Problems with new plumbing

[eljefe281]

My thoughts were that maybe the pump just can't handle that. My husband thinks once we get water in the lines that the vertical distance won't matter. Any suggestions?

WARNING! THE FOLLOWING RESPONSE IS FROM SOMEONE WHO DOESN'T YET OWN A POOL.

Well, I believe you're both right.

I believe that your husband is right that the extra vertical distance won't matter once you get water in the lines.

Unfortunately, it sounds as if your plumbing configuration exceeds the suction lift capability of the pump, so you can't get water in the lines to start with.

Call the pump manufacturer and ask how much suction lift the pump can do. I'm guessing that it's less than 6 feet of water.