You could have a leak in your suction line, generally the fitting underneath the skimmer. Usually, if the system is running fairly well and then you begin having problems when you are vacuuming, this would usually indicate that you have a cracked fitting underground. If it just won’t prime when you go to turn it…
No you do not. A pool only needs to circulate 12 hours a day, unless we are in a major heat wave. Then you might want to leave it on overnight. It is important that you run your pump for 12 hours during the day and turn it off at night. Doing it the opposite…
Many pool owners use this term when in fact they have lots of pressure but their flow is very low. This is caused by a dirty or clogged filter, a blocked return line, or a valve that is shut off or partially shut on the return piping. The pump’s impeller could be clogged with debris. …
The strainer cover could be loose or the gasket is damaged. Check and replace the cover or gasket if necessary. The pool water level could also be low, allowing air to mix with water through the skimmer. The skimmer weir, sometimes called the flapper, may be stuck in the up position, allowing air to mix…
Your motor is wired to the wrong voltage. Most in-ground pumps can be connected to either 115V or 230V. Shut off the pump immediately and bring it into the store so we can reconfigure the wiring.
The bearings may be noisy due to normal wear. Feeding high concentrations of chemicals through the skimmer will cause corrosive damage to the seal. This can cause a leak and damage the motor bearings. Generally if this is happening you will see water pooling just underneath the motor. You do not need a new pump…
