Make sure to attach the hose when the pump is off and once it’s on and plugged in to twist the top black piece to let air out and prime the pump. Once water starts spraying out you can close it.
Hi!!! I just got a new house and I’m going to open my pool for the first time this week!! I mistakenly didn’t schedule an opening, and everywhere around here is booked until late June!! :(. So I guess I will have to open my pool myself!! I am trying to learn everything from youtube!! But super nervous!! Thanks for the video!! It helped me a lot!! One question…do u need to shut off the pump before u can move it to skimmer (instead of main drain). I saw in another video, they said u should only turn any handles only when pump is off? Thanks!!!! Also, If u can do a video on starting ur filtration system (like how to initially prime ur pump), that would be Super helpful!! Haha
Hello, nope, no need to shut off this pump. I adjust it all the time depending on where I want more suction to be at. I only shut it off to clean the filters . Thanks for the video idea!
Hi John, my pool doesn’t need that right now, but I found this link for you that explains in well. www.gardenguides.com/how_12273881_start-pool-pump-first-time.html Hope this helps, thanks for watching!
Why have a basket in the skimmer if when you vacuum there is no basket. So all the big stuff goes right into the system and could potentially clog the pipe?
Well if you stay on top of cleaning your pool then you are only sucking up a few leaves and dirt, hardly something that could clog the pipes. If your pool is that dirty where that is a concern, hire a professional. Thanks for commenting!
maybe try turning off one side, and see if the skimmer stops sucking water. if it does stop, you know that pipe goes to the skimmer. then take your hand, and grab a marker, and label the pipes accordingly
Make sure to attach the hose when the pump is off and once it’s on and plugged in to twist the top black piece to let air out and prime the pump. Once water starts spraying out you can close it.
How do you VACCUM using the small circle port instead of the skimmer?
Hi!!! I just got a new house and I’m going to open my pool for the first time this week!! I mistakenly didn’t schedule an opening, and everywhere around here is booked until late June!! :(. So I guess I will have to open my pool myself!! I am trying to learn everything from youtube!! But super nervous!!
Thanks for the video!! It helped me a lot!! One question…do u need to shut off the pump before u can move it to skimmer (instead of main drain). I saw in another video, they said u should only turn any handles only when pump is off? Thanks!!!!
Also, If u can do a video on starting ur filtration system (like how to initially prime ur pump), that would be Super helpful!! Haha
Hello, nope, no need to shut off this pump. I adjust it all the time depending on where I want more suction to be at. I only shut it off to clean the filters . Thanks for the video idea!
one way to avoid not being able to use your pool because everyone is booked, is to not close your pool.
Also how do you start your pool filter can you make a video on it?
Hi John, my pool doesn’t need that right now, but I found this link for you that explains in well.
www.gardenguides.com/how_12273881_start-pool-pump-first-time.html
Hope this helps, thanks for watching!
Hey I recently moved into a new house and the pool valves aren’t labeled they look similar to yours but is there anyway I can find out which is which?
Hi John, check below at the thread with Brooke, have some great suggestions there, thanks for watching!
Why have a basket in the skimmer if when you vacuum there is no basket. So all the big stuff goes right into the system and could potentially clog the pipe?
Well if you stay on top of cleaning your pool then you are only sucking up a few leaves and dirt, hardly something that could clog the pipes. If your pool is that dirty where that is a concern, hire a professional. Thanks for commenting!
it’s not that hard to keep your pool clean
Hi, my skimmer valve looks like yours but is not marked. How do I know which side is full skimmer?
Hello, All the ones I’ve seen look like mine. It doesn’t mean that it can’t be different, but all have looked like mine. Thanks for watching!
maybe try turning off one side, and see if the skimmer stops sucking water. if it does stop, you know that pipe goes to the skimmer. then take your hand, and grab a marker, and label the pipes accordingly
@@cwstewartjr1973 thanks that's what did so all good now.
Great suggestion!
Why don’t you show us how to turn on the pump to vacuum. Not just installing the vacuum and the hoses. We need to know how to turn on.