Possible Impeller Problem

[wrinkleigh]

I have had this problem EVERY year right after opening. With my pool -- I never close it like I should, so when I open it back up -- it usally takes a LONG time to get it in shape.

So I start beaching -- and running the pump. After about 20-30 minutes there is almost NO circulation or suction going on -- so I go out - backwash/rinse then wait another 20-30 minutes. Eventually I get to every few hours, then the problem cures itself. I go through this for about 2 days, then once the water starts clearning up, it normal circulation / flow return for good.

I cant tell you how many times I have asked this same question here, and no one really understood what I meant. Everyone suggested that I might have a problem with my pump, impeller, skimmer, return lines -- nope all were checked and fine. It just happens to me every single year. Just one of those things, for me anyway.

[CarlD]

Do you not drain your filter at the end of the season, or the pump? Think about all that stagnant water ALL fall, winter and spring in there, and in the pump, too--gelatinous mass.

When I close I drain my filter, drain my pump and put the pump in the basement.

No filter/pump problems in the spring.