Q&A: Why is My Pool Pump Losing Prime? | Leslie's

There are quite a few reasons why your pool pump loses its prime. From a suction side leak to an obstructed impeller, it may take a bit of detective work to resolve a pump priming issue. But with the right knowledge, you can fix the problem and get your pump back in gear in no time!

Common reasons why a pool pump loses prime:
💧 Suction side leak
💧 Pressure side leak
💧 Low water level
💧 Skimmer weir gate stuck in the up position
💧 Clogged skimmer basket or valve
💧 Damaged valve O-rings or gaskets
💧 Damaged pump lid
💧 Obstructions in the pump strainer basket or impeller

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[timcox]

Make that two for the weir gate! Same thing happened to us. You saved us a lot of money and embarrassment.

[Deedee_Megadoodoo_]

LMAO MA'AM for maybe 2 hours I've been tearing my hair off my head trying to figure out why the pressure kept going away in my pump, as soon as you mentioned the weir gate... THAT'S WHAT IT WAS! you saved me and I feel so dumb for not noticing it was stuck 😂😂 tysm