Filter pressure takes long time to build up after emptying strainer basket

[paulmaz]

So its wintertime here in San Antonio (ha! 70 degrees) My Water is 58 degrees, so kids not swimming anymore!

Anyway, so yesterday I turned off my filter and emptied my strainer basket. Usually, after putting it back and tightening lid and turning back on it takes a few minutes to get pressure back and filtering normally. But yesterday, it took over 25 minutes to get back to normal. Once it got back, it is running fine. (pressure around 23)

What could this be? Why did it take so long? Is that normal? Should I be concerned?

thanks!

 

[samwestx]

Did you make sure to fill your pump up to its measuring point before turning it back on? I close my skimmers and main drain before opening pump basket to prevent water from going below level on pump.....

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[jblizzle]

Did you clean and lube the pump lid o ring? Did you open the air relief valve on the filter while priming until all the air was out?

 

[paulmaz]

the answer to the above questions is NO. I would just open the strainer basket, empty it, and then put back on. I will make sure I am doing all these things. I guess I can look at the pump and filter manuals to do these steps??

What do I lube the O ring with?

 

[Dougk30]

So its wintertime here in San Antonio (ha! 70 degrees)

Man I feel terrible for you!! LOL

 

[paulmaz]

Amazing how much you can learn by reading the pump manual!! Got the procedures down for cleaning the basket. Also just ordered some Magic Lube II from Amazon to lubricate the O-ring.

Thanks everyone. Stay Warm!

 

[jblizzle]

I just got some of that lube too

Hope that fixes it up.