Are there any parts on the pump motor which require lubrication?
There is no lubrication on the motor anywhere, but if you are concerned about a possible grinding or whining noise coming from the motor, this is usually due to the bearing or the winding in the motor. If this is the problem, the motor can be rebuilt, or replaced.
Can I run my pump without water?
Swimming pool pumps should never be run without water in them. Doing so causes the pumps to overheat, potentially causing damage to the liquid end and burning out the seal.
How many hours per day should my pump operate?
That all depends on factors such as the size of your pool, swimmer load, efficiency of your pump, the filter flow rate, etc. As a rule of thumb, however, a properly sized pool pump should probably run 8 to 10 hours a day in the summer, and 4 to 6 hours a day in the winter to provide adequate turnover.
My pump is extremely noisy. What can I do?
If you are experiencing excessive noise, you will need to determine whether it is: (1) bearing noise, (2) vibration noise, or (3) hydraulic noise. If, after isolating the source of the noise, you are unable to determine a cause, you could consider covering the pump. It is not something we recommend, however, because pumps can overheat if they lack sufficient ventilation. A better alternative would be to call a pool professional and have your pump examined.
Should I run my pool pump during the day or night?
Because the sun draws chemicals from the pool it is best to run your pool pump during the hottest time of the day.
Why would the pump pressure be low?
Theyre is normally only a couple of reasons why you would get low pump pressure. The main one is that your skimmer box filter is blocked or your filter before the pump. What I would suggest is clean out both these fliters and give your sand filter a good backflush and rinse. If the pumps performance doesnt increase your other problem maybe that your pool water level is low. If non of these things work or are the problem. The only other 2 options you really have is that you have a blockage in plumbing or your pump is an old pump and needs replacing.
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