This is my second year with a pool. I have a Hayward sand filter. Over the winter the standpipe got damaged. I replaced it and started trying to open the pool.
I am running into two main issues.
I've been battling these issues for a month now and I'm about to pull my hair out.
On top of that I was an idiot and tried to unscrew the pressure valve while the pump was running to see if there was any air and it shot out and cracked the multi port valve so l need to order a new one now.
Please, any help would be appreciated. I've called 4 different pool companies and they either haven't returned my calls or tell me they only install.
I am running into two main issues.
- My pump won't prime all the way. l've checked for air leaks and have found none. If I switch from filter to recirculating mode it primes just fine, then I switch back to filter and looses 3 inches of water in the pump basket.
- After backwashing and rinsing the pool runs fine, then after about 1-2 hours I loose significant pressure to the jets and the skimmers are barely pulling any water in.
This is with the pump running at 3000rpm
I've been battling these issues for a month now and I'm about to pull my hair out.
On top of that I was an idiot and tried to unscrew the pressure valve while the pump was running to see if there was any air and it shot out and cracked the multi port valve so l need to order a new one now.
Please, any help would be appreciated. I've called 4 different pool companies and they either haven't returned my calls or tell me they only install.