I have a pool that the pump and filter sit about 4 feet above the pool decking because of a retaining wall and it was the best fit for the pump location.

Anyway, it takes forever and is a pain in the rear to get it primed because the water drains back into the pool so easily. I literally have to fill the line going to the main drain and turn off the one to the skimmer to start it. Once that was starts going after a few mintues and then have to slowly start opening the line to the skimmer.

Anyone else have this problem? Any solutions to help? I was thinking about some sort of check valve or something???

thanks for any suggestions!

(33k inground liner SWG)