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pump running, but no circulation

Postby raceman » Sun 18 Nov, 2007 22:56

water circulation suddenly stopped. The pump is running but no circulation.

DE filter is clean, skimmer basket and pump basket is clean.

what could be the problem?

thanx in advance


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Postby Guest » Mon 19 Nov, 2007 07:24

make sure all of your jandy valves are open. If there is no suction, your pressure gauge should be pinned high. shut down so you don't burn out your pump. check the basket that is attached to the line side of your pump.
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Postby raceman » Mon 19 Nov, 2007 07:58

make sure all of your jandy valves are open. If there is no suction, your pressure gauge should be pinned high. shut down so you don't burn out your pump. check the basket that is attached to the line side of your pump.

values are open - still no circulation

any more suggestions?
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Postby Ickle » Mon 19 Nov, 2007 11:07

have you had any dirt go down the line that you know of? As you may have dirt in the impeller, therefore meaning no water is passing through your pump
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Postby mr_clean » Mon 19 Nov, 2007 11:14

make sure all of your jandy valves are open. If there is no suction, your pressure gauge should be pinned high. shut down so you don't burn out your pump. check the basket that is attached to the line side of your pump.

values are open - still no circulation

any more suggestions?


what does filter pressure read?
you can take pump lid off & lube O-ring then add water to basket then close & start pump to see if it reprimes.
If this does not help you can check for clog between skimmer & pump.
take pump lid off & insert garden hose with drain-king on the end into pipe comming from skimmer & turn on water which will push anything clogging pipe back out at skimmer. You can also use air compressor with nozzle that blows air with old shirt/towle rapped around it.
third thing check impeller, take off pump lid & take out pump basket then take your finger/small screw driver & turn impeller which is small hole at the bottom. It should turn freely & normally you would feel debris if theres any.
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Postby Guest » Sat 29 Dec, 2007 01:17

is there enough water in the pool?
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clogged

Postby HIRAM » Sun 09 Mar, 2008 22:12

what is a drain king i am going to try this in hopes of unclogging it
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Re: pump running, but no circulation

Postby Guest » Wed 12 Mar, 2008 15:05

raceman wrote:water circulation suddenly stopped. The pump is running but no circulation.

DE filter is clean, skimmer basket and pump basket is clean.

what could be the problem?

thanx in advance


Did you ever figure out problem? I have same

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