Pressure Gauge

This pressure measurement instrument is essential, although not very durable. I indiactes when to do a backwash, wether the pump is drawing air or wether there is debris inside the pump. It must be replaced on an annnual basis.

Normal Pressure

Normal pressure varies between 5 and 10 from one gauge to the nest as many factors come into play. The important thing is to determine what is normal for yoyr systeme. To do this, at the begiginning of the season, first make sure the gauge is in good condition, then backwash for five minutes.

Place the handle back on FILTER, make sure the pump is not drawing air and note the pressure on the gauge. This is your normal pressure of the year. The normal pressure may change from year to year as the sand ages or wuth any change made to the pump, when a new gauge is installed.

Low Pressure

If the pressure is lower than normal, check if the pump is drawing air, if the skimmer and pump baskets are dirty or if there is debris. Check that the return hole eye are in place. It is normal for the pressure to go down slightly when vacuuming.

High Pressure

First backwash to clean the sand. Make sure the handle is on FILTER and the eye on the return hole is not blocked. If you have just installed a water oxygenator, a slight increase in pressure is normal. Check that propeller is not blocked with pine needles. Do a BACKWASH when pressure is above 25-30 lbs.