I have backwashed and added new DE, cleaned the strainer gasket and tightened it down. The pump and filter are working but the pressure is less then 5 and there is a good sized pocket of air in the strainer. I have tried alternating between skimmer and floor drain.
2006-07-12 13:42:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Wish I could see the valve arrangement. That can be the key. If you have Jandy valves then the little o-ring that seals around the valve stem is probably leaking air. Jandy valves are famous for this. Also, lube the pump lid o-ring with either teflon or silicone based lube. Also, check the pump basket for holes or tears. If you find any then the pupm impeller might be clogged up. Typically the pump sounds "gravelly" when this happens.Probably going to be something simple like this.
2006-07-12 18:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relube and reset the seal on the strainer basket on your pump. If that doesn't do it, check all of your hoses and gaskets to make sure they're water tight. If that doesn't do it, you may just need to re-prime your pump (if you don't know how to do that, check your pump instructions or do a web search on "prime pool pump pressure" and that should help narrow your search results down to something useful.)
2006-07-12 13:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont comprehend plenty approximately swimming pools. once you're saying earth do you advise airborne dirt and dust, sand or gravel? i think of sand is the reccommended filter out. airborne dirt and dust could tend to clog the filter out.examine your pipes for leaks the two suction and discharge or perchance the impeller is partly plugged. additionally could desire to be the examine valve is putting up in case you have one. call a pool enterprise for advise.
2016-12-14 07:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not familiar with the Hayward filter, but when my pool filter has bad pressure I backwash it and that helps.
2006-07-12 13:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by panamajack008 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mel's answer is very good, if none of those things work then you probably have a leaking under ground pipe. Been there done that, good luck...
2006-07-12 14:01:27 · answer #5 · answered by pismo11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋