HELP! Hayward Cartridge Filter

[divnkd101]

If it is a new pool... Be certain to verify position of filter in tank. Verify as well that no small chips of plaster, rocks, mud chunks have settled at the bottom of the tank after start up and were dislodged when you pulled the filter loose. Make sure to fully vent the filter once pump primes and fills. FYI, if this is a new pool, your pool builder should have gone through all steps of pulling/inspecting/ cleaning the filter and gone through the re-install process. Good Luck and keep us posted.

[ehorn]

On thing to check dependingon your filter. I work with a guy who had a similar problem. The builder had to send out the plumber and the guy was so embarassed. They had the filter plumbed backwards. So he turned the filter 180 degrees, reconnected it, replaced the filter, and poof fixed.

[momof2grlz]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. My PB is stymied on our problem. He can't find any leaks and the problems seem to work themselves out after the equipment runs for several hours. Now he's thinking perhaps the pump is slightly undersized for the run it has from the skimmer to the filter. He's going to try increasing the pump motor to 1-1/2 HP. I sure hope that resolves our problems. I'm afraid to touch anything, clean anything, open anything for fear of starting all the problems again.

I'll post again after the motor is increased. Keep your fingers crossed.