stevenmaggie
06-08-2014, 08:48 AM
have used a power flow xl for 16 years and now on our 2nd replacement valve unit.
10000 gallon round above ground pool.
runs nice for 45 minutes , then gradually the amount of water/flow pressure at pool return drops off and the psi gauge reads around 18 to 20 psi, when normally it runs at a consistent 8 to 12 psi.
the power flo xl head is brand new . just got it today.
we noticed that they no longer put on the air release port like they did years ago.
the diffuser or the connection of the diffuser tube to the bottom of the head unit is what i suspect is an issue. im using a fernco from the 1 1/4" diffuser pvc tube to the 1.5" black bottom stem of the power flo head unit.
its worked beautifully for the last 8 to 10 years that way, but this year something just is not right.
never had these declining flow / increasing psi issues before....
any help is appreciated. i can post pics if helpful
steve
10000 gallon round above ground pool.
runs nice for 45 minutes , then gradually the amount of water/flow pressure at pool return drops off and the psi gauge reads around 18 to 20 psi, when normally it runs at a consistent 8 to 12 psi.
the power flo xl head is brand new . just got it today.
we noticed that they no longer put on the air release port like they did years ago.
the diffuser or the connection of the diffuser tube to the bottom of the head unit is what i suspect is an issue. im using a fernco from the 1 1/4" diffuser pvc tube to the 1.5" black bottom stem of the power flo head unit.
its worked beautifully for the last 8 to 10 years that way, but this year something just is not right.
never had these declining flow / increasing psi issues before....
any help is appreciated. i can post pics if helpful
steve