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F.A.Q.
Maintaining your pool could present an occaisonal question now and then.
Here are some common questions and a checklist of options for a quick resolution.
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What could cause the pump not to prime or to lose its prime? |
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No water in the pump strainer basket
Strainer lid is not tight
Water level is below skimmer
Air leak in the suction line
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What causes low water flow? |
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Filter is dirty
Restriction in the return line
Skimmer basket is clogged
Clogged impeller
Air leak in suction line
Restriction in suction line
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Why is the motor making more noise than usual? |
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Worn bearings
Air in the lines
Vibration
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What could prevent the motor from starting?
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Stone lodged in the impeller
Shaft frozen
Bad starter switch
Tripped Breaker
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What could prevent the Heatpump or Heater from starting? |
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The Gas line is turned off
The tank is empty
The pilot is not lit
The filter needs to be backwashed
Debris is clogging the water flow in the strainer basket
The power is turned off
The breaker is blown
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