![Pump primes fine when pulling water from the skimmer but then Looses prime when connecting hose to vacuum so I can't sweep dirt at the bottom Pump primes fine when pulling water Pump primes fine when pulling water from the skimmer but then Looses prime when connecting hose to vacuum so I can't sweep dirt at the bottom Pump primes fine when pulling water](https://i.redd.it/pump-primes-fine-when-pulling-water-from-the-skimmer-but-v0-upfjvc9q61w91.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c7708cc28ac8990cc87cdf55d197fcea32ddf90d)
Pump primes fine when pulling water from the skimmer but then Looses prime when connecting hose to vacuum so I can't sweep dirt at the bottom Pump primes fine when pulling water
![Should I fill the pump with water before priming it? It still primes (takes a little longer) if I don't fill it with water, but I'm wondering if it will create issues Should I fill the pump with water before priming it? It still primes (takes a little longer) if I don't fill it with water, but I'm wondering if it will create issues](https://i.redd.it/bwtfe4ssu6991.jpg)
Should I fill the pump with water before priming it? It still primes (takes a little longer) if I don't fill it with water, but I'm wondering if it will create issues
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How do I empty the pump filter basket when there is no shutoff between the skimmer and pump? : r/pools
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