Pump and Filter Going Down Hill Fast

[karrde97]

The cover fits tight. Just not tight as before. I used the lube bought from the pool store. I replaced it because the old got stretched out from constantly bleeding the system.

The filter was apart over the winter. I looked at all the laterals and couldn't see any cracks. The only option could be the seats. That's difficult to tell. The sand is brand new.

I think my only option is to buy a entire new setup next year.

[CarlD]

Do you have a more reliable dealer in your area? ("More" as in honest enough to trust to fix it) If so, in the off-season he may fix it easily and save you money. If you could disconnect the whole pump and carry it in, they probably could help you--I know at least 2 stores where they could and would help.

[karrde97]

The only one I trust I talked to about it they think I did something wrong. I had to explain several times that I bought the official designated Hayward o-ring and they still didn't understand.

Part of the problem I have is that I put the solar cover on and check the water every day (Ben's kit). The water is just fine. I don't swim one day then take the cover off and I have algae. I'm about done with the cover. Next year I may build my own solar heater.

I've never had this much trouble the pool before. It's coming back to bite me since I tell everyone it's easy to have a pool.

I'm just frustrated at this point and I'm leaving in a couple hours for a week's vacation. A neighbor is going to pour some bleach in while I'm gone. I told her if it doesn't start clearing by Monday, just leave and I'll get when I get back.

[AndyT86]

The sand is brand new.

Did you totally replace the sand? Is it possible you added too much? A couple years ago I added too much sand to my H200, resulting in sand blowing into the pool.