0
There is no "real" normal. Pumps can show pressure readings around 10 psi (usually the minimum) to 20-25 psi. I have opened my pool one spring with a pressure of 10 psi and the next year open the pool with a reading of 15 psi. Nothing is wrong with the pump or filter as I get good flow in the outtake and the debris sight glass (on the filter) is crystal clear. A good solution to ensure proper pressure would be to "baseline" your reading on opening of the pool. It it reads, for example: 10 psi, this would be your baseline reading. Keep a watch of your gauge. Make sure when your pump if off, your gauge should show a reading of "0". If it increases to 15-20 psi during operation, it's time to back flush. Your pressure gauge is an excellent tool which will tell you when you should back flush....
Wiki User
∙ 2013-05-26 21:51:34
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
When vacuuming a pool manually what would cause loss of pump pressure?
When vacuuming a pool manually a loss of pressure can be caused by something getting stuck in the hose. A leaf or a large bug can get stuck in the hose and cause it to lose pressure.
How do you connect a pool pump to the pool?
There are return fittings built into the pool walls. You will hook up the pump to the pool filter using PVC connections. What type of pool and pump/filter do you have? I can answer the question more thoroughly with more information.
If you have an inground swimming pool system that has an air leak and the pressure is 12 psi with no water leaks how can you find out where the air is coming from?
Do you have air bubbles coming back to the pool thru the return lines? If so, you have a suction leak. Could be between the skimmer, maindrain, at the pool pump. Most likely place to start is the pump. Check the lid o-ring for proper seat and fit. Check the pump seal. Check any fitting that goes into the pump pot - in and out plumbing plus small plugs at the base of the pump. K
What size pump do you need for 15 x 30 pool?
What size heat pump i need for inground pool size 14 x31
Can you use an above-ground pool pump for an in-ground pool?
If the pump is big enough and the pipe work is done corectly there should not be any problem with it.
Doughboy pool pump motor turns no pressure?
pump was ok until I cleaned mess in pool. after that lost pressure. Changed sand but no luck
Is pool pump pressure effected by chemical imbalance?
no
What is normal pressure rate for a pool?
25
When do you back flush a pool?
When the pressure on your pump goes up
What is a normal operating pressure for a jacuzzi sand filter for an above ground pool?
What is a normal operating pressure for a jacuzzi sand filter for an above ground pool?"
Is it normal for the pool pump to fill up with water while the pool is still filling up?
Certainly, if the pump is running. The primary pump intake is the main drain at the deepest part of the pool.
What causes a pool pump from losing water pressure?
a leak on a pipe
Why did the pool pump pressure increase when PhosFree was added?
The pressure increasing indicates that something is blocking the filter.
What is the purpose of a pool booster pump?
In most cases a booster pump is used to provide additional water pressure to an automatic pool cleaner , sometimes they are used to provide additional water flow and pressure to a connected spa. A low pressure pump may also be used to pump water through a solar heater.
What is too low for pool pump pressure?
Probably below 5#'s ???
What could be the cause for your pool whips to stop moving after two hours of filtration when the pressure reads normal on the sand filter?
Clean and empty in ground pool filter, clean and empty filter near pool pump. Be sure all whips are clear of dibris. also do a flush of the system. If this does not help, you will need to have a C02 charge done between the pool line and the pool pump. OR you may need to have your impeller replaced in the pool motor.
Why would the pool pump pressure be zero?
Strainer basket id full or blocked
