I can't check the pressure, the gauge is not working. I replaced it a few years ago, but I never look at it so I don't know when it quit working. If the pool stores were open today, I'd get one. I guess I'll order one online today.

Water seems to be moving through the filter. When I put it on waste, even with the pump off, water comes out the waste drain.

When I have it on filter, I can turn the pump on and off over and over. It takes maybe 1 or 2 seconds to get running normally. I works just like it is supposed to.

But on waste or backwash, it it like the pump is trying to start or partially staring. I can see some water moving through the drain line, but at greatly reduced capacity.

I would replace the pump and motor but it works ok with filter, just no backwash/waste. So I am confused.


Pool Clown:
The handle has been this way for 5 years and has always worked. It worked ok on waste the first day this year. Are you saying I should move it halfway between filter and waste and see what happens? or try rinse instead of backwash?