pump at 30psi when off and goes to 44psi when on

[fourofsmith]

We started our pump for first time this year last night. We noticed the psi was at 44psi when usually we run at start up 12psi very odd. Did a backwash,rinse cycle psi no change. Thought we would just check on it later and blew a 10 ft water spout shortly thereafter. One of the hoses blew off. We have an old hayward sand filter. Checked all parts and added new sand to top off this year. Last year replaced all sand. Any ideas for us on the psi being so high? Should we start with changing the guage?

 

[jblizzle]

If it does not go to zero when the pump is off, then you need a new gauge.

 

[elwood58]

Time for a new gauge.

 

[bobodaclown]

Here's a place you can order online. The liquid filled gauges last longer. It's about as cheap as you can get them from the big box stores for the non-liquid filled ones. I've had mine for 2 years now no issues.
liquid-filled-pressure-gauge-inexpensive-8-19-3-26-13-t54701.html?hilit=liquid%20filled%20gauge

 

[fourofsmith]

Thanks we are all better and within an hour went from green to "clearish" A day or two and we will be thouroughly entertained!Thanks again!