Hello all! I’m trying to open pool and when I start the filter everything starts but after 3 or 4 minutes I lose suction. I have a Hayward EC65 DE filter, in a 24,000 gallon pool. I switched filters out and same thing is happening. We are using a bag of DE powder that is one year old (at least) and there is a chance it got damp at some point. Any suggestions would be welcome. Still a rookie with pools.
Pump and filter start but lose suction after 3 or 4 minutes.
- Thread starter JeremyPA
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,504
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Welcome to TFP.
Losing suction is indicative of a suction side air leak. It is not a filter problem.
Post pics of your equipment pad.
What model pump do you have?
Have you put Pool Lube - Further Reading on the pump lid O ring?
www.troublefreepool.com
Losing suction is indicative of a suction side air leak. It is not a filter problem.
Post pics of your equipment pad.
What model pump do you have?
Have you put Pool Lube - Further Reading on the pump lid O ring?
Suction Side Air Leaks
If you see air bubbles coming out of the return lines in your pool, you likely have a leak. Some signs that a suction side plumbing leak has occurred include: Read more
www.troublefreepool.com