Extremely Loud Filter & Shaking

[okeeinthesun]

Hi all,

I woke up this morning to an extremely loud sound coming from my filter. Video link below. In the video, the sound goes away because I stopped the pump running. Sound only appears to occur when the pump is running at high RPM (3000+), during priming and initial morning startup. The PSI on the pressure gauge was not any higher than normal when the sound was occuring. Pool built in April of '21, just ordered my first replacement filter cartridge in case that is the problem... Pool was replastered in November due to installation issue at time of original construction.

LINK TO VIDEO

Any help is GREATLY appreciate,

Jacob

 

[JamesW]

Sounds like maybe a problem with the impeller.

I would check the impeller and seal and remove and clean the cartridge and check for any obstructions.

 

[woodyp]

What kind of filter is that?

 

[okeeinthesun]

Sounds like maybe a problem with the impeller.

I would check the impeller and seal and remove and clean the cartridge and check for any obstructions.

I will check into that and circle back, thanks for the suggestion.

 

[okeeinthesun]

What kind of filter is that?

It is a Hayward Swim Clear Single Element

 

[okeeinthesun]

Sounds like maybe a problem with the impeller.

I would check the impeller and seal and remove and clean the cartridge and check for any obstructions.

Checked the impeller, no debris or any obstructions. I cleaned the cartridge yesterday, and go figure, once reinstalled and operating this morning is when the sound occurred. Some pics of the filter and cartridge included:

 

[JamesW]

Maybe a loose seal between the filter cartridge and the filter housing?

The fit should be snug.

 

[okeeinthesun]

Maybe a loose seal between the filter cartridge and the filter housing?

The fit should be snug.

I grabbed a bit of lubricant from Home Depot and applied it to make sure the o-ring was snug and well sealed, unfortunately the sound is still very much present. Any other thoughts for me to try out? Thanks for troubleshooting with me.

 

[JamesW]

I think that it might be the pump seal.

Take the filter cartridge out and see if the sound goes away.

 

[okeeinthesun]

no sound without the cartridge. There is a slow drip coming from the filter seal area without it in, figured that may be relevant. Picture of that drip location attached.

 

[JamesW]

It might be the hole in the cartridge top or bottom is too big and allowing water to bypass through a gap causing a vibration.

 

[okeeinthesun]

I assume I will know one way or the other when the new cartridge I ordered comes in a couple days? I will circle back with some hopeful closure once I get it in. Would you recommend I not run the pump without the cartridge in while I was? Thanks again & Happy New Year.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Jacob,

Can you show us some pics of the whole equipment pad..


Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[JamesW]

The cartridge should fit snugly over the round part in the top and in the bottom.

Is the fit tight or loose?

What is downstream of the filter?

 

[okeeinthesun]

Jacob,

Can you show us some pics of the whole equipment pad..


Thanks,

Jim R.

Here is a couple angles of the setup:

 

[okeeinthesun]

The cartridge should fit snugly over the round part in the top and in the bottom.

Is the fit tight or loose?

What is downstream of the filter?


View attachment 467476

It appears to be a good fit, but it’s hard to really say for certain. Looking down at the “fit” it appears there may be about a centimeter gap all the way around between the cartridge and the filter housing. A couple pics for reference, one showing what is downstream, and another one looking down the cartridge (difficult to discern anything from that one).

 

[Jimrahbe]

Jacob,

Ok, I give up... What is the strange white device right after the output of the filter??

It appears to get AC power???

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Jacob,

As a test, I'd take the SWCG out and fire it up and see what you get.

I'd only run it long enough to see if it solved your filter issue. You'd have to do something to keep the water way for the pump, like maybe add a piece of 3" or 4" drainpipe just to get the water away for the pad.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[JamesW]

Ok, I give up... What is the strange white device right after the output of the filter??

https://www.amazon.com/Grid-Controls-Switch-M-210-Spigot/dp/B006H48X7U

 

[JamesW]