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Does the gauge drop to 0 when the pump is off?
I'd suspect the gauge first.
However, how's the return action?
Lucky you to have the pool open already- Hope you have a great season!
how to tell if gauge is broke or pump about to blow?
I just uncovered the pool today and adding water (drained it below the return over the winter).
When it had enough water I turned on the pump and everything sounds normal. But the gauge on the sand filter is maxing out at 100psi. I backwashed for a min but it wasn't dirty and psi didn't drop.
Is it just a bad gauge you think? Anyway to tell for sure other than just buying another gauge?
24' x 52" AGP = 13.5k gallons
Dynamo 2.0 HP pump, Sand Dollar sand filter, Polaris 65 vacuum
Re: how to tell if gauge is broke or pump about to blow?
Does the gauge drop to 0 when the pump is off?
I'd suspect the gauge first.
However, how's the return action?
Lucky you to have the pool open already
Luv & Luk, Ted
Having done construction and service for 4 pool companies in 4 states starting in 1988, what I know about pools could fill a couple of books - what I don't know could fill libraries
Re: how to tell if gauge is broke or pump about to blow?
If you left the gauge outside at all when the air temps were below freezing, then it's a goner for sure....they are fairly inexpensive and easy to replace. Try replacing it and see what you get.
Janet
Re: how to tell if gauge is broke or pump about to blow?
If it was really reading 100 psi I wouldn't want to be near the sand filter. I think they're typically rated for 50 psi max. Besides, regular pool pumps can't hit that high pressure. Gauge is croaked.
Al
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