Turning on your pool filter involves several steps, primarily focusing on priming the pump to ensure water circulation. Here's how to do it, based on the provided reference:
Steps to Turn On Your Pool Filter
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Priming the Pump: The key to turning on your pool filter is to ensure the pump is properly primed. This involves removing any air pockets that might be present in the system. This process will ensure that water is moving back to the pool. If you don't see the water moving back into the pool, there might have been an error in the hose and you might have to redo the step.
- Purpose: Priming the pump prevents damage and allows the pump to effectively draw water from the pool and send it through the filter.
- How: According to the reference material, it is important to watch for air bubbles. If you notice an air pocket, this can disrupt the flow. Ensure water is moving back into the pool to ensure the pump is properly primed. If you do not see water moving back, check the hoses as there may be a fault.
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Observe for Proper Water Flow: Once the pump is running, watch for the water to be flowing back into the pool. If you do not see water flowing back to the pool, this could be because of a faulty hose and you may need to redo the priming step.
Troubleshooting
- Air Pockets: As shown in the reference, air pockets can build up in the system. If this occurs and you are not seeing water flowing back to the pool, you need to check the hoses. There might be an error and you need to repeat the step.
