My Filter's Pressure Gauge Doesn't Seem to be Working

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aumfc

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Apr 16, 2023
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Pelham, AL
Pool Size
35000
Surface
Plaster
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
I cleaned the filters in September when we stopped using the pool but we don't close the pool completely. Chlorine and pH levels were checked and adjusted throughout the winter. There hasn't been much debris in the pool at all.

Water is still flowing fine from the looks of the pool. Seems like the gauge is likely the problem, but has anyone else experienced this? Tips or suggestions on what to do next?

It's still cold. I'd prefer not to be outside for a long period of time so looking for some guidance.

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Thanks!
 
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JamesW said:

Jandy DEV60 Pressure Gauge Replacement

Hope you all are staying safe during this storm! My pressure gauge has been reading abnormally low (between 3-5psi). My DE filter was due for a cleaning anyway, so I broke it down, cleaned everything, and reassembled. After recharging the filter, the pressure gauge is still reading about...
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Thanks. Would you agree it's a bad gauge? Would it be possible for the pressure to be so high after a few months of non-use and clear water that it's off the chart?
 
My gauge housing with pressure relief was clogged with pool brush bristles when my gauge stopped working. I had the replacement on hand before messing with it and facepalmed pretty hard when I went to swap them.
aumfc said:
Would it be possible for the pressure to be so high after a few months of non-use and clear water that it's off the chart?
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You probably couldn't get 60 psi if you tried, and the needle would be pegged, not 0. :)
 
Thanks all. I figured it would be bad but want to be sufficiently prepared. Nothing worse than thinking something is small problem, taking things apart, then learning you have a bigged/different problem that you know have to scramble to get parts for / figure out. :)
 
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aumfc said:
taking things apart, then learning you have a bigged/different problem that you know have to scramble to get parts for / figure out. :)
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I gambled it was shot, and was wrong. If I gambled i could easily fix it, I'd also be wrong. Freaking Murphys, i tellyawhut.
 
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