I use hayward cartridge filter with a hayward power flo matrix 1.5hp pump and have seen an increase in the psi to 20 when it normally runs at 15psi. I see a difference in the water flow output also. I had cleaned the cartridge, even if it wasn't very dirty, and had seen the PSI return to 15 for a short time prior to this returning to the 20 psi. I don't want to continue running this at 20PSI and find out later that I had been damaging the pump at the result. Should I be concerned and if so, what can I do to troubleshoot the problem?
PSI increases to 20psi
- Thread starter odonnell363
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363,
It will not hurt the pump...
If you can clean the filter, and the pressure returns to normal, and then quickly goes back up, it is almost always an indication that you have algae, even if you can't see it yet. The problem is normally a chemical issue and has nothing to do with the pump or your filter.
Is your pool clear, cloudy or green???
Thanks,
Jim R.
It will not hurt the pump...
If you can clean the filter, and the pressure returns to normal, and then quickly goes back up, it is almost always an indication that you have algae, even if you can't see it yet. The problem is normally a chemical issue and has nothing to do with the pump or your filter.
Is your pool clear, cloudy or green???
Thanks,
Jim R.
Thanks jimrahbe, the water is crystal clear. I had recently added soda ash to correct ph levels, I'll add algaecide and see if this corrects the issue.
363,
It is your pool and you can do what you want, but I suggest that you take a good read through our Pool School and see what we are all about.
We do not recommend any of the pool store magic potions, and algaecide it just one of them.
If you follow the TFP pool care process, you just don't need anything else.
Thanks,
Jim R.