Turn the Multiport Valve to Recirculate. This will direct the water into the filter head, and then right back out to the pool.Remove Pool Plugs. … Fill The Pump With Water. … Turn the Pump On.
How do you prime a pool pump for the first time?
- Turn off the pump. …
- Switch to recirculate. …
- Release air. …
- Clean out the pump basket. …
- Fill the pump basket. …
- Once the pump basket is filled and tightened, make sure the air release valve is open and turn the power to the pump on.
- Check the water flow to your pump.
Are pool pumps self priming?
Many pool pumps nowadays are self-priming, meaning that they can automatically generate water flow after turning on, even if there are significant amounts of air in the system. Some pumps require you to manually prime your pump before turning it on.
