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    Default Low to Zero Pressure in Filter

    Hello - I recently had a problem with my pump not priming fully and had zero pressure in my filter. I was able to clear out some junk from the impeller, cleaned out all the baskets and my filter as well. After putting everything back together the pump runs fully primed but the filter is still almost at zero. I also got a new pressure gauge. I have good flow coming from the returns and everything "looks" good overall.

    Should I be concerned about the low pressure?

    Thanks in advance!
    Last edited by donpolo; 04-23-2014 at 01:46 PM. Reason: additional info

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    Default Re: Low to Zero Pressure in Filter

    Perhaps the pressure gauge is shot?
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    Default Re: Low to Zero Pressure in Filter

    I put a new pressure gauge on as well.

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    Default Re: Low to Zero Pressure in Filter

    Could you tell us more about the piping, pump, filter and any other attached gear?
    12'x24' oval 7.7K gal AG vinyl pool; ; Hayward S270T sand filter; Hayward EcoStar SP3400VSP pump; hrs; K-2006; PF:16

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    Default Re: Low to Zero Pressure in Filter

    I have a 48 sq ft pentair FNS plus filter, 1 HP one speed pump (not sure of brand), all PVC pipes. Also I have a Polaris booster pump that drives a Polaris 280.

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