This is no doubt a 101 question, sorry. My pool was installed just last year. The pressure always used to go back down to about 13 PSI when I'd backwash. This year, I can't get it below about 18 PSI. Is this normal? I assume there's junk in there I can't get out with backwashing; just want to be sure. Today I ran the backwash longer than usual (several minutes), and turned the pump off/on several times to try jarring junk free. Still at ~18 PSI.
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Could be as simple as a bad gauge. I've had to replace one before. They are only about $5 if I remember right.
I would not buy a junk pressure gauge. The glycerin ones from tftestkits are really nice and not much more than the regular ones you find locally.
You could also try Deep Cleaning your Sand Filter
You could also try Deep Cleaning your Sand Filter
Thank you. It's such a relief getting responses from people who are nice. Seriously.
Unrelated question: I constantly find sand in the pool. Mainly in the automatic cleaner's bag (Polaris). Not a huge amount, maybe a handful of sand every couple weeks. Is this normal? The contractor said it was, but I've spent a year wondering if they broke one or more laterals...
Unrelated question: I constantly find sand in the pool. Mainly in the automatic cleaner's bag (Polaris). Not a huge amount, maybe a handful of sand every couple weeks. Is this normal? The contractor said it was, but I've spent a year wondering if they broke one or more laterals...
I get a lot of sand in my robot, from it blowing into the pool from the air. If you think you have a problem, turn off the pump, wait about 30 minutes, then turn it on while someone holds a sock over a return. That'll tell you if it is coming from the filter.
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