Swimming Pool Pump Maintenance
The only regular maintenance that a swimming pool pump requires is the emptying of the pump basket. This basket contains all the debris that the swimming pump has flushed out of the water. It is important that the debris pieces do not build up, as a piece may go into the operating part of the pump and cause operation failure or damage.
How often should you clean the swimming pool pump basket?
The answer to this question depends on a number of factors, the volume of the basket, the amount of debris falling in your pool and the flow rate of the swimming pool pump. You need to monitor the pump basket regularly to decide on the optimal cleaning schedule. Keep in mind that it may be affected by the time of year for outdoor swimming pools.
How do you clean the basket?
For safety purposes, the swimming pool pump must be switched off. Some people even recommend disconnecting it from the electric grid, but I think that this is a bit too much. Still, the choice is completely yours.
You simply need to open the lid and remove all debris that has built up inside. The most important part of the cleaning task is to feel the opening which leads the debris from the swimming pool pump to the basket. If there are any pieces of debris stuck there, you need to remove them as well.
Swimming Pool Pump Leakages & Repairs
Leaks are amongst the most common issues that pumps can incur. The pump may leak from a number of sources so it is important to know how to fix any kind of problems.
If water is leaking from the plugs, you simply need to tighten them. You do not need any specific skills for this, anyone can do it irrespective of how technically savvy they are.
Water may drip from the threaded fitting, which carries water out of the pump. The solution of this problem is also simple, you need to replace the threaded fitting with a high-temp fitting, which is more durable and reliable. High-temp fittings are inexpensive and easy to install.
If the mechanical seal between the wet and dry part of the motor has become worn out, the leakage may come from this, check it and have it replaced. The replacement part is inexpensive.
Swimming Pool Pump not Working?
Unfortunately, one day when you start the motor it may not work at all. The most important thing in this case is not to panic. The reason for the problem may be very simple and easy to fix, with the help of this swimming pool pump maintenance guide.
Turn the swimming pool pump off and open the filter basket. Remove any debris from it and check the opening to confirm that there are no stuck pieces inside. If there are any, you should remove them, put the basket back in place and start the motor. If it does not work, you need to check for other problems.
Inspect all parts of the swimming pool pump responsible for its functioning, for example… check the breaker, the switches and the timer as these must all be on. Inspect the wiring as well. It is possible for a wire to have become disconnected? You can readily fix such minor issues by yourself without much effort. The important thing is to take all safety measures.
Is Your Swimming Pool Pump Noisy?
Modern swimming pool pumps have quietly operating motors. If you notice that the motor is producing a greater noise than usual, this may be a sign of trouble. The causes of the problem can be different, so it is worth looking at how to deal with each one.
Possibility 1) Damaged Bearings…the bearings of the motor can become damaged if they have been exposed to very high temperature for a considerable period of time. When they are damaged, they produce an annoying shrieking sound. The only way to fix this problem is to have the bearings replaced.
Possibility 2) Lack of Water Flow…when water has not run through the swimming pool pump for some time, there may be an obstruction preventing the normal water flow, this may lead to the device producing a grinding noise. Open as many valves as possible to find the obstruction and remove it.
Noise can also be produced by a damaged impeller and/or internal fan. If such a problem is discovered, the pump should be replaced.
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