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  1. rmace32

    Losing pressure in filter

    So when I had the sand in the pool, I sucked a lot of it up into the skimmer. Could sand be sitting in the suction line? The pump stays primed, I’ve never had an issue with that. And the gauge goes to zero immediately when shut off so I feel like the gauge is fine. I have noticed when the...
  2. rmace32

    Losing pressure in filter

    Yes I have shut off valves on two skimmers and the main drain
  3. rmace32

    Losing pressure in filter

    Shoot. Now that you mention that, reminded me of something I believe is super relevant but I have no idea what it means. Prior to installing the new sand filter I had an old DE filter. I was having the same issue with low water pressure returning to the pool. If I ran the filter, after a few...
  4. rmace32

    Losing pressure in filter

    I have a push pull valve on the filter so I don’t have that option. It’s just filter or backwash.
  5. rmace32

    Losing pressure in filter

    I have a Pentair SuperFlo 1.5hp pump. The pump is newer I just got it last year. The skimmer baskets are clear and have been while getting the pressure drop. Another thing I have tried was the impeller on the pump. I spun this with a screwdriver and it didn’t feel obstructed.
  6. rmace32

    Losing pressure in filter

    Also it is an in ground pool and the water is very cloudy.
  7. rmace32

    Losing pressure in filter

    I had a new sand filter installed this year and have nothing but problems. The filter I have is a Pentair Triton II side mount TR100 sand filter. I have sand and glass installed in the filter. I started off with having sand in the pool and a lot of it. I found that problem as it was missing...