The most common cause of a pump losing prime is a suction leak, allowing air to enter the piping. Places to check:

1. Thread entering pump.
2. Valves between pump and skimmer/drain
3. Unions between pump and skimmer/drain
4. Any fittings for a feeder or other device connected between pump and skimmer/drain
5. Pump winterizing plug loose.


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