pool pump really loud
pool pump really loud
I was wondering if anyone can help me out? As of yesturday my pool pump has gotten incredibly loud , like if it were straining to pump . I have cleaned the filter , the suction in the pool is great but the jets that put water back in the pull are weak. Any ideas?
Have you checked impeller for debris?
This will make pump struggle & become loud.
To check impeller you turn off pump, takeoff lid & remove basket. Take your finger or small screwdriver & put it down into small hole at bottom & turn impeller. If there is debirs stuck you will feel or see some come out when you turn it & it should turn easy.
What type of filter do you have?
if cartridge filter depending on size & condition you may need to get a new one. After cleaning if pressure on gauge still shows high, it's time for new one.
If DE filter, if you only backwashed you may need to pull it out & clean grids. again gauge should tell you as pressure would stay high do to DE build up inside.
If sand, there could be debris inside that backwashing does not remove & gauge can help you know.
This will make pump struggle & become loud.
To check impeller you turn off pump, takeoff lid & remove basket. Take your finger or small screwdriver & put it down into small hole at bottom & turn impeller. If there is debirs stuck you will feel or see some come out when you turn it & it should turn easy.
What type of filter do you have?
if cartridge filter depending on size & condition you may need to get a new one. After cleaning if pressure on gauge still shows high, it's time for new one.
If DE filter, if you only backwashed you may need to pull it out & clean grids. again gauge should tell you as pressure would stay high do to DE build up inside.
If sand, there could be debris inside that backwashing does not remove & gauge can help you know.
when you say pump is loud is it a grinding noise from motor or just loud pressure from pump?
If you had debris in impeller hole by perpeller & it did seem to help with noise a little, you may need to pull the motor from pump & inspect the impeller inside pump for more.
What type of filter? Do you have multiport valve? Do you have any valves that may be partly closed, ortega valve-ball joint valve?
If you hear a grinding noise, where does it come from with ear close?
The motors bearing could be bad. Motor covers are always good to have over motor as water can slash in from sides inheavy rain.
If you had debris in impeller hole by perpeller & it did seem to help with noise a little, you may need to pull the motor from pump & inspect the impeller inside pump for more.
What type of filter? Do you have multiport valve? Do you have any valves that may be partly closed, ortega valve-ball joint valve?
If you hear a grinding noise, where does it come from with ear close?
The motors bearing could be bad. Motor covers are always good to have over motor as water can slash in from sides inheavy rain.
Pump running very loud
I have a similar problem, but when I cleaned the filter I found that it is full of "crystals" (feels like wet salt) which does not wash off with water. I have no idea what it is, but I'm certain it is causing the issue. The pool has been covered all winter, I'll be checking the water tomorrow. Any ideas what is causing the crystal?
pump makes a loud noise
santa rosa wrote:From one day to the next, the bearing went out on my sweeper motor. Replaced the bearing for <$15 -> quiet again...
I have the same problem. How hard was it to replace the bearings? The pump is only 12 months old. Should I have this problem with such a new pump? Where would I find the bearings? Could you explain to me how it is done? Thanks! Any help would be appreciated!
Shawn
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