Recent content by dckbcpool

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    Pump Filter Basket only Half Full

    The issue is fixed. Posting here so that maybe other newbies will get an easy fix sometime. Turns out the Filters needed to be cleaned. There was a great youtube video of my exact model that i followed. Once i fired it back up, everything worked fine but definitely time for new filters are...
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    Pump Filter Basket only Half Full

    Thanks so much. I'll pass on the snake now :-) I tried to clean out the oring, etc. doesnt seem to be the issue. starting to wonder if a dirty filter could be a culprit? Not sure though if that would prevent the filter pump from filling up.
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    Pump Filter Basket only Half Full

    Thank you, here are some pics, but very hard to take of whats going on inside while its on. I find it interesting when the pump is off, the water no longer drains to the bottom - it used to do that. Image 5610. Is it possible the pool filter is dirty and cannot get the water through fast...
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    Pump Filter Basket only Half Full

    Hello, we have had our pool for a couple years. Recently started doing the service myself to try and save some money. All has been well so far except for the mystery that currently presents itself. -Salt water pool, about 21K gallons; currently chlorinator is off due to low water temps...