i have been running my pump 24/7 for 2 days now ive noticed the returns will slow down after a few hours i can switch the pump off and switch it back on and the returns speed back up any ideas of what could be causing this? also i noticed the water in the pump basket spins much quicker at first than it does after a few hours
pump issue?
- Thread starter baylorbeargp
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The water in the pump basket should be virtually invisible. No bubbles, and it should actually take a pretty close look to see it at all if there aren't bugs or other small debris in there.
JohnT said:
ah thank you for the reply...does that mean i have too much water in the basket or is it another issue?
- May 3, 2007
- 16,815
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
What John is refering to is that the pump basket has no air in it. If it is full of water without air it looks as though there is nothing in it but in reality it is full of water. If air is getting into the pump it can affect the flow rate. Also, if there is something in the impeller, it can also affect the flow rate. So do you see air bubbles in the pump basket?
Also, does filter pressure change when the flow rate changes. If so how? This can be an important clue to the problem.
Also, does filter pressure change when the flow rate changes. If so how? This can be an important clue to the problem.
it appears that there is one bubble at the top of the pot...i discovered the pressure gauge is broken today i'll have to replace it tomorrow...we just moved into a new house with a pool
- May 3, 2007
- 16,815
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
The problem could also be related to the filter. What type of filter do you have? DE filters can sometimes behave that way and may need a grid cleaning.