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    Sat. I had 19 lbs of Pressure now on Sunday I have 5 PSI. I cleaned the filter with garden hose.

    Checked the baskets. All looks clean

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    Default Re: Loss of Filter Pressure

    Low filter pressure indicates either a suction side blockage in the pipes or in the impeller. Remove the pump basket and reach into the impeller inlet and check for debris. Also, you can try to back flush the suction line with a hose wrapped with a wet rag.
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