Sounds like it could be bad bearings too. If you find it making more noise that normal and/or shutting off on it's own, start planing for a motor or pump replacement.
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Sounds like it could be bad bearings too. If you find it making more noise that normal and/or shutting off on it's own, start planing for a motor or pump replacement.
Mark
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18'x36' 20k plaster, MaxFlo SP2303VSP, Aqualogic PS8 SWCG, 420 sq-ft Cartridge, Solar, 6 jet spa, 1 HP jet pump, 400k BTU NG Heater
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As an aside, I am SO glad that you still check in, Mark! Your expertise is so valued.
26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO
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Originally Posted by FormerBromineUser
+1!
22'x40' Grecian Lazy L 20K gal IG vinyl pool; Aqua Rite SWCG T15 cell; Hayward Pro Grid 6020 DE filter; Hayward Superpump 1hp pump; 12 hrs; Taylor K-2006; city; PF:6
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Tried my old pressure gauge as a test and it read 10 psi just like it always did to start (the reason I had replaced it at the beginning of last season was because the weather had made the plastic window very difficult to see thru.) My other pressure gauge was showing 5! I thought that was the issue since the water stream felt strong! Thanks again for the feedback!
Steve Romo (6700g AG, Cartridge Filter)
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One way to check your gauge is to turn off the pump. The gauge should go to zero.
26K gal 20x40 rectangular IG vinyl pool; Apr 2014: New pump, liner, auto-cover, & water; Pentair Whisperflo 1HP pump; Pentair Trition sand filter; Cover/Star CS-500 auto cover; Taylor K-2006C; OTO
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