Priming a pool pump is the process of filling the pump’s housing with water before starting it up. This is necessary to ensure that the pump is properly lubricated and to prevent it from overheating.
There are two main ways to prime a pool pump: using a garden hose or using a bucket of water. To prime a pool pump using a garden hose, simply connect the hose to the pump’s intake port and turn on the water. Allow the water to fill the pump’s housing until it is about halfway full. Then, turn off the water and disconnect the hose.