A superb video. I've owned a pool for 30+ years and have never seen instructions, this clear, on how to prime the pump. The straw analogies are excellent. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and tricks of the trade!
One of the BEST videos I’ve seen to date!! You saved me an EASY THOUSAND bucks from a “numb-nut know it all” who KNEW how to prime the pump on my new pool. This EXACT pump. He did NOT know. In fact he did everything wrong and I saw the water boiling and kicked his arse out and then found your video. He has a pool too. And it worked. Lord only knows how but he won’t be touching my pool again! Thanks again!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
New to pools, pump wasn't priming, put new seal kit in, still not priming. This video provided the knowledge needed to understand how to properly prime the system. Very well done systematic description. Bravo!!!
Wow..... I've watched 6-8 youtube videos about this subject and none were even close to the caliber of information and delivery. Thanks so much!! A+++++
You are to absolutely clear, authoritative messaging what the surface of the Sun is to heat. You remind me of the very best and my most favorite instructors throughout my life. Energetic, no ego, real desire to help, intelligence, experience, demonstrative displays, clear information. I'm a pool owner for 45 years, when not in full enjoyment, absolutely pissed about something with the equipment. I can't wait till morning to throw my new knowledge at it.
The best tutorial on how to fix the prime problem so far, no other videos explained how to turn each of the valve on which I found super important and helpful, and it is precisely what the problem is for my pump.
You were a great teacher. There are other videos on here that don’t explain enough. I am very much a green horn. You explained it wonderfully and my pool is running today! Thank you!!
Thank you so much Mark. I was at the end of my tether trying to prime a new pump I fitted today that is higher than the pool. Your gently, gently approach with the skimmer valve worked a treat. Cheers.
I've been a pool owner with help for 5yrs. This year I'm on my own with it. There are so many things I don't know or have been doing wrong. Priming the pump is just one. Thank you for this and the other videos you make. So helpful and information detailed. Thank you so much!.. And I've got my bases covered. Liked. Commented. SUBSCRIBED! 👍🏼🇺🇲
This video is pure gold. I accidentally stumbled upon yours, and it finally solved my priming problem. No other videos I’ve seen are as good as yours sir. Thankyou very much for your valuable advice!!
Thank you Mark We just talked to you at the store a little while ago and you told us to watch the video very informative awesome everybody needs to watch these!! Thank you so much!!
You sir are a gift from god, first time owner here and I did what you said except I was opening the skimmer all the way instead of little by little how you suggested. Thanks for the tips! Thumbs up and sub
You did it again! Geez, as a new pool owner, I could not for the life of me, get my pump primed. This video was exactly what I needed. Your key valve replacement and this video are life savers. Thank you!
Just piling on here, but your videos are outstanding! I have an elevated pump with a 50ft run and was completely stumped. The technique you use to prime a little bit at a time using the suction side valve literally saved the day for me. Thank you!!
Thanks for telling me to shut off pump, then close skimmer valve and drain valve, then open to clean basket help save suction. Works great to help save prime, never knew this.Your the BEST!!!
This worked so well, I was freaking out and then I watched the video and followed the steps and “bang it worked on the first try!!!!! sir you are the Man!
Absolutely the best informational videos, we just built our 18ft x 50ft inground pool and information out there is very lacking. Your videos are very helpful to say the least
Oh my goodness! After battling to prime a new pump (new pool) we came across this video. Absolutely nailed it, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, you saved us a massive headache 😊😊😊
This video out of the 5 I watched was the only one that showed me what to do because the pump wouldnt prime for anything. Also gave me a tip I never knew with my pump sitting higher than the pool I apparently need to shut off the lines before removing the pump basket lid. I've always had to re prime in the past. Thanks so much!
I spent a half hour attempting and re-attempting to prime the pump. After watching this video I did exactly as you said and it worked immediately. I have 2 skimmer lines and a drain line so I worked with 1 skimmer - primed twice with water and slowly engaged the valve and sure enough it worked. then engaged the second skimmer and instantly lost prime...re-primed and then opened skimmer one till it was flowing then slowly slowly engaged skimmer 2 and sure enough it too was primed...then the drain this time really slowly. that took all of 10 minutes. great great video! I just cancelled a service call! I did clean and relube the o-rings, they were dry.
Thank you. I am using a .75 HP pump for an in ground DIY splasher pool. I though I would have to locate the pump inlet below the waterline by placing it in a hole in the ground, but after watching this, it seems that all I really need is a valve and a garden hose for priming.
Great video! Wish I would have seen this video when it first came out, I have had trouble priming my pump every year since I’ve decided to open my pool myself. You have a new subscriber!
It sometimes takes a few try's to get the pump running. What he's showing you, It's the only way to prime the pump. It does work. Just have patients. It's much easy todo with two people. That's the way i do it. Thank you Sir.😄👍
This dude is an absolute genius. This method worked immediately after hours of priming the pump our traditional way I pay him for this video lol what's your cash app?
You are an amazing teacher. You explain clearly and I love how you physically display everything you say. That is how I learn! I usually detest TH-cam tutorials. They take too long to get to the point or they just like to hear the sound of their own voice. Me. Mark, you should most definitely look into learning anything that people seek knowledge, because you make it simple and clear. You have a gift. 😊
Great video , thank you !…. I have a Hayward e65 filter and I was wondering if I should open the little air relief knob on top or the filter to let air out as I’m priming the pump,.. I was told to do this for a few seconds until I get a steady stream of water and then screw it down tight to close it ?
The model number you gave is incomplete. If you are referring to a DE or a cartridge filter, then yes you would open the air relief valve when priming.
This is good advice. In my case, I have a facet above the pump, so I just open the facet and turn on the pump, and then water pours from the tank out of the facet, and when that happens, it starts to fill the pump, then I close the facet. Works every time.
Great, informative video. I never shut off my pump except to change filters. Now I know to close valves to hold suction pipes full so that I can easily start up again.
Excellent explanation! Every year, it usually takes a while to get my system primed. I only have 1 valve from the skimmer and the drain and have always kept it open when starting the pump. Next season I will definitely try opening slowly when starting the pump………. 🤞🏻
One tip I would add is to first fill the drain line up with water from your hose, then close the line. Same with the skimmer line. A lot of air in those lines, especially at season start-up.
@@-redacted_by_youtube - Nope. I've been a pool professional for over twenty years and this tip helps a lot. Especially if your pool equipment is a good twenty feet higher than your pool.
For my life long friend and Brother- In- Arms Gene Webb, 101st Airborne. I remember when the VA told you they had never seen anyone with as much Agent Orange in their body and still be alive. Two Purple Hearts, a Silver Star and Presidential Citation. You've been gone almost five years but I think of you daily. Two tours in Nam. Damn I miss you. RIP Brother.
Excellent simply informative video, sir! Thank you. Definitely subscribing and I'll also stop doing repairs before searching my question in your lineup of videos. lol. It's obvious by the comment section you know you are youtube niche to follow when the the comment section is filled with more praise than questions (if many questions at all.) My mistake for this being so long winded. Luckily in 2020 I bought a house at a great interest rate. Had to take it, and figured out the hard way to spend the money to call and request a pool 101 where a tech comes out to the property. Of course I bypassed that. thank you and I must reiterate how well you've instructed and while also defining fundamentals. I also like you start bare bones. Most videos are in someone lavish back yard with massive system and extra lines for fountains and spas and those greek statues that descrete water. Cheers Mark!
We have had issues priming our pool since we bought the house at the beginning of 2020 (it’s Oct. 2021 now) and with our pump/filter being about 100ft away uphill I listened to his advice and was able to get the pool primed in less than 10 minutes! Amazing video!!
Mine is a pump for a water feature and it doesn’t have any valves to close to prime it. So I fill it but water just keeps going in and not filling. Any ideas on how to prime it?
Since you only have one line, it will be easy to prime. You do not have to fill the pump all the way, just put water in the housing. Secure the lid and turn on the pump and it should prime. If it doesn’t prime right away then you may have to repeat. Thanks for watching.
A superb video. I've owned a pool for 30+ years and have never seen instructions, this clear, on how to prime the pump. The straw analogies are excellent. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and tricks of the trade!
For years I struggled with my prime. By accident I changed my filter to waste and it primed right away. This works!!
Agree100%!!! I love the step by step. He understands that's he is dealing with a bunch of dumbasses!!! Speaking of myself!! Lol
@@moodybugg-2098-
I thought you were doing a DUMBASS ROLL CALL.
I was just saying, "Here".
This is the best video on TH-cam on priming a pool pump
One of the BEST videos I’ve seen to date!! You saved me an EASY THOUSAND bucks from a “numb-nut know it all” who KNEW how to prime the pump on my new pool. This EXACT pump. He did NOT know. In fact he did everything wrong and I saw the water boiling and kicked his arse out and then found your video. He has a pool too. And it worked. Lord only knows how but he won’t be touching my pool again! Thanks again!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
This video should be a benchmark for all videos made and uploaded on TH-cam. Job well done Hallmark Pool Aupplies.
Only video I saw today that told me to turn OFF ALL the valves and fill it. Worked like a charm. My man.
New to pools, pump wasn't priming, put new seal kit in, still not priming. This video provided the knowledge needed to understand how to properly prime the system. Very well done systematic description. Bravo!!!
CLEAR CONCISE EASY TO FOLLOW. Most intelligent instructions I've seen for priming the pump.
Wow..... I've watched 6-8 youtube videos about this subject and none were even close to the caliber of information and delivery. Thanks so much!! A+++++
We have owned our pool for five years and never had any problem priming our pump… until today. This video worked PERFECTLY! Thank you!
You are to absolutely clear, authoritative messaging what the surface of the Sun is to heat.
You remind me of the very best and my most favorite instructors throughout my life.
Energetic, no ego, real desire to help, intelligence, experience, demonstrative displays, clear information.
I'm a pool owner for 45 years, when not in full enjoyment, absolutely pissed about something with the equipment.
I can't wait till morning to throw my new knowledge at it.
The best tutorial on how to fix the prime problem so far, no other videos explained how to turn each of the valve on which I found super important and helpful, and it is precisely what the problem is for my pump.
Thanks! I tried priming mine all day. Watched this video and now it's running great. Thanks!!
You were a great teacher. There are other videos on here that don’t explain enough. I am very much a green horn. You explained it wonderfully and my pool is running today! Thank you!!
Excellent video and a very talented teacher. Wish I had a math teacher this good growing up 😕😁
Only video with proper complete instruction. Excellent and thanks for sharing.
As a first time pool owner you have been a godsend! Thanks!
Following complete pool drain down and empty, this methodology took 5 mins to get the whole system working again. Thank you very much; I subscribe 🙂
The best pump prime video ever! I wish I had this video years ago as I have just been winging it the whole time.
Been trying to prime for hours! Followed this video and worked first time!!! ❤❤❤
Best advice i found. Most direct, no bs. Thank you much!
Oakland Ca.
Thank you so much Mark. I was at the end of my tether trying to prime a new pump I fitted today that is higher than the pool. Your gently, gently approach with the skimmer valve worked a treat. Cheers.
I've been a pool owner with help for 5yrs. This year I'm on my own with it. There are so many things I don't know or have been doing wrong. Priming the pump is just one. Thank you for this and the other videos you make. So helpful and information detailed. Thank you so much!.. And I've got my bases covered. Liked. Commented. SUBSCRIBED! 👍🏼🇺🇲
This video is pure gold. I accidentally stumbled upon yours, and it finally solved my priming problem. No other videos I’ve seen are as good as yours sir. Thankyou very much for your valuable advice!!
Thank you Mark We just talked to you at the store a little while ago and you told us to watch the video very informative awesome everybody needs to watch these!! Thank you so much!!
You sir are a gift from god, first time owner here and I did what you said except I was opening the skimmer all the way instead of little by little how you suggested. Thanks for the tips! Thumbs up and sub
The most informative video on how to prime a pool. You explained everything very well! I appreciate the time you took to make this video. Thanks!
You did it again! Geez, as a new pool owner, I could not for the life of me, get my pump primed. This video was exactly what I needed. Your key valve replacement and this video are life savers. Thank you!
Excellent....5 Year Pool Owner and you presented details that others have not and this is extremely helpful!
Winderdome Resort
Just piling on here, but your videos are outstanding! I have an elevated pump with a 50ft run and was completely stumped. The technique you use to prime a little bit at a time using the suction side valve literally saved the day for me. Thank you!!
You are my hero!! I have been stumped for hours and this video resolved my issue!! Thank you so much for such a detailed explanation!
Watching this 1 yr later for a refresher after I tried and failed… all good thanks to you !!! Kids excited they will have the hot tub for Easter :)
Thank you ! Very helpful. I concur with other comments. Your instructions and explanations are very clear, sensible, simple and straitforward.
Thanks for telling me to shut off pump, then close skimmer valve and drain valve, then open to clean basket help save suction. Works great to help save prime, never knew this.Your the BEST!!!
Thank you, so much. No one Explains better than you, Saved my day thanks a million.
You just saved me hundreds of dollars thank you very much. Highly recommended video!
Super helpful! I wish you could explain everything that I may ever need help with - straightforward without any fluff. Excellent!
This guy is a life saver. Best videos for pool/spa owners. Wish he was local.
This worked so well, I was freaking out and then I watched the video and followed the steps and “bang it worked on the first try!!!!! sir you are the Man!
This video is amazing, thank you so much for explaining everything in detail and multiple issues/fixes when priming!
Absolutely the best informational videos, we just built our 18ft x 50ft inground pool and information out there is very lacking. Your videos are very helpful to say the least
Another great video ! I no longer need to search for various videos to figure out what I need to do, now I can just go here and save time. Thanks !
best video I have seen for troubleshooting a pump no priming. Thank you SO much.
thank you, that is by far best instruction video how to prime a pool pump that I've found on the internet.
probably the first channel I have subscribed just because of excellent quality videos
I LOVE YOU !!!!! Thank you so so much!!! I have been looking for this video forever !!!!
Oh my goodness! After battling to prime a new pump (new pool) we came across this video. Absolutely nailed it, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, you saved us a massive headache 😊😊😊
This video out of the 5 I watched was the only one that showed me what to do because the pump wouldnt prime for anything. Also gave me a tip I never knew with my pump sitting higher than the pool I apparently need to shut off the lines before removing the pump basket lid. I've always had to re prime in the past. Thanks so much!
I have a Jandy check valve in front of the main pump...my pool sits about 20 feet below my pool equipment....and a 75 foot draw.
Thanks! I had a slow priming pump, like 10 mins slow, and opening each valve slowly from closed was EVERYTHING!!!
Excellent video Mark,thank you.Being a novice this is invaluable......UK.
Thank you! I couldn't find the solution to the problem we were having until you came along! all the best! :)
I spent a half hour attempting and re-attempting to prime the pump. After watching this video I did exactly as you said and it worked immediately. I have 2 skimmer lines and a drain line so I worked with 1 skimmer - primed twice with water and slowly engaged the valve and sure enough it worked. then engaged the second skimmer and instantly lost prime...re-primed and then opened skimmer one till it was flowing then slowly slowly engaged skimmer 2 and sure enough it too was primed...then the drain this time really slowly. that took all of 10 minutes. great great video! I just cancelled a service call! I did clean and relube the o-rings, they were dry.
Thank you. I am using a .75 HP pump for an in ground DIY splasher pool. I though I would have to locate the pump inlet below the waterline by placing it in a hole in the ground, but after watching this, it seems that all I really need is a valve and a garden hose for priming.
This is why I save all your videos……. Thank you from Oklahoma
Thanks!
Thank you very much.
Great video! Wish I would have seen this video when it first came out, I have had trouble priming my pump every year since I’ve decided to open my pool myself. You have a new subscriber!
Thank you ! You just saved me at least $100. Took 3 primes to get it going like you said but it’s working !
It sometimes takes a few try's to get the pump running. What he's showing you, It's the only way to prime the pump. It does work. Just have patients. It's much easy todo with two people. That's the way i do it. Thank you Sir.😄👍
Well done Mark! Thank you so much for the videos. They are so helpful!
these videos are the best! thank you.
Great video Mark!! I am new to pool ownership and you have taught me more than my pool company! Thanks!!
The best explanation I have found on the subject...!!Thanks, and greetings from Mexico!!
This dude is an absolute genius. This method worked immediately after hours of priming the pump our traditional way I pay him for this video lol what's your cash app?
Thank you, if you want to support the channel hit the THANKS button or check out my patreon page. Thanks for watching.
you know your stuff. I will sign up and call you instead of dealing with my local company. Thanks
Superb crystal clear wisdom and guidance. As a new pool owner, I quickly was able to diagnose & narrow down the problem skimmer. Thank you sir!
You are an amazing teacher. You explain clearly and I love how you physically display everything you say. That is how I learn! I usually detest TH-cam tutorials. They take too long to get to the point or they just like to hear the sound of their own voice. Me. Mark, you should most definitely look into learning anything that people seek knowledge, because you make it simple and clear. You have a gift. 😊
Great video , thank you !…. I have a Hayward e65 filter and I was wondering if I should open the little air relief knob on top or the filter to let air out as I’m priming the pump,.. I was told to do this for a few seconds until I get a steady stream of water and then screw it down tight to close it ?
The model number you gave is incomplete. If you are referring to a DE or a cartridge filter, then yes you would open the air relief valve when priming.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies yes DE ,… thank you !
This is good advice. In my case, I have a facet above the pump, so I just open the facet and turn on the pump, and then water pours from the tank out of the facet, and when that happens, it starts to fill the pump, then I close the facet. Works every time.
You saved me a bunch of time and perhaps money as well! Thanks 🙏
Great, informative video. I never shut off my pump except to change filters. Now I know to close valves to hold suction pipes full so that I can easily start up again.
beauty of ur video is its short and easy to understand, great work
I can't say it enough. You are the best!
Excellent explanation! Every year, it usually takes a while to get my system primed. I only have 1 valve from the skimmer and the drain and have always kept it open when starting the pump. Next season I will definitely try opening slowly when starting the pump………. 🤞🏻
Mark, great job explaining! I have learned a lot watching your videos
Thanks for sharing 👍,
I'm new to this subject and totally lost trying to understand but your explanation went above and beyond.
Thanks again.
Thank you. Your videos are the best ones pertaining to the pool maintenance.
Best explanation from all videos related! highly educational and informative :) Thank you Sir
Very helpful thank you for posting .
This truly solved my priming problem. Thank you very much!!!!
One tip I would add is to first fill the drain line up with water from your hose, then close the line. Same with the skimmer line. A lot of air in those lines, especially at season start-up.
If the lines are good the air will be forced out anyways.
@@-redacted_by_youtube - Nope. I've been a pool professional for over twenty years and this tip helps a lot. Especially if your pool equipment is a good twenty feet higher than your pool.
Thank you Mark for another great video
Very good explanation even novice can understand
It worked! Thank you!
Thanks, your instructions worked fine, and now everything is running great!
This worked. Had to repeat many times, but it worked
For my life long friend and Brother- In- Arms Gene Webb, 101st Airborne. I remember when the VA told you they had never seen anyone with as much Agent Orange in their body and still be alive. Two Purple Hearts, a Silver Star and Presidential Citation. You've been gone almost five years but I think of you daily. Two tours in Nam. Damn I miss you. RIP Brother.
Great video. Thank you!
So informative! Thank you Mark👏🏻
Very clear. Thanks.
Wow…thanks for such a clear and comprehensive tutorial. That was excellent.
This video was cool and all, but we don't have manually controllable valves there in our pool, just a simple check valve. Same pump model too.
Superb!
The best explanation about priming!
Excellent simply informative video, sir! Thank you. Definitely subscribing and I'll also stop doing repairs before searching my question in your lineup of videos. lol.
It's obvious by the comment section you know you are youtube niche to follow when the the comment section is filled with more praise than questions (if many questions at all.)
My mistake for this being so long winded. Luckily in 2020 I bought a house at a great interest rate. Had to take it, and figured out the hard way to spend the money to call and request a pool 101 where a tech comes out to the property. Of course I bypassed that.
thank you and I must reiterate how well you've instructed and while also defining fundamentals. I also like you start bare bones. Most videos are in someone lavish back yard with massive system and extra lines for fountains and spas and those greek statues that descrete water.
Cheers Mark!
We have had issues priming our pool since we bought the house at the beginning of 2020 (it’s Oct. 2021 now) and with our pump/filter being about 100ft away uphill I listened to his advice and was able to get the pool primed in less than 10 minutes! Amazing video!!
Looking sharp and also your videos are the best pool videos out there hands down. Thank you
Mine is a pump for a water feature and it doesn’t have any valves to close to prime it. So I fill it but water just keeps going in and not filling. Any ideas on how to prime it?
Since you only have one line, it will be easy to prime. You do not have to fill the pump all the way, just put water in the housing. Secure the lid and turn on the pump and it should prime. If it doesn’t prime right away then you may have to repeat. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the very informative and step by step on how to prime my pump. So much better then the other videos! Thank you again!
Thanks for making this easy.
you were the only to help me out!
Perfect explanation
Thanks Mark your video was very helpful 👍
This helped me so much... Thank you for your time, knowledge and content. 💯