I switched from a sand filter to a cartridge filter xstream Hayward, I’ve been having issues with the suction into the skimmer which is barely any and the return pressure is low, I even removed the valves and ran the hose straight to the pump and still same low pressure, I even bought a new pump 1.5hp Hayward and still same low pressure I can’t figure out what’s going on
Skimmer suction and low pressure return
- Thread starter Jnasty84
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 58,612
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Welcome to the forum!
What you are seeing normally implies a dirty filter. Have you cleaned your filter?
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.
What you are seeing normally implies a dirty filter. Have you cleaned your filter?
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,612
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
The next most likely reason is you have algae. Can you post your current pool water chemistry test results from your own test kit?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,612
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Order a test kit now. See Test Kits Compared. I suggest the TF100 or TFPro from TFTestkits.net.
While you wait on your kit, if the water flow is hampered continuously, remove the cartridge filter and pump the water that way to distribute the 5 ppm FC worth of liquid chlorine you will add to the pool water each day.
While you wait on your kit, if the water flow is hampered continuously, remove the cartridge filter and pump the water that way to distribute the 5 ppm FC worth of liquid chlorine you will add to the pool water each day.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,612
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
OK - pictures count alot.
The water looks good. You still need a proper test kit, so get that ordered.
You have a suction side air leak. Check all connections from the pump to the pool on the suction side. Also check and lubricate the gasket for the pump basket lid. Use Pool Lube - Further Reading
The water looks good. You still need a proper test kit, so get that ordered.
You have a suction side air leak. Check all connections from the pump to the pool on the suction side. Also check and lubricate the gasket for the pump basket lid. Use Pool Lube - Further Reading