The pump is running, no indication of in or out for water flow
SOURCE: pump running no water flow
you have an air leak on suction side make sure all connections are tight as well as strainer top
SOURCE: no water flow in pump
The impeller in the pump unit could be broken. If there is water flow into the pump, but no flow back to the pool, the impeller is most likely broken.
Make sure the hoses are not hooked up backwards.
SOURCE: pool pump intex 51 pumps water but return flow is low
if you cartridge is completly clean then start by disconecting the out tube that goes to the pump housing
sometimes debris gets caught there entering your pump.
a little hair causes other things to back up
once you are satisfird that those 2 things are ready then close it all up and open the bleeder cap on top of the cartridge holder
Now let water in from the suction side
when water starts coming out of the bleeder cap then open the return side
Now turn on the puimp
let it run for 20 seconds and then close your bleeder
Should be working fine after that.
dont forget to leave the bleeder cap alone on the bottom of the canister unless you are draining the water from the canister to clean it. As soon as you are done close it back up
SOURCE: no water flow though pool pump
Check and see if all valves are turned in the appropriate positions. Sometimes homeowners forget to switch the valves from spa mode to pool mode or vice versa and wonder 'why isn't my pump pushing water?'. Another thing to consider is what type of pump you have. If you have an owners manual, check and see if you have a flooded suction pump or if it's self priming. You may need to dump water into the trap before seeing water flow through. You may also have faulty valves or check valves. Check your filter and make sure all positioning of valves are in proper place. If all else fails...call a pool professional. These small self performing tips are just something to consider to save some money in the long run in lieu of calling someone that may poke your eyes out with a service call and something as trivial as turning a valve. Hope this helps!
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