Swimming pool pump???

Question

I have a 2hp pool pump fresh out of the box. I have it hooked up to my above ground pool, and it doesn't seem to be giving me enough suction. There is plenty of water in the skimmer, and I have the hose plumbed at a downward angle to the pump. I have 25 feet of hose going from the skimmer to the pump and 5 feet of hose going to the sand filter, then 25 feet of hose from the filter to the return on the pool. Is that too much hose for the pump to give good suction? The pressure gauge on the filter pulses when the pump is on, and while the pump is full of water when I turn it on, after about 30 seconds the pump looks half full like it's not getting enough water. Any ideas??

Answer 1

Air is your problem, somewhere in the piping there is a leakage of air and is causing your pump to not function properly. Do not run your pump until you find the problem because it will cause it to overheat and die on you. Make sure the lid is screwed on properly and that all your fittings are calked and sealed preoperly. I'm almost positive that this is your problem because we had the same issue.

Answer 2

2 HP seems like a bit much for an above ground pool with 1 1/2" flexible hose...sounds like the pump is cavitating due to lack of flow....what type of pump is it?...heres a page with tips on pumps: http://www.swimming-pool-information.com...