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Broken gauge, obstructed pipes, clogged baskets/filter/autochlorinator. Remove baskets, cartridges, etc, borrow a compressor like you are winterizing pool hit it with 100PSI, see if gauge works, air comes out of jets thru system. If so, you have removed the obstruction or blasted it thru.
important noteBe certain that you do not apply more pressure to your filter than it is rated for. This rating is specified on the label on the side of the filter.Pvc pipe manufacturers say that PVC pipe should not be used for compressed gases. I suspect your gauge is defective or the orfice to the gauge is clogged. With the pump off, remove the gauge and then turn the pump on for a few seconds. Water should squirt out of the opening the gauge was in. If not you might be able to clear it with a gentle probe,or a small amount of air. Be very careful with compressed air. If water squirts out of the opening, it is probably your gauge. Last summer I purchased a 0-45lb guage at Walmart for $4.99. Last fall I puchased one more gauge on clearnce for $2.50, same store.
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Your pool pressure gauge is over 30 psi?
Clean the Filter!
What does IP mean on a Hayward pool heater gauge?
Input pressure.
What is the normal gauge pressure for a 30' round above ground pool?
THE NORMAL GAUGE PRESSURE SHOULD STAY AROUND 12 TO 19 P.S.I
Why is the pool pressure gauge so high?
Depending on the type of filter it needs to be cleaned or backwashed. Cartridge filter: Hose off. If pressure does not go down buy new cartridges Sand filter: Backwash, if pressure does not go down replace sand DE filter: Backwash, if pressure does not go down remove element from tank and hose off and or acid wash. Also... always make sure you gauge is working
What is a bw valve on the pool filter?
Back wash valve when the pressure before the filter becomes to high usually indicated in red on the gauge the filter needs to be back washed.
What should you do if you have an above-ground pool with a sand filter and the pressure gauge is only reading at 5 but you changed the sand in the filter and it still won't raise the pressure?
You may need a new pressure gauge. They are inexpensive and can be found at any place that sells pool products. OR That may be all that you are going to get out of the system you have.
The pressure on pool filter gauge is 10 is that ok?
I suppose. Was that the pressure when the filter was new of very clean? No 2 filters will be exactly the same.
Why is the pH in my pool always high?
High chlorine levels will make the pH in your pool high. You can add borates to help stabilize the pH level in your pool.
Why is pool filter is leaking but the pressure is not too high?
because the leak releases pressure?
You have only about half pressure on your pool pump?
Usually the pressure gauge on your pool equipment indicates how much pressure there is before the filter. as the pressure goes up it indicates that the filter is getting blocked and needs a backwash or cleaning. while the pressure is low the filter does not need cleaning.
Why after backwashing your pool does the gauge not go back down?
Your gauge could very well be bad, many pools that we took care of the gauge on the filter was bad, after backwashing the filter just check any of you lines going back to the pool and your should notice the pressure is a lot higher. A lot of people just check the flow by placing there hand at an outlet to check pressure than by walking over too the filter and reading the pressure, instead of buying a new pressure gauge.
How often should you backwash a sand filter on a above ground pool?
Sand filters usually have a pressure gauge in front of them indicating the back pressure before the filter.When the filter needs to be cleaned this pressure gets high. usually it has a red section on the gauge. When it hits the red it is time to think about back washing. If the gauge does not work as so often happens with these things. you can usually judge it from the lack of suction coming from the filter. After backwash you will note the pressure will be down and the suction will be up.
