Weirdest question I think I have ever presented to you all -
Just finished a revamp on my 40 year old pool - new cooping, tile and surfacing (drain hole plugged). Replaced pump and motor for prosperity, as well. Cleaned and replaced the filters. Everything is clean, clear and running really well, inlet valves are pushing water with no air - so I am scratching my head and thinking how can my filter psi be only 6 when it has been running 9 for years - could the revamp have brought the old gal back to a new norm?
1) for the last 10 years running at a consistent 9-10 psi - now 6 psi
2) new revamp gave me chip out and brand new inlet valves
3) troubleshot all the causes for low psi - water level perfect, clogs in skimmer, piping, etc, double checked all the connections, 0-Rings replaced with pump (but double checked), etc. - but nothing is a problem (assuming gauge is still working)
4) history of plumbing: a) replaced skimmer 5 years ago; inlet valve leaks 7 years ago resolved; motor replaced 10 years ago (prior to this new one)
Pool is 75 feet perimeter, 4 inlet valves, 1 skimmer, with 1-1/2 in PVC piping and only a 1 HP pump and filter connections (see pic), pretty simple.
Thoughts
Just finished a revamp on my 40 year old pool - new cooping, tile and surfacing (drain hole plugged). Replaced pump and motor for prosperity, as well. Cleaned and replaced the filters. Everything is clean, clear and running really well, inlet valves are pushing water with no air - so I am scratching my head and thinking how can my filter psi be only 6 when it has been running 9 for years - could the revamp have brought the old gal back to a new norm?
1) for the last 10 years running at a consistent 9-10 psi - now 6 psi
2) new revamp gave me chip out and brand new inlet valves
3) troubleshot all the causes for low psi - water level perfect, clogs in skimmer, piping, etc, double checked all the connections, 0-Rings replaced with pump (but double checked), etc. - but nothing is a problem (assuming gauge is still working)
4) history of plumbing: a) replaced skimmer 5 years ago; inlet valve leaks 7 years ago resolved; motor replaced 10 years ago (prior to this new one)
Pool is 75 feet perimeter, 4 inlet valves, 1 skimmer, with 1-1/2 in PVC piping and only a 1 HP pump and filter connections (see pic), pretty simple.
Thoughts