We've been fighting what I had assumed was evaporation all summer. I probably should have done a bucket test much sooner, but I confirmed this morning that our pool is leaking water.
Symptoms:
When our pump is in Filter mode, I can see a steady trickle of water coming out of our waste line.
When our pump is in Backwash mode, some of the waste also comes back through the return lines.
I'm pretty sure this would indicate a problem with our valve (It's a Hayward Vari-Flo Valve).
I'd like to unscrew the valve and take a look at it - I'm guessing I'll see the problem pretty quickly at that point. What do I need to keep in mind before working on the valve? I'll make sure all the power to the pump is shut off first; is there any need to drain the filter and/or the pump?
Anything else I should keep in mind? Any chance there's another problem I should consider first?
Thanks!!
Symptoms:
When our pump is in Filter mode, I can see a steady trickle of water coming out of our waste line.
When our pump is in Backwash mode, some of the waste also comes back through the return lines.
I'm pretty sure this would indicate a problem with our valve (It's a Hayward Vari-Flo Valve).
I'd like to unscrew the valve and take a look at it - I'm guessing I'll see the problem pretty quickly at that point. What do I need to keep in mind before working on the valve? I'll make sure all the power to the pump is shut off first; is there any need to drain the filter and/or the pump?
Anything else I should keep in mind? Any chance there's another problem I should consider first?
Thanks!!