sunshine88 Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hi there! I just tried to start running the pump to clean the pool and the pump does sound like it's running, but no water is coming through. It did take a while for the pump to start to begin with. Does this mean I need a new pump? Should I call someone to come look at it? I opened the pool last year with no problems, but now am unsure. The pump does appear very old (I know it is at least 7 years minimum.) Maybe it's just time for a new one. http://picasaweb.google.com/nepagirl2006/S...key=Ei-3Y-PVC7U Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0TC Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 There are a couple things you can try yourself before spending $$ for someone else to come in - any chance of posting some more pics which include the whole system/ valves - I might see something that would help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine88 Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I uploaded a couple more pics. Hopefully they will help, not sure if you just wanted the pump or not. I tried turning the white valve all 3 ways, but nothing, and I didn't want to burn up the motor. Thanks for your help I really appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlgasman Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Make sure that your impeller isn't clogged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddro61 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 your impeller has probably broken off. You just need to put a new impeller in the pump. Not a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pathfinder Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Put your garden hose down your skimmer line and plug a rag around it. turn on the hose and wait till there is water coming into your pump. Then have someone unplug the hose at the same time you turn the pump on this should get rid of the airlock you probably have in your line. If there is no suction at all when you turn the pump on then get it serviced. Ps make sure your 3 way is set to skimmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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