Because When the filter is on the water is being pushed through the sand, this brings about a buildup of water pressure in front of the filter and a reduction of water able to get through to the returns. If the filter gets dirty the pressure gets even higher. When the system is set on recirculate the water bypasses the filter so there is no pressure in front of it and as a result of this it is able to move through the system more easily.
When your pool filter is set to "recirculate," the pressure gauge typically shows a lower reading compared to when it is filtering. This is because the water bypasses the filter media, reducing resistance. Generally, you can expect the pressure to be near the baseline or normal operating pressure, but it may vary depending on the specific system and conditions. Always refer to your pool filter's manual for specific guidance on pressure readings.
Check the psi on the filter tank? If its lower than usual there is something stuck in the lines or jammed in the pump impeller. If its higher than normal, it just needs to be cleaned. Also, if you put the multiport handle into the recirculate position, this will bypass the filter. If everything works better in recirculate then you have a filter problem
The Ideal Gas Laws describe the relationship of temperature, pressure, and volume for a gas. These three things are all related. At lower temperatures a gas will exert lower pressure if the volume remains the same, or can exert the same pressure but in a smaller volume.
There are two factors that affect gas pressure. These factors are temperature and volume. Higher volume means lower pressure. Higher temperature means higher pressure.
Possibly: P1V1 = P2V2 or: increase volume => lower pressure (thinking of the kinetic model)
The pressure on a pool filter can decrease due to clogged or dirty filter elements, insufficient water flow, air leaks in the system, or a problem with the pump. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning or replacing the filter elements and ensuring proper water circulation, can help maintain the pressure in the pool filter.
Possibly: P1V1 = P2V2 or: increase volume => lower pressure (thinking of the kinetic model)
It could be as low as 8, or 10, 12, the pressure could even be lower depending on your filter size, the lower the pressure the cleaner your filter media is the higher the pressure say 17, then you need to back wash or change the media, if you are not using sand.
When intrapulmonary volume increases, the intrapulmonary pressure decreases. This creates a pressure gradient that allows air to flow from higher pressure outside the lungs to the lower pressure inside the lungs during inspiration.
When the pressure of gases lowers, the volume they occupy increases. This is in accordance with Boyle's Law, which states that there is an inverse relationship between pressure and volume when temperature is held constant. Essentially, as pressure decreases, gas molecules are able to spread out more, resulting in an increase in volume.
The pressure of cold gas is determined by its temperature, volume, and the number of gas particles present, following the ideal gas law (PV = nRT). In colder conditions, the kinetic energy of the gas particles decreases, which can lead to lower pressure if the volume remains constant. However, if the volume is allowed to change, the pressure can remain constant or even increase if the gas is compressed. In general, lower temperatures correspond to lower pressures when other conditions are unchanged.
You could lower the temperature.