Expert: Lynn bellay Date: 8/1/2008 Subject: No pressure on sand filter
Question QUESTION: I have a 15 x 30 oval above ground pool. I am not getting a pressure reading on the sand filter. The pump is brand new. I did notice a small leak at the bottom of the sand filter near the drainage plug. Could this be causing the problem. The water in my pool is very cloudy and no matter what I do, it will not clear. Thank you, Lisa
ANSWER: Is the skimmer sucking water?Is their water coming out the return jet and it strong?Lynn
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QUESTION: Yes the skimmer is sucking water and water is coming out of the jet strong.
Answer I would say your gauge is bad.For cloudy water try this;At sundown double shock your pool[don't use instant shock],put all vac equipment in pool,run filter for 2-3 hours,shut off filter,vac in the morning.Add coagulant and vacuum again [as per directions]if necessary.Lynn [Make sure water chemistry is correct]
