Just back washed then rinsed. When I turned it back to filtration my gauge and pressure are jumping back and forth between 0 psi and 18 psi. It keeps bouncing back and forth every 30 seconds or so and bubbles are coming from the return jets. Help?????
Pump pressure help!!
- Thread starter Jjpool
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Probably a bad gauge. Any idea when it was last replaced?
Not sure I can help with the bubbles, though.
Not sure I can help with the bubbles, though.
It sounds to me like your pump is loosing prime, did you clean the pump strainer basket while it was off? If so did you lubricate the basket o-ring with silicone lubricant before sealing it back up and check for debris (twigs, etc.) around the fitting?
How does the pump basket look? Is it full of water?
Generally, air bubbles indicate a suction side leak, however, it could be you inadvertently got some air into your filter, and it's not bleeding out properly.
Generally, air bubbles indicate a suction side leak, however, it could be you inadvertently got some air into your filter, and it's not bleeding out properly.
I will try these suggestions this afternoon when we get home! Thanks much! Stay tuned please!!
Confirming what others have said, you are loosing prime. Either a suction side leak or perhaps because your pool water level is too low and you are sucking in air at the skimmer.
Check the water level also. Sounds like it may be sucking air from skimmer if its got presure then no presure
Hi everyone, thanks so much for your tips. We cleaned pump basket and stuck hands in pipe to clear. Added more water before closing pump. Wasted out a lot of rainwater and then back washed again. All seems to be running fine now!! Thanks for all of your responses and advice!!!!
Yes, I had this problem exactly! I wish I found these forums sooner.