My Polaris vacuum sprung a leak in the hose and drained a bunch of water out of the pool. The water level got below the minimum line and the pump and filter were pumping air all night. The system was still running when I discovered the problem and shut it off. Will there be any damage to the system? Can I just turn it back on after I refill the pool or do I need to add DE or anything first? Thanks!
2006-09-05 10:53:20 · 4 answers · asked by cucumberlarry1 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
fill the pool first, prime main pump, check for mechanical seal leak.
after main pump is primed, check for bubbles in pump basket, discharge and seal leaks.
check booster pump for suction discharge and seal.
if you notice anything wrong follwing this proceedure chances are you have damaged your equipment , contact a local proffesional with CPO lisense.
Good luck!
2006-09-05 16:18:56 · answer #1 · answered by giggling.willow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The worst you might see is some pump damage; probably limited to a shaft seal. They depend on water to keep them cool. If water leaks out from the bottom of the pump when you go to prime it, that is most likely the culprit. Be sure to fix the Polaris leak.
2006-09-05 18:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by Rob W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The impeller may have worn out due to the friction. You won't know until water is primed back to the pump. If it works then you shouldn't have any problems. If it doesn't pump then you can order a replacement part through the manufacturer with the model and serial number off the pump.
2006-09-05 17:57:56 · answer #3 · answered by audioworm31 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
refill an check the chems in the pool ad as needed but fix the leak first should be ok
2006-09-05 17:56:38 · answer #4 · answered by elltea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋