If you have ever stood over a pool pump, literally begging it to start pulling water, then you know the frustration that can occur when trying to prime a pool pump. There are several different ways to prime a pool pump, but the most common method is the “bucket method.”
If the bucket method does not work or if your pool equipment is significantly HIGHER in elevation than the pool, then you may need to use a “drain king” to force water up and into the pump.
If this method does not work for priming the pump, you probably need to call a qualified service technician to come out and evaluate the situation
There are some problems that might make it literally impossible to get your pump primed until the problem is corrected: