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Pool Opening 2016 - Installing The Pumps

1,262 views · Published 13 May 2016 · 14:47 · Indexed 12 November 2026

Channel: jaykay18 · 2016 · Howto & Style

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Originally recorded May 9, 2016.

First step in getting the pumps hooked up is to remove the tape put over the pipes for winterization.  It's just duct tape so it peels right off.  However, when you remove the tape from certain union joints, the o-ring may come with it.  If it does, peel it off the tape and put it back.

The chlorinator plug uses a rubber gasket.  Although the plug has a hex head on it and you can use a wrench, NEVER use a wrench.  You will apply too much torque and crack and break either the plug, the chlorinator, or both.  Use a penny to turn the plug.

The pressure gauge and sight glass screw into place, and the plug needs to be installed in the bottom of the filter.

Then really it's just a matter of muscling the pumps into place and connecting the unions.  Fill the pump basket with water and let it run for a while, which will actually "backfill" the drain pipe.  This will aid in catching prime for the pump later.

I had noticed that the o-ring on the pump was split after many years.  This o-ring is EXTREMELY important.  Any of even the tiniest of leaks in it you will not see because it's on the suction line.  You will not hear the leaks that way either.  The pump took an inordinate amount of time to catch prime, but did.  I also had a lot of air in the pump basket that kept entering.  It's amazing that 3 different pool guys, plus the pool store couldn't tell me the o-ring was the problem, and I had to figure it out myself.  Cost to fix:  79 cents.  Bring the o-ring with you to the hardware store, and have fun matching it up.

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