We have a have a 5 pool pump water circulation system running in parallel, that supplies water to 8 test bays. 3 are plumbed close together. Well, lately pump 1 has started to cavitate to the point that it caused the pressure side piping at the pump union to swell. Although, if you run pump 1 by itself, it runs perfectly. It’s like pumps 2 and 3 are starving the supply water from pump 1. Note: The supply water comes from large tanks that are suspended on racks above the pump system. Could there be too much suction pressure coming from the water tanks? I am at a loss and I need to find out how to stop the problem. Thanks for any advice.
Pump 1 of 3 cavitating
- Thread starter Brenty59
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,762
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Is one pipe or tank trying to supply water to multiple pumps or does each pump have its own dedicated pipes and supply tank?
Calling @mas985
Calling @mas985
Your explanation does not make much sense.
What size pumps?
What size pipes?
What is a "Test Bay"?
Can you show pictures?
Can you explain better exactly what is happening and what the system is?
Why do you have the tanks?
Why 5 pumps in parallel?
What size pumps?
What size pipes?
What is a "Test Bay"?
Can you show pictures?
Can you explain better exactly what is happening and what the system is?
Why do you have the tanks?
Why 5 pumps in parallel?
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