I just opened my pool and I had to replace the Lateral assembly in my sand filter. In years past, my pressure has only been 11 to 13 lbs. Now since starting up, my pressure is 17.. I have backwashed and rinsed several times. New sand and new assembly.. Should I be worried it is that high? No leaks in any connections either.. Appreciate any help!!
Not Too Pool Smart But Question On Pressure
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Did you see 11-13 this year, or did you do repairs before the first startup? Pressure gauges die frequently, especially if they freeze. Does the needle go back to zero when you shut the pump off?
Did you see 11-13 this year, or did you do repairs before the first startup? Pressure gauges die frequently, especially if they freeze. Does the needle go back to zero when you shut the pump off?
I don't believe so but maybe a little..
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I did repairs before the startup.. Pipe broke off of lateral assembly so I couldn't start it until replacing it.. The needle does go back to 0..
I did repairs before the startup.. Pipe broke off of lateral assembly so I couldn't start it until replacing it.. The needle does go back to 0..
If you changed the plumbing and possibly added more sand, then your psi may have changed that much.
I would just use the new psi as a baseline and go from there.
I would just use the new psi as a baseline and go from there.