hello, in need of help or ideas.
I have a 15 x 30 rectangle pool, approx 13,500 gallons with an elevated spa. My pool equipment
sits roughly about 40-50 ft away from my pool. Pool is about 4 years old.
I recently upgraded my single speed Pentair 2.0 HP Pump to a Jacuzzi - JVS185S 1.85 THP Variable speed pump.
When I purchased the pump, I was aware of the slight drop in horse power but I thought it was negligible and shouldn't be an issue.
Prior to upgrading, I had no issues whatsoever.
Since the install in early February, this pump has never been able to maintain prime. The water sits roughly 2-4 inches below the lid.
The only way I have been able to prime the pump is during backwash, or if I open up my Spa Drain (never had to do this before). And even
then it will only hold prime until the pump shuts off. When it turns back on prime has been lost.
My equipment has been inspected twice by a local pool company, and they have found no cause for this. No leaks at all.
Anybody experience similar issues? Is my pump to small? should I upgrade to a 2.7 HP Pump?
TIA,
Eddie.
I have a 15 x 30 rectangle pool, approx 13,500 gallons with an elevated spa. My pool equipment
sits roughly about 40-50 ft away from my pool. Pool is about 4 years old.
I recently upgraded my single speed Pentair 2.0 HP Pump to a Jacuzzi - JVS185S 1.85 THP Variable speed pump.
When I purchased the pump, I was aware of the slight drop in horse power but I thought it was negligible and shouldn't be an issue.
Prior to upgrading, I had no issues whatsoever.
Since the install in early February, this pump has never been able to maintain prime. The water sits roughly 2-4 inches below the lid.
The only way I have been able to prime the pump is during backwash, or if I open up my Spa Drain (never had to do this before). And even
then it will only hold prime until the pump shuts off. When it turns back on prime has been lost.
My equipment has been inspected twice by a local pool company, and they have found no cause for this. No leaks at all.
Anybody experience similar issues? Is my pump to small? should I upgrade to a 2.7 HP Pump?
TIA,
Eddie.