Lost pressure

[jjdurrant]

Hey all.. my pool generally runs 12-18PSI.. I noticed my heater shows LO (not enough flow I am guessing) and the PSI gauge on the cart filter canister is only readying about 3PSI. I did buy a riding mower recently and accidently blew a bunch of grass clippings in the pool.. cleaned out skimmers and pump filter basket as well as swapped out the four filter cartridges with some spares I ahd.. there were no clippings in the cartridge filters, but they were a bit slimy. I am at a loss. Any idea what else might be the culprit?

The water flow into the pump seems OK I think.. see pic.

 

[Isaac-1]

My first guess is a clogged suction line

 

[jjdurrant]

My first guess is a clogged suction line

Kinda what I was thinking.. is this a DIY fix?

 

[mas985]

I did buy a riding mower recently and accidently blew a bunch of grass clippings in the pool.

The clippings might have gotten stuck in the impeller. Check the impeller inlet first to see if you can pull anything out but you might need to take the pump apart.

 

[nedchavez]

The grass clippings could make it through the skimmer basket and the pump basket and also clog the pump impeller.

Edit: typing along with you MAS

 

[samiguy]

Here's another idea. The grass "may" have gotten by the pump basket and gotten wound around the impeller of the pump. Kill all power to the pump then remove the pump strainer. Reach in with your fingers and feel if there is anything around the impeller. If so, just keep pulling it out and wash it all out with a garden hose. Replace all the hardware and give it a whirl. Has worked for me several time with pine needles and for some others as well. GOOD LUCK!!!
Sami

 

[samiguy]

LOL...fast responses huh???

 

[nedchavez]

Lol. Sounds like MAS, samiguy, and I have all had the same problem at one time.

 

[jjdurrant]

Thanks guys.. I verified is wasn't a suction line as I am able to draw plenty of water from each one at a time. I am up to 5psi.. I will check the impeller and report back.

 

[samiguy]

Oh yes I have!! I've got $ .05 that it's clipping on/in the impeller.......

 

[Gary R]

Consider using a skimmer sock. I only clean out pump basket once a season.

Gary R

 

[pwrstrk]

I use skimmer socks all the time, they work great.

 

[jjdurrant]

I do as well.. but the clippings were just too many!

 

[jjdurrant]

Thanks guys.. it was indeed grass clippings in the impeller. Sprayed everything out with garden house and all is well again!

 

[pwrstrk]

Good job !!

 

[samiguy]

Ah yes......another winner!!!!!
(I'll take my nickel now!)LOL...
Sami