has anyone used it with an in-ground pool? does it need priming?
1038264
I see no reason you couldn't use it for an in ground pool. I'd guess you'd need to prime your system to avoid a possible air lock on your system. I have an above ground pool so all I really need to do is manipulate a few valves, but you do not have that option since your pump is higher than the water level. It's a very good pump motor... Good luck!!!
1038265
I tried using it for an in-ground pool and tried to get it to self prime but had no luck. It would suck all the water I added to the strainer but wouldn't pull water from the pool, about 2.5 ft elevation difference. Returned it and bought one for in-ground. It primed fine.
2038916
The pump is a self priming one. Just drop it in your well, or wherever you need it, and it will do what it needs to do.
1904787
I used a paint brush to apply to the top and when the brush would be close to dry, I tried to get as much as I could on the bottom. This stuff is very thin but does work. I get a lot of use out of our pool and feel like I already need to reapply (after a year). I only used about half of the container for a sport pool, so no worries. The ideal situation is to do this before you have water in the pool.
1948059
I used it in a slightly larger inflatable pool and it worked well. Still had to add a little chemicals on and off
703626
It does better if you dialogs it first. You can add it directly to the pool but you will need to brush the bottom of the pool to stir it up and dialogs the shock.
913406
The application I use has the water source approx. 1 foot above the pump. Never had a priming problem. The water source flows into the pump priming it prior to using any power.
2169080
We took a level and set it all around on the ground where the pool was going. Any low spot we just filled with dirt. It wasn't perfect and the pool filled up fine. It's an inch off now that it's filled up but doesn't seem to affect the pool
482898
you need the water. Otherwise you just roll down. Also, the bottom of the pool in not padded at all so you want the water in there to soften the landing!
1156516
I use it on an inground pool and it works great. Do not know of it will work well with an above ground pool.
1440900
Hi, I have an unground pool and the deck is called cool deck I think. Basically, it is a cement coating with texture and I have used concrete stain on it several times and can pressure wash it safely. I would recommend that you get some liquid chlorine at your neighborhood pool store and use a garden sprayer that you can pump and mix the chlorine with water- probably half-strength is sufficient. You can buy one of those pump sprayers at Lowe's that is made to use with chlorine for around $20. This is a great way to clean any concrete as well. I also recommend that you use the spray wand instead of the deck cleaning tool. This way you are able to control the pressure and spray pattern. The chlorine mix will do alot of the job for you and allow you to clean it with less chance of damaging the grout. Hope that helps! Tim
2000773
The pump is self priming, be gentle because the handle is delicate but do a good 40 pumps and eventually you will feel resistance. My camper has about 4ft of hose and the sink is about 2 feet above the water connection, if yours is further or higher it might take more. After it is primed it is only a few pumps before the water starts to flow. FYI this pump works but does not give you a ton of water per pump. I just bought a 12volt water pump to hook up, you might want to look into that.
840465
It did not work for my in ground. It would not prime when above the water level. If your pump sits below water level it may work for you.
1058265
itself suppose to be self priming-however I found if the head /suction is like 14 feet -it does need to be primed to help it along-if you don't hear the water flow through hoses within a 10 seconds stop and prime or you will burn out the impeller. I've found there is generally no problem when I transfer from 55 gallon barrels all the time. I don't know how large your burn piles are-but i don't believe this pump will give you the pressure your looking for. it works well but- sounds like you need a pump that i use in my camper-there're pricey but do the job 2gal a minute and 40 psi depending on the model. as far as fitting in to the barrel should be no problem just uses a standard garden hose-will fit through a 2 inch no problem. camper pump sounds like what you need-where you could put a garden spray nozzle on the end.
1851866
Not at all. You just lay it on the ground & put pool on top of it. It works great.
1800020
None, if your ground is level. We set our pool right on the grass and it's perfect!
1058264
Does NOT need priming. The intake hose can be used without the screened attachment which would allow the intake hose to fit a hole at least as small as 1/2" in diameter. I run it off a Kawasaki Mule battery.
296417
No priming is needed. To preserve pump life I use an inline filter and always make sure the water supply is close.