I have a new Summerwaves Sand Filter that has only been running for about a week now. The water flow is pretty slow and the psi reading stays at 0 all the time. I tried backwashing and rinsing several times without any improvement, so I was hoping someone here may have some suggestions on how to fix it. Here's a link to the filter that I have: Summer Waves 10'' Sand Filtration System | Polygroupstore
Low flow and 0 psi on sand filter
- Thread starter collinsj102
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,785
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
You may have a couple issues at once. For example, the PSI not moving could be a bad gauge. Was the pool closed for the winter? If so, did you remove the gauge or bring the filter out of the elements? The low flow could be algae overwhelming the filter, but then you can't tell "if" the gauge is defective.
If none of those apply, you could have a possible obstruction in your suction line. Check to ensure water flows easily from the pool suction port to the pump. Last item ..... any chance you have the hoses connected backwards? It happens more than you would think, so double check.
If none of those apply, you could have a possible obstruction in your suction line. Check to ensure water flows easily from the pool suction port to the pump. Last item ..... any chance you have the hoses connected backwards? It happens more than you would think, so double check.
Thanks! It's a brand new filter and the pool was taken down during the winter, so I don't think that's the problem. I will check the hoses tomorrow to see if they have any obstructions. I think I have the hoses connected correctly... they were both 1.5" hoses of the same length.