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!
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.
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!!!
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! 👍🏼🇺🇲
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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+++++
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!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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 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
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………. 🤞🏻
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!
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 UA-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. 😊
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 😊😊😊
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
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.
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!
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!!!
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.😄👍
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.
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.
This guy saved my pool. Every time I called the pool company regarding my pump not priming, they fixed it and charged me $150 without telling me how. It is so simple that even my 11 year old can do that.
Another great video! I can probably fire that pool guy with all I’ve learned. Wait a minute… I am the pool guy. At least it’s job security! Thanks again!
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 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!!
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!!
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!
Love that pump so much easier then trying to quickly put the lid on before the water pours out . I do not have mine hard plumed in , it is just too cold in Ohio!!
THIS WAS AWESOME- !!!! I am about to start a brand new pool , same setup , in about a week. PLEASE make us a quick video on the filter to the right. I wish I could say it cane with GREAT instructions but your videos are worth 10X that ..I mean it would be great if they explained how I get those legs on the shaft and INTO the filiter...or what is the TUBE with the clear plast hose that seems to go inside...UGGG....They should be clear to the homeowner- Thanks again in advance and for making prime seem simple
I’d tried five videos with no success and was ready to call in the professionals. Found your video, tried your methodology and it worked first time. Thank you for such a clear explanation of the system and instructions.
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 video! You always explain thoroughly. I have a question regarding priming the pump. I have a deep and a shallow skimmer but only 1 valve to control them. What do I do in that scenario? I can send you a pic of the valve setup if you like.
This science principle behind what the host is doing with the valves helps to increase suction above and beyond what the pump is able to provide. The force of the pump's suction is fixed but the effective force is essentially equal to (pump Force divided by the Cross sectional area of the valve opening). By reducing the opening in the valve the effective force of suction from the pump is increased.
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".
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.
Only video I saw today that told me to turn OFF ALL the valves and fill it. Worked like a charm. My man.
This is the best video on UA-cam on priming a pool pump
We have owned our pool for five years and never had any problem priming our pump… until today. This video worked PERFECTLY! Thank you!
This video should be a benchmark for all videos made and uploaded on UA-cam. Job well done Hallmark Pool Aupplies.
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!!!
As a first time pool owner you have been a godsend! Thanks!
CLEAR CONCISE EASY TO FOLLOW. Most intelligent instructions I've seen for priming the pump.
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 🙂
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! 👍🏼🇺🇲
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!!
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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+++++
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!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Having a party this Saturday....couldn't get my hayward primed correctly today...im a newby so you just saved the day man!!!! Thanks!!!
you saved my marriage, thanks
Excellent....5 Year Pool Owner and you presented details that others have not and this is extremely helpful!
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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 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
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………. 🤞🏻
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.
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 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 UA-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. 😊
Only video with proper complete instruction. Excellent and thanks for sharing.
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 😊😊😊
Thanks! I had a slow priming pump, like 10 mins slow, and opening each valve slowly from closed was EVERYTHING!!!
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
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.
This worked. Had to repeat many times, but it worked
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 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!
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!
Excellent video and a very talented teacher. Wish I had a math teacher this good growing up 😕😁
Super helpful! I wish you could explain everything that I may ever need help with - straightforward without any fluff. Excellent!
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!!!
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.😄👍
The best pump prime video ever! I wish I had this video years ago as I have just been winging it the whole time.
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.
you know your stuff. I will sign up and call you instead of dealing with my local company. Thanks
best video I have seen for troubleshooting a pump no priming. Thank you SO much.
This guy is a life saver. Best videos for pool/spa owners. Wish he was local.
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.
Thank you ! Very helpful. I concur with other comments. Your instructions and explanations are very clear, sensible, simple and straitforward.
This guy saved my pool. Every time I called the pool company regarding my pump not priming, they fixed it and charged me $150 without telling me how. It is so simple that even my 11 year old can do that.
Why would you pay that ???? Wtf does this happen so often to u? So many issues I see
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, so much. No one Explains better than you, Saved my day thanks a million.
Another great video! I can probably fire that pool guy with all I’ve learned. Wait a minute… I am the pool guy. At least it’s job security! Thanks again!
Thank you ! You just saved me at least $100. Took 3 primes to get it going like you said but it’s working !
Been trying to prime for hours! Followed this video and worked first time!!! ❤❤❤
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, that is by far best instruction video how to prime a pool pump that I've found on the internet.
This video is amazing, thank you so much for explaining everything in detail and multiple issues/fixes when priming!
Great video Mark!! I am new to pool ownership and you have taught me more than my pool company! Thanks!!
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.
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!!
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
Thank you! I couldn't find the solution to the problem we were having until you came along! all the best! :)
This is why I save all your videos……. Thank you from Oklahoma
these videos are the best! thank you.
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 !
Excellent video Mark,thank you.Being a novice this is invaluable......UK.
Very helpful thank you for posting .
Mark, great job explaining! I have learned a lot watching your videos
It worked! Thank you!
Great video. Thank you!
Best explanation from all videos related! highly educational and informative :) Thank you Sir
You saved me a bunch of time and perhaps money as well! Thanks 🙏
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!
Very clear. Thanks.
Love that pump so much easier then trying to quickly put the lid on before the water pours out . I do not have mine hard plumed in , it is just too cold in Ohio!!
This truly solved my priming problem. Thank you very much!!!!
The best explanation I have found on the subject...!!Thanks, and greetings from Mexico!!
probably the first channel I have subscribed just because of excellent quality videos
THIS WAS AWESOME- !!!! I am about to start a brand new pool , same setup , in about a week. PLEASE make us a quick video on the filter to the right. I wish I could say it cane with GREAT instructions but your videos are worth 10X that ..I mean it would be great if they explained how I get those legs on the shaft and INTO the filiter...or what is the TUBE with the clear plast hose that seems to go inside...UGGG....They should be clear to the homeowner- Thanks again in advance and for making prime seem simple
wow who knew......my pump is quite a distance from the pool plus it's higher......this will help.....
Well done Mark! Thank you so much for the videos. They are so helpful!
Thank you!
Excellent video.
Thanks, your instructions worked fine, and now everything is running great!
I LOVE YOU !!!!! Thank you so so much!!! I have been looking for this video forever !!!!
I’d tried five videos with no success and was ready to call in the professionals. Found your video, tried your methodology and it worked first time. Thank you for such a clear explanation of the system and instructions.
Wow…thanks for such a clear and comprehensive tutorial. That was excellent.
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.
I can't say it enough. You are the best!
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.
Great video! You always explain thoroughly. I have a question regarding priming the pump. I have a deep and a shallow skimmer but only 1 valve to control them. What do I do in that scenario? I can send you a pic of the valve setup if you like.
If both skimmers are tied together you can still prime your pump, it will just take a little bit longer. Thanks for watching.
This science principle behind what the host is doing with the valves helps to increase suction above and beyond what the pump is able to provide.
The force of the pump's suction is fixed but the effective force is essentially equal to (pump Force divided by the Cross sectional area of the valve opening). By reducing the opening in the valve the effective force of suction from the pump is increased.
This helped me so much... Thank you for your time, knowledge and content. 💯
Thank you sir
You make life easy
Very good explanation even novice can understand
Great video plus a lot of unintentional humor at 9:04. I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE
Thank you Mark for another great video
So informative! Thank you Mark👏🏻
Thanks for making this easy.