Do I have a pressure problem?

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drjsparker
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Do I have a pressure problem?

Postby drjsparker » Wed 27 Oct, 2021 21:41

We’re building a pool. The plumber set all of the equipment on Saturday and set the pressure on the filter at 21. When I checked earlier today, it was at 18. My plumber tells me that’s ok. Is that correct?


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Teapot1
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Re: Do I have a pressure problem?

Postby Teapot1 » Thu 28 Oct, 2021 01:43

I could only disagree, the pressure on my system is 0.5 PSI but thats setup to be phenomenally effecient. Most pools run around 7-10PSI. Above that you are just creating additional pressure which is mostly friction, it wears out the pump and costs a fortune in electricity worsens the water quality as you get more dirt breakthrough in the filter so not achieving very much.
I may not give you the answer you want to hear, but I will give an honest opinion of your situation as you decribe it.
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drjsparker
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Automation: Pentair EasyTouch 8SC with ScreenLogic2
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Pump: Pentair IntelliFlo VSF
Salt/Chlorine generator: Pentair IntelliChlor IC40 Cell
Lights: Pentair MicroBrite Color LED

Re: Do I have a pressure problem?

Postby drjsparker » Thu 28 Oct, 2021 10:17

I should specify that our pool is not operational yet. We only just got the equipment set an plumbing connected. This is the point where they initially said the pressure at 21 psi and as of this morning it’s at 17.

I’m just needing to know if this is normal.
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Teapot1
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Re: Do I have a pressure problem?

Postby Teapot1 » Thu 28 Oct, 2021 11:01

No not normal, systematic of big pump small filter usually.
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Re: Do I have a pressure problem?

Postby Denniswiseman » Thu 28 Oct, 2021 11:19

The more the pressure goes down the better. Hopefully when it has all settled down it will be lower
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drjsparker
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Posts: 5
Joined: Mon 25 Oct, 2021 20:13
My Pool: Pool (23,000 gallons); Spa (515 gallons)

Automation: Pentair EasyTouch 8SC with ScreenLogic2
Heater: Pentair MasterTemp 400
Filter: Pentair Clean & Clear Plus
Pump: Pentair IntelliFlo VSF
Salt/Chlorine generator: Pentair IntelliChlor IC40 Cell
Lights: Pentair MicroBrite Color LED

Re: Do I have a pressure problem?

Postby drjsparker » Thu 28 Oct, 2021 18:00

Wow, good to know. It’s been holding at 17… I’ll keep an eye on it. Thank you
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