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I ran into that problem and found that the pump basket needed cleaning and that needle like leaves had gotten beyon that basket and into the pump impeller. I had to remove the metal ring that connected the pump to the pump basket and clean it out. After I did this, the pump was fine. I am a female, and if I could do it you can too.
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∙ 14y agoYou measured this? There should be a gauge on your sand filter that shows how much pressure is present. This is measuring how much pessure is needed to force your pool water through a layer of debris and a big pile of sand. For a clean filter, about 15 pounds, or PSI, is normal. This means at least 15 pounds of pressure is halted at the filter. If you want to see the readings without sand, put your filter on recirculate and measure again. You should see a gain in pressure of whatever the filter gauge read when "filter" was selected.
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∙ 14y agoloss of suction can be caused by several things: The skimmer basket(s) need to be cleaned. The pump basket needs to be cleaned. The filter may need to be cleaned. If a sand filter: backwash and rinse the filter thoroughly. There could be an air leak in the Plumbing. Something could be inhibiting the pump from pushing water normally. Check the impeller inside the pump for debris that could be stuck.
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∙ 11y agoIf it is a manual vacuum there are 4 things to check
1) Is the vacuum head clogged - If so remove the clog
2) Is the skimmer basket full - If full empty basket
3) Is pump basket full - If so shut pump off and empty basket
4) Does the filter need to be back washed - If yes backwash filter according to manufacturer's directions
If it is an automatic cleaner you should probably call a pool service company they can be very hard to work on and almost impossible to try to walk you through all the issues here.
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∙ 15y agoYOU COULD HAVE A SPRINKLER PUMP(HIGH PREASURE LOW VOLUME) NOT A POOL PUMP(HIGH VOLUME LOW PREASSURE ) OR BAD PARTS INSIDE THE PUMP OR STUFF IN THE IMPELLER AND IT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED OUT
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∙ 11y agoIt is getting air someplace, either a small hole in the hose or a bad connection. Hatawa
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∙ 7y agoCould be a connection issue and/or the valve for it is not turned on. Also a dirty water filter could have an effect on suction strength. Or, the pump itself is no longer working properly.
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On a side-wall suction type pool cleaner how can one determine the cause of lost suction at the wall and where the problem is?
When was the last time you cleaned the pool filter?????
Can you help my pool sand filter is showing almost zero pressure the pump filter is clean and i have back washed ive also checked for air leaks in the pipes as i also have air in the sand filter?
The first question to ask is are you getting suction from the pool, When the sand filter is cleaned the pressure goes down. So the only thing you should worry about is. 1 The filter should be set on filter. you should be getting strong suction from the suction side outlet of the pool. and you should make sure you are not sucking air into the skimmer.
How do you get more suction in skimmer for pool vacuum?
you may have to prime your pump Clean or replace the filter.
When you run swimming pool pump on filter do not get good suction at skimmer when run on circulation plenty of water flows out of jets side of pool do not think filter blocked any answers please?
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You have air coming into the return of the pool from the filter the water goes to the filter then to the heater and back into the pool air is coming out with the water for 5 days now?
Sounds like a leak on the suction side of your equipment.
What causes filter earth to come out the main drains in my pool?
Most likely it is caused by an air leak somewhere in the system allowing the filter to drain back to the pool through the suction lines. You will probably see DE in the pump pot as well.
What is a swimming pool suction?
The pump sucks water thru pipes that lead to the pool usually one in the bottom called a main drain and one on top at the side called a slimmer then pumps it thru the filter and heater then back to pool.
I have cleaned my filter but i still have no suction in my skimmers?
I just had change my sand filter and it seem working fine, but it doesn't have enough suction at the skimmers, why it does this?
How do you clear sediment off pool floor?
You must have a vac system. Use it to remove the dust. The pool equipment can not do it all you have to help keep the pool clean by vac the pool, adding chemicals, cleaning the tile line etc. A pool is a money pit and labor intensive. You could also have a broken filter element with a D E filter. In that case get the filter repaired.
How can you improve suction of your swimming pool vacuum?
other than taking the paper filter out everyday and spraying it clean with a hose....nothing. Buy a better filter. It may cost $300-$400, but it will circulate the water faster and make vaccumming easier.
pool vaccum is slower we just opened the pool and cleaned the debris, how can we get better suction?
Try these: Check hose for leaks. Check the seal between the hose and the skimmer, The rubber may be old and need replacing. Put your anti suction device in maintenance mode. If pool has two+ skimmers block the unused one with a ball (Tennis or whatever fits and sticks) Bleed air out of the filter if it has accumulated there. Good luck
What is the purpose of suction filter?
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