Bleeding Hayward DE filter

[tpm]

Hello
Setup my filter and pump. Usually I get a good stream of air before water at the top bleeder valve. Now it only trickles. Have good return pressure however. Thoughts?
I hate to backwash in the first hour and will need to tomorrow because it's really dirty thanks to the Loop Lock cover

Thanks

 

[jblizzle]

Likely a little debris has been caught in the port.
Could open it and shoot a water hose into the port and see if that clears it ... otherwise have to take the lid off.

 

[tpm]

Ok. So remove the bleeder valve but not entire assembly right? The ccx1000v valve correct?

Thanks

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Or maybe the clear tube I have attached to it?

 

[jblizzle]

Right, or just open the orange valve and shoot some water in the exit port.

 

[tpm]

Great, I'll try it. Thanks

Ok tried it but no luck. Is it possible a backwash could unclog it or should I just pick up,a new part?

Thanks again

 

[jblizzle]

No a backwash would still be putting pressure on any debris that's suck there. You may not need a new part you might just need to take the filter lid off and inspect things.

 

[tpm]

No a backwash would still be putting pressure on any debris that's suck there. You may not need a new part you might just need to take the filter lid off and inspect things.

Ok Ill take it apart later. Thanks again

 

[tpm]

UPDATE

I took the top bleeder valve assembly off as shooting water in it didn't work. I than tried water on both ends after grabbing debris with needle nose pliers. Still no good. Took it in the garage and the air compressor did the trick. A good size hair ball came out.
I put silicone grease on O rings and put it back. All's good

Thanks again

 

[jblizzle]

Well, that would certainly cause a problem
Glad you got it fixed

 

[tpm]

Thanks!