pool problems- again.
#1
pool problems- again.
This morning, my filter didn't come on. I went to the pool house and could hear a humming noise, but nothing else was happening. I've tried turning various things on and off but with no effect. As I don't know much about pools I was wondering if anyone had any advice? I have a feeling there might be a blockage.
#2
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 10,375
Re: pool problems- again.
This morning, my filter didn't come on. I went to the pool house and could hear a humming noise, but nothing else was happening. I've tried turning various things on and off but with no effect. As I don't know much about pools I was wondering if anyone had any advice? I have a feeling there might be a blockage.
#3
Re: pool problems- again.
This morning, my filter didn't come on. I went to the pool house and could hear a humming noise, but nothing else was happening. I've tried turning various things on and off but with no effect. As I don't know much about pools I was wondering if anyone had any advice? I have a feeling there might be a blockage.
#4
Re: pool problems- again.
I hope it is the former- I can't afford a new motor! The pool guys are coming out tomorrow.
#5
Re: pool problems- again.
Likely to be jammed pump, failed start capacitor.
Mine would get seeds stuck in the pump impeller, and would need pulling apart once a year to clean it out.
Mine would get seeds stuck in the pump impeller, and would need pulling apart once a year to clean it out.
#6
...giving optimism a go?!
Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Brisbane (leafy, hilly western suburbs)
Posts: 2,202
Re: pool problems- again.
When mine did that it was a dead pump... oddly enough it was the BEST thing!
By forcing me to fork out $650 on a new 'eco-pump' I slashed my electricity bills!
By forcing me to fork out $650 on a new 'eco-pump' I slashed my electricity bills!
#7
Re: pool problems- again.
I'm hoping it is just seeds- there were a lot of them all over the patio last week, and although I empty the skimmer basket regularly and scoop stuff out of the water, they were small enough to get through the mesh.
#9
Re: pool problems- again.
Swarm of bees?
Hornets nest?
Some annoyingly happy bugger who cant remember the words to the song they were singing?
Hornets nest?
Some annoyingly happy bugger who cant remember the words to the song they were singing?
#10
Devil's Advocate
Joined: Feb 2008
Location: Mandurah
Posts: 2,269
Re: pool problems- again.
Turn the pump off
No, I mean it, turn it off and unplug it....
Get yourself a pencil (I find standard HB is ok)
At the end of the pump, insert pencil between fabs cover slits and try to turn the pump by pushing on the fan blades. The pump should turn easily. If it does its blocked, if its doesn't its jammed.
If jammed, disconnect pump and remove impellor housing and clean out.
Mine used to stick like this quite often
#11
Re: pool problems- again.
I'm having severe problems with my 'pool' ,cause it wasn't ******g there yesterday but appeared overnight
#12
Re: pool problems- again.
To find out easily.....
Turn the pump off
No, I mean it, turn it off and unplug it....
Get yourself a pencil (I find standard HB is ok)
At the end of the pump, insert pencil between fabs cover slits and try to turn the pump by pushing on the fan blades. The pump should turn easily. If it does its blocked, if its doesn't its jammed.
If jammed, disconnect pump and remove impellor housing and clean out.
Mine used to stick like this quite often
Turn the pump off
No, I mean it, turn it off and unplug it....
Get yourself a pencil (I find standard HB is ok)
At the end of the pump, insert pencil between fabs cover slits and try to turn the pump by pushing on the fan blades. The pump should turn easily. If it does its blocked, if its doesn't its jammed.
If jammed, disconnect pump and remove impellor housing and clean out.
Mine used to stick like this quite often
#13
...giving optimism a go?!
Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Brisbane (leafy, hilly western suburbs)
Posts: 2,202
Re: pool problems- again.
old pump drew about 1.5KW
new pump draws closer to 200W
1.3kw x 5 hours a day = 6.5kWh per day saved (@25c per kWh) = $1.63
$650 purchase price / $1.63 daily savings = 399 days to save purchase price.
So if you DO have to buy a new pump - don't despare, its probably not the worst news imaginable. 13 months ROI on any investment is pretty good!
new pump draws closer to 200W
1.3kw x 5 hours a day = 6.5kWh per day saved (@25c per kWh) = $1.63
$650 purchase price / $1.63 daily savings = 399 days to save purchase price.
So if you DO have to buy a new pump - don't despare, its probably not the worst news imaginable. 13 months ROI on any investment is pretty good!
Last edited by DadAgain; Oct 3rd 2012 at 10:06 pm.
#14
Re: pool problems- again.
old pump drew about 1.5KW
new pump draws closer to 200W
1.3kw x 5 hours a day = 6.5kWh per day saved (@25c per kWh) = $1.63
$650 purchase price / $1.63 daily savings = 399 days to save purchase price.
So if you DO have to buy a new pump - don't despare, its probably not the worst news imaginable. 13 months ROI on any investment is pretty good!
new pump draws closer to 200W
1.3kw x 5 hours a day = 6.5kWh per day saved (@25c per kWh) = $1.63
$650 purchase price / $1.63 daily savings = 399 days to save purchase price.
So if you DO have to buy a new pump - don't despare, its probably not the worst news imaginable. 13 months ROI on any investment is pretty good!
and from the units i`ve looked at that`s not been the case
so if the new pump shifts less litres per hour you have to run it longer to achieve the same amount of pool turn overs to achieve the correct filtration negating the extra cost and supposed power saving
the same was true of energy saving lamps when they first hit the market the cost of the lamp negated the saving made by the more efficient usage
steve
#15
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Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Brisbane (leafy, hilly western suburbs)
Posts: 2,202
Re: pool problems- again.
Anyway - thats off-topic. Perhaps my pool pump isnt pushing as much water as the old one (could go towards a partial explanation of my perpetually green, algae infested pool over the last few months)! I'm sure I could double the length of time it runs though and still be ahead of where I was before.
(My bigger pool problem is I've identified a leak from my return pipe (losing about half an inch of depth per night. Its probably caused by tree roots - my guess is its gonna be a bitch to sort out! )