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Pool Pump "Easy Primer"
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Pool Pump "Easy Primer" AdapterStop fighting with air locks! This "Easy Primer" was born out of pure desperation. After struggling to get a pool pump to prime using every trick I could find, I designed this adapter to solve the problem at the source. It allows you to inject water directly into the intake pipe, filling the basket and sump instantly for a fast prime every time!What You’ll NeedThe 3D Printed AdapterHose Connector: A standard 19mm (3/4") male threaded connector (the kind found on lawn sprinklers works perfectly).Thread Tape (Optional): While the fit is tight, a little PTFE tape ensures a watertight seal.Instructions for UsePrep the Adapter: Screw your hose connector into the 3D printed adapter.Access the Pump: Remove the clear lid from your pool pump basket.Insert & Fill: Place the nozzle of the adapter directly into the inlet/pickup pipe (the hole leading back to the pool).Flood the System: Turn on the garden hose. Let it run until the inlet sump is co
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