Basic examination
02:38 - How to prime your pump (standard scenario)
04:43 - How to prime your pump (height/distance scenario)
10:04 - Very important note
Music: Zach Scholz

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@glennkphotog 3 жыл бұрын

A superb video. I've owned a pool for 30+ years and have never seen instructions, this clear, on how to prime the pump. The straw analogies are excellent. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and tricks of the trade!

@ffun1042 2 жыл бұрын

For years I struggled with my prime. By accident I changed my filter to waste and it primed right away. This works!!

@moodybugg-2098 Жыл бұрын

Agree100%!!! I love the step by step. He understands that's he is dealing with a bunch of dumbasses!!! Speaking of myself!! Lol

@JMmodernJJ Ай бұрын

Thanks! I tried priming mine all day. Watched this video and now it's running great. Thanks!!

@zachhardy7767 3 жыл бұрын

We have owned our pool for five years and never had any problem priming our pump… until today. This video worked PERFECTLY! Thank you!

@garyliberty2285 2 жыл бұрын

Only video I saw today that told me to turn OFF ALL the valves and fill it. Worked like a charm. My man.

@EasyRiderUSMC 2 жыл бұрын

I've been a pool owner with help for 5yrs. This year I'm on my own with it. There are so many things I don't know or have been doing wrong. Priming the pump is just one. Thank you for this and the other videos you make. So helpful and information detailed. Thank you so much!.. And I've got my bases covered. Liked. Commented. SUBSCRIBED! 👍🏼🇺🇲

@YRREBLRAK 2 ай бұрын

As a first time pool owner you have been a godsend! Thanks!

@paulbend9991 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mark. I was at the end of my tether trying to prime a new pump I fitted today that is higher than the pool. Your gently, gently approach with the skimmer valve worked a treat. Cheers.

@d.e.garrett4391 Жыл бұрын

CLEAR CONCISE EASY TO FOLLOW. Most intelligent instructions I've seen for priming the pump.

@EB-dw9ch 2 жыл бұрын

Just piling on here, but your videos are outstanding! I have an elevated pump with a 50ft run and was completely stumped. The technique you use to prime a little bit at a time using the suction side valve literally saved the day for me. Thank you!!

@warped-sliderule Жыл бұрын

New to pools, pump wasn't priming, put new seal kit in, still not priming. This video provided the knowledge needed to understand how to properly prime the system. Very well done systematic description. Bravo!!!

@justinfeng1687 2 жыл бұрын

The best tutorial on how to fix the prime problem so far, no other videos explained how to turn each of the valve on which I found super important and helpful, and it is precisely what the problem is for my pump.

@andreaelwood9144 3 жыл бұрын

You are my hero!! I have been stumped for hours and this video resolved my issue!! Thank you so much for such a detailed explanation!

@dereks5792 2 жыл бұрын

Following complete pool drain down and empty, this methodology took 5 mins to get the whole system working again. Thank you very much; I subscribe 🙂

@chrismartin9877 2 жыл бұрын

You were a great teacher. There are other videos on here that don’t explain enough. I am very much a green horn. You explained it wonderfully and my pool is running today! Thank you!!

@RezaMoghtader 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video on KZfaq on priming a pool pump

@atripp3373 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful! I wish you could explain everything that I may ever need help with - straightforward without any fluff. Excellent!

@nolongerhuman13 Жыл бұрын

One of the BEST videos I’ve seen to date!! You saved me an EASY THOUSAND bucks from a “numb-nut know it all” who KNEW how to prime the pump on my new pool. This EXACT pump. He did NOT know. In fact he did everything wrong and I saw the water boiling and kicked his arse out and then found your video. He has a pool too. And it worked. Lord only knows how but he won’t be touching my pool again! Thanks again!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@emilcioran8873 9 ай бұрын

This video should be a benchmark for all videos made and uploaded on KZfaq. Job well done Hallmark Pool Aupplies.

@damion2449 Жыл бұрын

The most informative video on how to prime a pool. You explained everything very well! I appreciate the time you took to make this video. Thanks!

@staceyjamesband5778 3 жыл бұрын

Having a party this Saturday....couldn't get my hayward primed correctly today...im a newby so you just saved the day man!!!! Thanks!!!

@Taylor-kd6lr 19 күн бұрын

This video is pure gold. I accidentally stumbled upon yours, and it finally solved my priming problem. No other videos I’ve seen are as good as yours sir. Thankyou very much for your valuable advice!!

@haithamsitto 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best informational videos, we just built our 18ft x 50ft inground pool and information out there is very lacking. Your videos are very helpful to say the least

@roberthunt6494 Жыл бұрын

Wow..... I've watched 6-8 youtube videos about this subject and none were even close to the caliber of information and delivery. Thanks so much!! A+++++

@mz242 Жыл бұрын

Only video with proper complete instruction. Excellent and thanks for sharing.

@CerealDust-nStuff 2 жыл бұрын

One tip I would add is to first fill the drain line up with water from your hose, then close the line. Same with the skimmer line. A lot of air in those lines, especially at season start-up.

@ajayd4172 10 ай бұрын

You did it again! Geez, as a new pool owner, I could not for the life of me, get my pump primed. This video was exactly what I needed. Your key valve replacement and this video are life savers. Thank you!

@weschristensen9128 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Mark!! I am new to pool ownership and you have taught me more than my pool company! Thanks!!

@briand.5321 Жыл бұрын

You sir are a gift from god, first time owner here and I did what you said except I was opening the skimmer all the way instead of little by little how you suggested. Thanks for the tips! Thumbs up and sub

@justinbanksltd Ай бұрын

Thanks! I had a slow priming pump, like 10 mins slow, and opening each valve slowly from closed was EVERYTHING!!!

@trumpzilla4193 Ай бұрын

Excellent....5 Year Pool Owner and you presented details that others have not and this is extremely helpful! Winderdome Resort

@charlesherrold2700 2 жыл бұрын

Mark, great job explaining! I have learned a lot watching your videos

@millier1917 3 жыл бұрын

Best explanation from all videos related! highly educational and informative :) Thank you Sir

@justorodriguez6352 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, your instructions worked fine, and now everything is running great!

@Elyyfz450 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍, I'm new to this subject and totally lost trying to understand but your explanation went above and beyond. Thanks again.

@yvonnelucero2462 Жыл бұрын

Mark, Out of the godzillion videos I've watched, yours are the best of all the rest. I trust your advice and you know all the ins and outs of the trade and thank you for making so many videos!! I don't know what I would had done without you. I joined your Patreon service. Thx Yvanna Lucero

@stephanoskritikos8028 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, so much. No one Explains better than you, Saved my day thanks a million.

@Broncs78 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you for posting .

@JA-SF2TX 2 жыл бұрын

This helped me so much... Thank you for your time, knowledge and content. 💯

@anthonymotola4263 Жыл бұрын

Another great video ! I no longer need to search for various videos to figure out what I need to do, now I can just go here and save time. Thanks !

@styilmaz1980 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is a life saver. Best videos for pool/spa owners. Wish he was local.

@JJayJ Жыл бұрын

The best pump prime video ever! I wish I had this video years ago as I have just been winging it the whole time.

@OpheliaFantasy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I couldn't find the solution to the problem we were having until you came along! all the best! :)

@33818ual 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for telling me to shut off pump, then close skimmer valve and drain valve, then open to clean basket help save suction. Works great to help save prime, never knew this.Your the BEST!!!

@ceecampbell537 Жыл бұрын

Wow…thanks for such a clear and comprehensive tutorial. That was excellent.

@DIYinCA 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video and a very talented teacher. Wish I had a math teacher this good growing up 😕😁

@PUBLICIDADECOS 2 жыл бұрын

The best explanation I have found on the subject...!!Thanks, and greetings from Mexico!!

@zuul7 2 жыл бұрын

thank you, that is by far best instruction video how to prime a pool pump that I've found on the internet.

@blackhorse2947 3 жыл бұрын

This is why I save all your videos……. Thank you from Oklahoma

@tomd7656 10 ай бұрын

Been trying to prime for hours! Followed this video and worked first time!!! ❤❤❤

@jackchambers2126 Ай бұрын

you know your stuff. I will sign up and call you instead of dealing with my local company. Thanks

@user-rk6jn6hl8q 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Mark We just talked to you at the store a little while ago and you told us to watch the video very informative awesome everybody needs to watch these!! Thank you so much!!

@jenniferwalker3825 Ай бұрын

best video I have seen for troubleshooting a pump no priming. Thank you SO much.

@donbrownist Ай бұрын

Great, informative video. I never shut off my pump except to change filters. Now I know to close valves to hold suction pipes full so that I can easily start up again.

@rodneyhooverCFI Ай бұрын

Great info, thank you!

@mtnr11 Жыл бұрын

these videos are the best! thank you.

@pennywilken6833 Жыл бұрын

It worked! Thank you!

@peterhill8220 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video Mark,thank you.Being a novice this is invaluable......UK.

@jordangvc5008 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you!

@michaelhedrick1403 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very informative and step by step on how to prime my pump. So much better then the other videos! Thank you again!

@carlopietrovito6453 Жыл бұрын

So informative! Thank you Mark👏🏻

@thomasjoseph3028 Жыл бұрын

Well explained....Thank you

@geniegenie2453 Жыл бұрын

Very clear. Thanks.

@S1PP1NnTR1PP1N 28 күн бұрын

This video is amazing, thank you so much for explaining everything in detail and multiple issues/fixes when priming!

@davegardon 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Explanations, people need this, thank you

@steinz1997 3 ай бұрын

Well done Mark! Thank you so much for the videos. They are so helpful!

@rg7968 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing explanation. Thank you sir!

@DavidMosby 2 жыл бұрын

Great video that I really needed! Thanks!

@brianehlers2929 2 жыл бұрын

This video out of the 5 I watched was the only one that showed me what to do because the pump wouldnt prime for anything. Also gave me a tip I never knew with my pump sitting higher than the pool I apparently need to shut off the lines before removing the pump basket lid. I've always had to re prime in the past. Thanks so much!

@sm1tty031 Жыл бұрын

I have a Jandy check valve in front of the main pump...my pool sits about 20 feet below my pool equipment....and a 75 foot draw.

@olivertydman1416 11 ай бұрын

I LOVE YOU !!!!! Thank you so so much!!! I have been looking for this video forever !!!!

@EM1473 26 күн бұрын

Great video! Wish I would have seen this video when it first came out, I have had trouble priming my pump every year since I’ve decided to open my pool myself. You have a new subscriber!

@gorolliego Жыл бұрын

Superb! The best explanation about priming!

@txjl2 2 жыл бұрын

Superb crystal clear wisdom and guidance. As a new pool owner, I quickly was able to diagnose & narrow down the problem skimmer. Thank you sir!

@rg7968 3 ай бұрын

Watching this 1 yr later for a refresher after I tried and failed… all good thanks to you !!! Kids excited they will have the hot tub for Easter :)

@ArturStencel 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Mark for another great video

@lordpyramid6847 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir You make life easy

@evanr2300 3 жыл бұрын

For my life long friend and Brother- In- Arms Gene Webb, 101st Airborne. I remember when the VA told you they had never seen anyone with as much Agent Orange in their body and still be alive. Two Purple Hearts, a Silver Star and Presidential Citation. You've been gone almost five years but I think of you daily. Two tours in Nam. Damn I miss you. RIP Brother.

@outsider6475 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank you!

@kwesiatta4538 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial.

@extramedium3920 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am using a .75 HP pump for an in ground DIY splasher pool. I though I would have to locate the pump inlet below the waterline by placing it in a hole in the ground, but after watching this, it seems that all I really need is a valve and a garden hose for priming.

@billallert9963 Жыл бұрын

So helpful. Thank you very much.

@sm1tty031 Жыл бұрын

I spent a half hour attempting and re-attempting to prime the pump. After watching this video I did exactly as you said and it worked immediately. I have 2 skimmer lines and a drain line so I worked with 1 skimmer - primed twice with water and slowly engaged the valve and sure enough it worked. then engaged the second skimmer and instantly lost prime...re-primed and then opened skimmer one till it was flowing then slowly slowly engaged skimmer 2 and sure enough it too was primed...then the drain this time really slowly. that took all of 10 minutes. great great video! I just cancelled a service call! I did clean and relube the o-rings, they were dry.

@paulj2383 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Good explanation.

@danielskinner6372 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video

@mauriciorocha2459 Жыл бұрын

This was super helpful!!! Thanks

@natbah9162 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. It helped tremendously

@samuellewis5318 Жыл бұрын

This was amazing! Thank you so much!

@totallyscrewed1326 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@elboridom 3 жыл бұрын

Very instructive and easy to do it explained video. Thanks

@markghose6875 Ай бұрын

Excellent video.

@ct8606 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this easy.

@nikkijones4716 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! After battling to prime a new pump (new pool) we came across this video. Absolutely nailed it, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, you saved us a massive headache 😊😊😊