Pool Pump Won&#x27;t Prime

Remove Pump Housing and Clean Impeller Thoroughly

Impeller Clogged or Jammed

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PRIMING FAILURE

Pump Unable to Prime

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Replace Pump Lid O-Ring and Inspect Suction Plumbing

AIR LEAK

Suction Side Air Leak

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Replace Pump Lid and O-rings to Fix Air Leak

Remove Pump Housing and Clean Impeller Thoroughly

Impeller Clogged or Jammed

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PRIMING FAILURE

Pump Unable to Prime

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Replace Pump Lid O-Ring and Inspect Suction Plumbing

Jandy

12 codes

All Jandy codes

MECH-06

Pump Lid O-Ring Deterioration

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Test and Replace Run Capacitor with Exact Match

MECH-04

Suction-Side Air Leak

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Inspect and Replace Suction-Side Valve Stem O-rings and Pipe Fittings

MECH-03

Impeller Clog or Debris

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Replace Strainer Basket and Inspect Impeller for Damage

Inspect and Replace Pump Impeller to Restore Flow

No Flow Detected

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Overcurrent — Motor Drawing Excessive Amperage

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Test Motor Windings and Replace Damaged Components

PRIMING

Priming Error — Failed to Establish Prime

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Inspect and Repair Suction Side Air Leaks and Clear Blockages

MECH-07

Pump Vibration or Resonance at Certain Speeds

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Inspect and Replace Motor Bearings or Impeller

MECH-04

Suction-Side Air Leak

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Inspect and Replace Suction-Side Valve Stem O-rings and Pipe Fittings

MECH-03

Impeller Clog or Debris

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Replace Strainer Basket and Inspect Impeller for Damage

Inspect and Replace Pump Impeller to Restore Flow

No Flow Detected

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Overcurrent — Motor Drawing Excessive Amperage

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Test Motor Windings and Replace Damaged Components

PRIMING

Priming Error — Failed to Establish Prime

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Inspect and Repair Suction Side Air Leaks and Clear Blockages

Pentair

23 codes

All Pentair codes

WONT PRIME

Loss of Prime / Air Leak

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Perform a Detailed Leak Diagnosis and Repair Suction Pipe

Pump Lid O-Ring Leak

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Impeller Obstruction

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Replace Mechanical Shaft Seal

SHAFT SEAL LEAK

Shaft Seal Leak

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STRAINER CRACK

Strainer Basket Cracked

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Replace the Strainer Basket and Inspect Impeller for Damage

Pump Lid O-Ring Leak

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Impeller Obstruction

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Test Voltage and Inspect Impeller for Blockage

SPEED LED FLASH

Underspeed Fault

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ALL LEDS FLASH

Overcurrent / Motor Protection

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Test Motor Windings and Replace Capacitor if Needed

Pump Lid O-Ring Air Leak

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Impeller Obstruction

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Replace Mechanical Shaft Seal

SHAFT SEAL LEAK

Shaft Seal Leak

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Inspect and Clean Pump Impeller and Replace Flow Sensor if Needed

Low or No Flow Detected

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E09

Dry Run Protection

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Inspect and Repair Suction Piping or Seal Replacement

E08

Priming Error

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Inspect and Clear or Replace Pump Impeller

E01

Overcurrent Fault

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Test and Replace Motor or Drive Board Components

Pump Lid O-Ring Air Leak

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Impeller Obstruction

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Replace Mechanical Shaft Seal

SHAFT SEAL LEAK

Shaft Seal Leak

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