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Pool Pump does not Prime.

Pump worked fine at end of season but just opened pool and pump won't prime. 1. Noticed a leak at the bottom of the strainer housing. Would that explain the pump not priming or might there be another cause? 2. Since I will be replacing the strainer housing, I'd assume I should replace the pump as well.(I believe the pump and strainer housing are OEM and are 20 years old) 3. My original pump was an OC smith. How would I determine the type of Strainer housing? The Pump was an OC smith and a Hayward clorinator. 4. My pool is a 35-40,000 gallon with a single skimmer. What size pump should I be looking for. Thanks
Craig

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CRAIG .. IF ITS A STA RITE PUMP DURA GLASS YA GET IT FIXED ! SHOULD COST ABOUT 75.00 SEARCH YOUR AREA FOR YOUR LOCAL POOL PUMP REPAIR GUY . ASK IF HE DOES FREE MOTOR TESTING

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    Great it sometimes take a little research, but can end up saving you thousands of bucks over the years. Jay the pool pump motor repair guy Longwood Florida

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