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  1. 05-17-2012 12:29 AM #1
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    Question New pump won't prime

    I replaced my Hayward pump on my jaccuzi with a compatible A.O. Smith 2 hp pump. I also have a 1.5 hp pump for my pool and a 1 hp pump for my waterfall. My new pump will not prime. Could I have wired it backwards? The new pump will backwash though, so I know it runs. Thanks!
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    Default Re: New pump won't prime

    Quote Originally Posted by ButchM1 View Post
    The new pump will backwash though, so I know it runs.
    I don't understand; how can you backwash, if the pump is not primed, and not pushing water?
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