pH 7.2-7.6, Alkalinity 80-150 ppm, Calcium, 150 ppm minimum for vinyl 180 ppm for plaster. Check the pH and lower it to 7.2, and then add shock chlorine, until the water turns blue-grey, with no hint of green. Pressure never rises above 24. Hi Dennis, either there is a split/crack in your vacuum hose, or an air leak in front of the pump. Odd problem. You can also raise the pump/filter higher, placing it 24 off the ground, on a small, sturdy table for example, will reduce the volume of gravity water flow considerably. I have a Hayward Power-flo matrix filter for my 10,000 gallon above ground pool. I dont know why Its not reading. The water had turn green and hadn't been changed for many years. As long as the pump continues to pump, there should be no problem. [FONT="]When the pump is running both the suction and the pressure is operating at about 50% as well. While in operation, a pool filter is actually quiet. For a different valve? Cameron, please read similar problems / solutions in the comments below. Safety gloves (acid resistant) Instructions Backwash the filter for 5 minutes and turn the pump off. Rinse does the same thing and back flush barely comes out . again checked everywhere i can think of and still no fix. at hardware store), and use it to blow water back to the pool, to clear out potential clogs and can also be used from the skimmer to the pump, and plug the pump intake, or close the filter valve, to pressurize the suction manifold and pump basket, to check for air leaks. But with clean and clear water, a properly sized and well operating pool filter should ideally have a filter run of 3-6 weeks between cleanings. I took the filter out for a cleaning the other day as pressure was a bit weak and when I got done with the hose down I reinstalled everything and opened the breather valve to refill the collection basket with water in the pump, and wait for the filter housing to fill up with water too. They can help you diagnose the problem and find the best solution. I have a Hayward DE filter with a slide valve, I have always done the back washing and cleaning myself with no problems until last night, I went to do the usual(or so I thought) cleaning I do every 2 months. Thank you! We have replaced the o ring, thoroughly soaked and cleaned the filter and backwashed several times. Since it happens while the valve is on Filter AND while the MPV is on Recirculate position, this means a dirty filter is not to blame, but must be something before the impeller. My sand filter is losing water pressure/flow. The pool filter is not electric, and only the pump turns on. Also skimmer basket and basket at the pump are cleaned out. Hi Matt, I might call that a surging pump, and it can be fixed. The reason the pressure is rising too fast likely has to do with your filter media (sand, cartridge or grids) being clogged up. Or maybe is missing the pump lid o-ring? So now you have slower flow, but better filtration. Any suggestions? 50 psi is the max working pressure for that filter, and you risk a rupture of the tank or valve that can injure or kill a person standing nearby, or at least destroy the filter and drain the pool. When I run the filter plenty of water comes out of the return and stays that way for several minutes, but when I come back in a few hours it seems to have slowed dramatically. Could I have damaged the laterals when adding the sand with no water? Check your water chemistry to ensure. 1. I have a 2252 Coleman II Above ground pool. I have taken these out and cleaned them many times, however, this time I can not pull out the bottom filter. Does the filter backwash at full flow? The handle is no even movable until power is cut. Valves are all on 50/50 and running at 15 on pressure gage.Pool is a 17 x 32 in ground with a 1 hp Hayward motor. That would be normal I guess. If you solar pool heater is not working, or not working like it used to, your first step should be to investigate your filter cleanliness, clean it, and possibly replace it. I read elsewhere that vinegar may be used also. If this means I have a clog somewhere I have no idea how to unclog it. Or have a serice come out and replace the multiport valve.i have no experience in the inner working of the valve. We have done everything to think of and our pressure still goes up to at least 30 within at most and hour and a half. This year same problem with backwash. Main issues being no PSI during waste and sand blowing back into the pool.Help would be much appreciated! I would consider cutting all the holes in the pool to 1.5 but I dont want to have to drain the pool half way. This setting is used to flush out the filter when the sand filter media becomes overloaded with dirt and debris. I fixed it!! If your pool is very large, the sand filter might not be able to effectively clean all of the water. When the water flows to a trickle, if pressure is NOT high on the filter, then look for an obstruction before the impeller. The filter will recycle and return into the pool, but when I set it to Filter, I feel a slight movement at the return in the pool, but no water is returning into the pool. Is there a common valve or manifold issue? The skimmer suction may be low because the water is too high, or the weir is stuck, or the pump is weak or the impeller clogged, or the filter dirty, or the main drain valve open too much, or the skimmer line is clogged, or the pipe is collapsed. The crack has to be open 1 mm or so, enough to allow the glue to get in there. Almost forced. I have pressure when I backwash and in waste. Is that as effective? But more than that, if its cups of sand, there must be a broken lateral, broken standpipe, or standpipe not sealing into valve. It could be something clogging the impeller, maybe the pump basket is not locked in place and letting debris bypass. Irrigate with a garden hose is good too, allowing the tank to overflow. Second, did you fill with sand labeled Pool Filter Sand on the bag? Hi ya Mandy, that would/could/should mean that either there is an air leak drawing in air instead of water (the path of least resistance), or the impeller is clogged, or worse the impeller has melted or disconnected from the shaft, or it could be a motor problem. Nice trick, to use the pantyhose under the eyeball lock ring, there is a product we have called Slime Bag, which attaches to a wall return, and is a thick filter fabric, and acts like a secondary filter. I have an Intex sand filter pump that is only about 3 months old. Simple replacement of this ring will fix this problem in most instances. this week i put new sand in the filter backwashed it (maybe the grandson? [/FONT], [FONT="]The basket in the pool pump never filled 100% (filled about 50%). I have everything set up as it should be, according to the manuals I found online. If there is PVC pipe attached to the waste line, and not a flexible backwash hose, then you may assume a clog or collapse of the line. What that means is that once you back wash you'll notice your filter will be at the lowest pressure to say you're at ten pounds, you don't back wash again until it goes up to about 18 or 20 pounds. Andrea, not sure what N is, perhaps Waste, but recirculate is a filter bypass setting, where water does not enter the filter tank. After changing the sand and backwashing and rinsing the psi on the guage is still 20 psi. I then added no phos as suggested based on my last water test. I have a sand filter /pump combo on an 18 above ground pool. How can I test my valve to make sure its working properly? It could be an air leak near the pump like a loose pump lid, or a loose pipe coming into the pump. Any information would be greatly appreciated. And suggestion on what could cause the problem between the intake weir and the pump? If there is air coming in , I cant find it. Does the filter Bump normally, with the bump handle? Pool Pump Not Pulling Water Out Of The Pool. I was told it might be a bad cartridge so I exchanged it for a new one. Pool filter gauges are inexpensive instruments that will fail in time. If you do have water moving, but 0 psi on the gauge, the gauge may be broken, stuck or clogged. Hello, I purchased a year old Coleman 22 x 53 above ground power steel pool, which, with its parts, I believe is a Bestway product. Backwash, restart, its fine, 30 minutes later same thing. 0 psi generally means -0- flow, no water moving. How do I know it is working properly? Again I thank you for your patience. I have a Haywood filter I tried to put a new pressure gauge on but wont take tried to put pipe tape on but the threads I think Are striped . Pool got slightly cloudy. Another common issues is caused by the pool filter valve on sand or D.E. If you would rather not tackle that, you can call for a service company to come and do it. I turned the valve to recirculate and it seems to work ok. Hi Dave, pull out the grids and soak in a DE Filter Chemical solution, or soak in a 10% muriatic acid solution 1-gal acid per 10 gals water, rinse and then soak in a 2 cup per 10-gal, TSP solution. I have a C1200 Haywood C1200 Pool Filter system. see this post: I just backwashes and rinsed my pump and when I went to put it back on filter, nothing is happening. Its so helpful. We finally figured out the water was pulling from the jet source. You should at least clean out the basket daily. What is the best way to correct this issue-Should I clean the filter grids- if so how? Does this mean i have a clog? Fourth, are there any valves in front of the system that are closed, or are there plugs in the pool that need to be removed? Circulation, backwash, rinse modes all work fine, but in filtration mode after a few minutes, it looses power it doesnt pull water thru the system. Above, we talked about the importance of water pressure, lines, pumps, and filters, and if anything goes wrong with any of these facets, its likely a circulation problem will be the result. Likewise, nitrates are natural compounds formed of nitrogen. But dirt (twigs, leaves, etc) have piled up on the bottom of it. Its seems the water is returning to my pool and bypassing the sand. I have back washed and done a full cleaning by taking the fingers out and spraying them down. Buy 2 . Hi, my intex sand filter all the sudden has low water pressure but the gauge reads goods but water comes out with less force as normal now. They are not supposed to fill with water, and it will ruin it, if it has not already. Hi my name is Dave I have a pentair nautilus FNS de filter with a 1-5 hp pump. Pump and filter about 2 ft above the base and about 5 feet away. This happens every 45 minutes to an hour. Are all of the plugs out of the pool wall? I assume that there is no valve on the waste line, if so be sure it is not partially closed. filters. When I came back, to my amazement the water level dropped almost 2 inches What on earth happened? Or oils could be clogging the pores. Prime the pump by allowing some water to fill the strainer basket. Not a pump problem, it is either the valve, or the filter. is the sand to compact should i backwash it again I even bought a new cartridge with no luck. If the water is not moving through the filter at a normal rate, there is most likely a clog or obstruction before the pool filter. Should there be more obvious pressure towards the skimmer? We replaced the old o-ring but still have the problem. Might be clogged,or stuck. Water is coming out leaking of the back wash. Pool filters are so important that numerous places have laws that dictate how fast pool water can be circulated. Please help. I reassembled it and ran it again. Solar heating will be more effective with slower flow rates as well, although perhaps you have a valve to throttle that already. My filter works great but then goes to barely working and i have no suction to vacuum. pool vacuum was working. Hi Jason, sounds like an air leak, and a pump that is surging. This can reduce filter pressure (and filtration ability). When you add DE, keep in mind that 1 lb. Keep adding pool shock until the water turns a blue-grey color and then run the filter non-stop, or near 24/7, and dont backwash unless pressure rises to 25 psi, or water flow decreases noticeably. Do it the other way, from the skimmer to the pump, with the filter valve on closed, to check for any air leaks before the pump. Its a Clean & Clear filter that uses a cartridge R173214. If not the hose, check the fitting going into the pump and make sure the pump lid is very tight, with lubed o-ring. I would appreciate your help. After it runs for several hours the gauge still reads normal pressure(pressure gauge is brand new) but the suction going into the pump and the return going back to the pool has slowed greatly. I have a salt water pool with a water fall. have replaced everything before the intake (hose,clamps, valve, teflon tape and lube where appropriate, have cleaned the filter and added the required de lbs..at with endthanks Chris. A more significant air-related problem than the one discussed earlier is when air is coming into the system from a variety of spots. Most pools have a drain or two at the bottom, and then there are skimmer drains on the sides. Higher than normal pressure indicates a clog or restriction after the pump impeller. I would try a different brand of filter sand. If you have a small above-ground pool, the INTEX C1000 Krystal Clear Cartridge Filter Pump is an extremely budget-friendly option to keep your water clean. It could have a bad spider gasket, or other issue that is causing backwash to not work. Then soak in a 10% acid solution for a few hours, then rinse and reinstall. I will not that initially when I hooked up the new filter it was putting water back into the pool. When I hook a vac to the second line, the suction is so weak I cant pick up any debris. Try vacuuming your pool more frequently to help reduce the amount of debris. (it may be clogged with oils and/or scale). Then return the filter. This can lead to cloudy water and other problems. Light debris, on the other hand, usually floats into the side drains. Im also not sure its actually filtering as the water remains cloudy even when its chemically balanced. Then use a plug or tennis ball, to cover the skimmer hole for 3-4 seconds and release, to let pressure build up, sort of a water hammer effect. Switch the filter pump off again and let the water stand overnight. we live in a harsh Environment and has to be vacumed Every day this weekend is when the dirt started blowing back into P I pulled the sand and washed it put it back and it still doing the same thing. HI Daniel, definitely not normal. We installed the pump just yesterday. See this post: https://blog.intheswim.com/vacuuming-to-waste-a-how-to/. Hi HOwie, lower than normal pressure is always associated with an obstruction or clog Before the filter, like the pump basket, skimmer basket or impeller. Hello my pump wont filter (no water comes through barely)in the filter position..works good and strong in the (N) and (Recirculate) positions. Place the grids back inside the filter. Everything seemed to be working fine on my system until I plugged in the vacuum to clean out a chunk of debris leaves, pine needles, tree droppings after a storm yesterday. Each cleaning separates the fibers more, making it easy for fine silt to pass thru. I installed it 2 wks ago and Ive cleaned it completely 4 times already my pool was clear but now its turning green!! Might need to be refilled with water, with a tight pump lid. The other 10% of the time it will be leaky suction side valves. But I think Im going to start saving for a sand filter. Hose well and then recharge with DE powder. Please consider. If that doesnt work so well, I would suggest replacing the Filter Sand, or if it has been many years since the sand was changed, you might just jump right to that, over time, sand can trap greasy solids, or become calcified (solidified), and the once sharp edges of the sand grains wear down, needing replacement. Water level about 1/2. I backwashed it for just about 30 seconds and the water in the bulb looks pretty clear now, but this problem is still persisting. This is usually due to clogged impellers or bad bearings. What if you were able to raise the filter system somewhat, 12-24 off the ground? . The second time was a very thorough cleaning to ensure all existing DE was removed. nine grandkids are depending on us. Be sure its filled up to about 2/3 full, and run your hands in it, feeling for greasy gunk, or hardened calcified chunks. If you have PVC pipe as a backwash line, Id suggest cutting it open, and pivoting the pipe and trying again. It's available in several sizes, with flow rates ranging from 330 gallons per hour to 1,500 gallons per hour, and the filter uses cartridges to remove contaminants from the water. Hi Bill, the grids or carts are probably just clogged with micro particles, need a good soaking in a DE or Cartridge Filter CLeaner chemical, or can use 1 lb. Hi Tom, that would be a cheaper experiment than the bypass just $7 for the disk, it is inserted behind the check valve on the bottom of the tank. If your pool filter pressure gauges read anything below 5 psi, it'd be best to inspect the whole filtration line for blockage and any other problems. I am having a issues with water flow. Amy, if the skimmer is flooded with water and the pump has water in it, but is not pumping, it could have overheated, if run for a long time without water. See port labels PUMP (from pump) RETURN (to return), and WASTE. If youre using the wrong type of sand in your filter, it can cause problems. Just keep running the filter 24/7 for now, and use a Clarifier to help out, per label dose. If you have replaced the sand this year, it possibly could be bad sand that was not graded properly, or could be an incorrect type of sand. I am having trouble getting pool clean, the water is a greenish color and cloudy. Hi Davy, thanks for your blog and service. It will filter, and has a good flow, but it willnot backwash or rinse. A small amount of air will always be in the filter tank. IF still nothing, replace the gauge, they are cheap instruments. Then did a rinse for 3 min with no flow issues. The pressure goes down fast and comes back up fast. Steps for cleaning water in your Intex pool: 1. Problem us I have virtually no suction at skimmers. The pressure gauge on the filer reads about 7PSI which is below the max of 8 that they recommend. Often, cloudy water is the result of stagnant water that's been sitting in your pool, opening the window for bacteria to develop and rendering the water tainted. With the backwash and recycle working fine, that would rule out a clogged impeller or obstruction on the suction side, before the impeller. Steps of How to Clean Pool Filter Cartridge with Muriatic Acid Here are the steps are written in detail Step 1: Shut down the pool pump The primary step is to turn off the pool's pump as a precautionary. The filter/pump seemed to working as it comes into skimmer and pool. https://blog.intheswim.com/vacuuming-to-waste-a-how-to/ The cartridge may be choked with scale or solids that do not come out with a spray of the hose. need to turn the pump way higher than usual to run water features. Thank you for your help ! Not unusual for filter tanks to shudder or expand as the pump is turned on. Or perhaps your pump, if new is too large for the filter tank size. Any ideas? It was. When this happens, air accumulates in the pump chamber, creating an airlock that prevents the proper amount of water from priming the pump. #20 is the size, we have them, or you can find them at any home/hardware store. Any suggestions? Thanks! Thank you. I have no clogs. In this way, the flocculant is quickly mixed with the pool water. This ring is found on the removable pump chambers cover. Thank you, thank you! Its a brand new filter and vacuum. Hi Trisha, there will always be a little bit of air in the filter. I backwashed and rinsed as per directions when replacing the sand and the water came out of the backwash outlet with a lot of pressure and volume. Not sure what is going on Thanks Matt. They do require some effort to turn, not super easy. There are also corrugated paper and polyester cloth filters, and these must be cleaned routinely. I have observed that, while in use, the two translucent suction-side tubes, about 2 feet each, have lots and lots of tiny air bubbles form in them, which of course travel with the water towards the pump. Hi Gary, sounds like a great pool! There is very little water movement on either the old or new pump. Any ideas?? It has been two days. Does anyone out there have an easy way to clear the interior of the filter ? Wash The Filters Using Muriatic Acid Wash. For a perfect filter, make use of muriatic acid. It could be a clogged pump basket, impeller, pipe, or skimmer basket. If I rerout water to the one non working return it blows bubbles then works. I am noticing that one of the inlets has great suction, but the 2nd one is very weak. That is what it was with the old sand. Pump primed and flowing nicely. After backwashing, it is normal for a small amount of dust to blow into the pool. Any suggestions? Step 2. I would suggest that the nest assy be removed, and hosed very well, and then cleaned with a DE filter cleaner, soaking in a bucket. I have a sand filter on my pool that is leaking water, actually is coming a big jet of water from the back of the pressure gauge, it looks like theres some kind of relief valve on the back of it (I dont have an idea what is that). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The crack doesnt leak now, but water is spraying out the front of the pressure gauge. If that does not work, or perhaps before you do this, open up the Jandy valve and be sure it is not clogged. after about 10 to 15 min sometimes 30 it seems to come to a CRAWL. We have opened the air-release valve, but the filter lid is stuck tight. haha, that musta been a sight, the pump erupting with water, and you two dancing around! If the flow rate seems normal, the skimmer and pumps swirling water and the returns pushing it back in fairly strong, then the first suspicion is the gauge is clogged, or the gauge is broken. When on recirculate it runs perfectly when I turn the sand filter on I have to run the pump at MAX speed to get any flow at all. Hi Todd, air will come only from before the impeller, usually the pipe that screws into the pump, or a loose pump lid, or damaged or unlubed pump lid gasket, or a loose drain plug. Hi, I have the Hayward sp0714t and until a few days ago flow has been great. The pressure is back to normal and other than a little bubbling for about 5-7 minutes from the return lines when the pump initially starts (which then fully resolves and doesnt happen again for the day) I havent noticed any issues. Every time I vacuum the pool the dirt comes right back into the pool. In this case, you might need to add another filtration system, such as an ozone generator or UV light system. grids,or D.E. Sell the pump and buy a 3/4 hp PowerFlo pump Max-Flo pump is way too strong, both for the filter and the pool. So your filter sand is either bad sand (there has been a problem with that this year, poorly graded sand, among some brands), or the filter is clogged with oily substances. Thank you. i have recently installed a air pump heater works fine I have a variable rate pump which is rated for 25000 gallons and my pool is less than 15000 gallons. We put it all together and turned it on, but my back flush has no power at all .. it barely streams out . If it continues over time, there may be something cracked in the bottom of the tank, allowing sand to come into the pool. Most common air leaks are on a loose pump lid, or a loose pipe threaded into the front of the pump, or a leaky skimmer or main drain valve. I replaced capacitor but Im afraid to turn on because I dont want to blow it out. One brand (HTH) has been called out a few times, but there are others, likely packaged by the same sand yard. A dirty filter can also lead to pool water circulation problems, and most filters get dirty and clogged if they arent taken care of properly for a while. Wow, when it rains it pours. Thank you! The filters are new this year and just cleaned last weekend. When setting is to waste, water does come out like it is supposed to. Sutro automatically tests your water daily and provides treatment recommendations, so you can make sure your filter has clean water to do its job properly. Other than that, you may consider a bypass plumbing arrangement, around the filter, using tee fittings, and a valve, to go around the filter, to reduce the flow rate entering the filter, but still have enough oomph to make it up to the roof effectively. Any suggestions? It seems like I should be able to get to a lower starting pressure with this set up. Problem With Dirt Returning Into Swimming Pool While Filtering. If nothing else works, consider replacing the sand with a different brand, of #20 silica sand, labeled as Pool Filter Sand. After weeks of torrential downpours in our area, the pool was a mess. (some pretty gnarly leaves came out of that skimmer line! Seems like barely enough to keep water moving but no swirlys in them. Any ideas about any of that? The manifold also connects into the exit elbow of the filter, for which there should be an o-ring to seal up. 1st I notice the pressure gauge on 20 PSI. I screwed up! Im hzvinvcz similar situation to Wayne. Low filter pressure would indicate an obstruction before the impeller, or not enough back pressure after the filter (is the return eyeball fitting in place?). But first, try to snake the line, and hopefully clear the clog, or you could get a snake camera down into the skimmer, maybe you can rent them? The pool came with the little but mighty Flowclear 2500 gph pump/filter unit. Now that that problem is solved, the pump is having low flow, but just on the return. Weve had a few teething problems but today Im stumped. A pool pump with an air leak can put lots of air into the filter. Does it make a difference if it is used, or not? Keep in mind that high pressure in your filter tank can cause the laterals to crack, allowing sand to escape into the pool. Find at Home/Hardware stores, or buy online. Repair company said everything is working fine when they looked at it but it seems odd. If the pH levels are low, the pool is acidic. 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