Jets not working

[janmo]

I took the top off the sand filter this morning and the sand looks good. It is fluffy with a bit of small debris in it, and it doesn't smell bad (my biggest fear!)

Is there anything special I have to do when I reseal the top back on?

I couldn't see any sign of a leak, or weakened spot, so I am going to try to seal it back up and see what happens.

When I turn the filter on, both returns bubble (with air) and then stop. When I backwash it dribbles out but the water looks clean, as did the water in the tank.

Any other ideas on what to check? My pump motor is only a year old and is working fine.

Yesterday it was cloudy so my water looked OK but this morning it is starting to look green. Oh, the pain......hauling all those bottles of bleach.....but much less pain to the wallet.


Janis

[KurtV]

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Is there anything special I have to do when I reseal the top back on?
Is the o-ring in good shape? If so, just lubricate it with a waterproof grease (silicone or tefplon bases, not petroleum) and put it back together.

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Janis

Is there air in the pump strainer? If so, check and lubricate the o-ring on the strainer lid as well.

[janmo]

I greased and resealed the filter and the pump strainer and still nothing. I guess I am going to have to call someone because I can't see any obvious leaks, and I need to get this back up running asap.

Janis

[KurtV]

Is there any air in the pump strainer?

[janmo]

Well, I played some more with it, and now it is working perfectly.....has been for about four hours, and my water is blue again. I think I did have some air in the pump strainer and that was the problem at the end. So I am back in business! Thanks for all the help!
Janis