Can't get pressure in the pool filter.?

Question

I can't get any pressure thru the skimmer to vacuum the pool. I've put the garden hose in trying to get some water to pull thru but can't get the pressure to fill the filter up....any sugestions???

Answer 1

sounds like debri of some kind in diaphram.

Answer 2

Check in the skimmer below the basket, with pump off remove any trash. Make sure there is no air in the lines, the pump can only move water, not air. What type pool might this be in ground or above ground?

Answer 3

sounds like air in the line...a device called a drain jet that blows up like a balloon on the end of your water hose can be used two ways:

1)goin FROM pump to skimmer to clear out line

2)going from skimmer TO pump to fill the plumbing with water so pump can catch prime

you can buy one at a local hardware store

Answer 4

try flushng the lines, make sure there is no air caught..yoiu can tell cos the pump will make wierd noises.

Make sure there is no c**p hanging about the skimmer.Check the pump motor, it may be burning out

sounds like the first or third in your case.