Low Water Pressure Pool Filter

If the issue was in fact a clogged filter you should have no water flow problems now.

Low water pressure pool filter.

A low or high psi reading is anything outside the normal operating pressure of the filter. Low pressure is a pool term that is often used to describe weak jets as well as a low psi reading on the filter s pressure gauge. Filter valve allowing water to bypass filter. Unlike high pressure there is no normal range for low pressure.

Pool cleaner not moving around the pool well or may have stopped altogether. This can be diagnosed by removing the filter and running pump again without filter in. The skimmer filter is like a basket that catches leaves grass and other small things that float on the surface of your pool. Clogged filter if water can t get through a clogged filter you will have less water flowing out of the filter.

If your pressure gauge is showing a high reading and your pool is showing symptoms of low water flow here are some of the probable causes. Pool filters and most pool equipment is designed to operate normally up to 30 psi. You should never operate a pool system above 30 psi and anything above this pressure should be regarded as dangerous. Pump not fully priming or there s air in the system when turned off.

Eyeball fittings not in place at pool returns. Low pressure will almost always be caused by a problem at or before the pump. Have owner get a filter replacement cleaning. A dirty pool filter wins for most popular water flow issue on a heater service call.

Here s a list of common causes of low filter pressure. If you neglect the skimmer filter and it gets clogged up the pressure in the water pump will drop. Clogged pump basket or skimmer baskets. High psi readings will also cause low water pressure.

Causes of low water flow due to high system pressure. Also most pool equipment has a maximum pressure rating of 50 psi and the area between 30 and 50 is your safety margin as a pool owner. Reduced water movement in the pool.