Time for a new pump?

[krisiak11]

Only start of fourth year for my pump, shouldn’t these typically last longer? Any suggestions on a fix before I call in a repair man? It’s a heyward, out of warranty. The pressure keeps popping between zero and 5, not moving very much water. Any suggestions on a do it yourself fix?

 

[ajw22]

I am not sure that sounds like a pump problem.

What does the pump sound like?

What filter do you have?

Post pics of your equipment.

 

[krisiak11]

 

[krisiak11]

I checked the baskets, checked for air leaks, checked the impeller, and made sure basket was full of water. Ran on backwash, rinse, filter, and waste all the same reaction.

 

[krisiak11]

Not sure if this will work: iCloud

 

[willygee]

Icloud video works..pump rpm sounded steady like mine..is that what you hear?

 

[krisiak11]

Icloud video works..pump rpm sounded steady like mine..is that what you hear?

I would agree the pump sounds steady, but you can here the gushes of water which appears to start right out of the pump, theory further supported based on the backwash and waste cycle which cuts out everything else. I would say pumpe does sound a little louder than it has been over the years.

 

[willygee]

Well the motor sounds okay. Hang tight for the pump experts to kick in.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

It's hard to tell from the video. Does the pump basket remain full of water?

 

[krisiak11]

It's hard to tell from the video. Does the pump basket remain full of water?

 

[krisiak11]

The water is not getting above basket level, if over not much at all.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

If you're getting air in the basket, check the obvious things first. How does the water look in the skimmer basket? Does it look like air is getting sucked into the port? Make sure water level is good, about half way between the top and bottom of the skimmer mouth. Clean and lube the pump lid o-ring. Shutdown power to the pump, remove the basket, and feel around the impeller for any debris/obstructions.

 

[ajw22]

Check your weir door on your skimmers that it is not sticking.

 

[krisiak11]

Would too much water cause this? My levels are high, trying to run waste to reduce level, water level is close to top of skimmer mouth. Impeller was checked, clear. Baskets are clear. Intake is clear in the skimmer. I will double check the O ring. What do you usually use for O ring lube?

 

[krisiak11]

Check your weir door on your skimmers that it is not sticking.

Weir door?

 

[RDFBocephus]

Weir door?

The door on your skimmer.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Use a silicone-based lubricant like Magic Lube 2.

 

[ajw22]

What do you usually use for O ring lube?

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[willygee]

Would too much water cause this? My levels are high, trying to run waste to reduce level, water level is close to top of skimmer mouth. Impeller was checked, clear. Baskets are clear. Intake is clear in the skimmer. I will double check the O ring. What do you usually use for O ring lube?

I've had water above skimmer port from hard rains...pump worked fine.

 

[krisiak11]

Pump Gasket looks good, weir door functioning properly.