bkwa1959 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I have a saltwater pool and I just changed the motor, I have everything hooked up right ,no leaks or crazy noises,but I can’t get the pump to pump water from the pool.I filled the primed the pump and still no luck, I even took the lid off the pump and turn the pump switch on and it pulled water from the pump toward the filter.I then filled the pump again and still no luck,does anyone have an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I would join the troublefreepool forum their methods of maintain pools has saved my but a few times. https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I know this is dumb but does the motor turn and is it rotating the right way? JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I've assigned this question to Carl who can fix most things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 did you put the propeller on the new motor all the valves are open and the filter valve is set right been a long time since i had a pool but try backwash first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkwa1959 Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 I went online and I was able to get the pump to working,I was not priming the pump the correct way.You have to close off the main drain and half way close the skimmer drain to move water to the pump.This is what I love about this forum,everyone is always willing to help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Sorry I missed this thread. Was pretty busy yesterday. Glad the OP got it running. Pools are nice but a lot of work. Biggest time saver to date was the purchase of a robotic cleaner and trashing the Polaris. Should have done it years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Not sure what your problem is, but when you get it fixed, invite me over for a swim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 27, 2019 Moderators Share Posted June 27, 2019 On 6/22/2019 at 4:02 PM, Tarheel said: I've assigned this question to Carl who can fix most things. But he misunderstood what the wife asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 On 6/22/2019 at 5:02 PM, Tarheel said: I've assigned this question to Carl who can fix most things. Yeah, but he's liable to get those Martini arms around the motor and start shaking it, (should we tell him that it's not shaking the motor that makes it work but turning the impeller??) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, Coytee said: Yeah, but he's liable to get those Martini arms around the motor and start shaking it, (should we tell him that it's not shaking the motor that makes it work but turning the impeller??) Normally I use a hammer on just about everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 There's what's his name getting hammered again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 OK gang, I'll give you all a little repair advice free of charge. This method will fix virtually any problem you're liable to come across. Chuck, pay close attention. You'll really impress your LF with your new mechanical prowess. If something moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape. If something doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 27, 2019 Moderators Share Posted June 27, 2019 Need to remember that, I always thought a good thump seemed to work on most things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 On 6/22/2019 at 10:19 PM, BigStewMan said: man, his slushies have had a lasting effect on you Chuck. (says the man that has never had one). === it’s more than slushies BSM. I’ve suggested more than once they get a room — 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 5 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: If something moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape. If something doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. Honestly Carl, the last thing we want to hear about are your kinky bedroom methods. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I've always felt vice-grips were the cure-all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 27, 2019 Moderators Share Posted June 27, 2019 35 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: Honestly Carl, the last thing we want to hear about are your kinky bedroom methods. 29 minutes ago, Coytee said: I've always felt vice-grips were the cure-all And we thought Carl was kinky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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