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    Solar Heater on, low water level pump

    No bubbles after the first couple minutes. Just wondering also if I’d have better performance on solar panels with better flow rate
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    Solar Heater on, low water level pump

    Or is this a non issue with water level just at top of basket, don’t want to overthink things either
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    Solar Heater on, low water level pump

    So if suction side leak was “fixed” there so would “fixing” the suction side leak result in water staying full in pump? Also would I want to increase rpm at this point? (Already 2750). Just seems when solar engaged flow rate definitely down and pool sweep slows etc. Also just don’t want to...
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    Solar Heater on, low water level pump

    There is only 1 skimmer and yes its over 1/2 way up maybe even 3/4. There are no weir doors. I'm pretty new to pools so not sure on performance but no noticeable issues otherwise, only concern was the low water level really just wondering if that would affect the pump either short term or long...
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    Solar Heater on, low water level pump

    I added the info to my signature as requested. Here is a photo of the pool equipment. The water is filling back up after I bypass the solar panels. Let me know if need anything else.
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    Hello from Northern California

    First time pool owner with solar heat. Wanting to learn all I can as its all new to me.
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    Solar Heater on, low water level pump

    Hello all, hoping to get some advice. First time pool owner and bought house with it. Put solar pool heating panels on this winter. Just started them up today to test and am concerned because water level in pool pump drops when the solar heating turns on. It’s still up to almost top of basket...
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