What to do if there is no action from your circulation pump?
If there is no action coming from your circulation pump, see if your control panel is giving you an error code, typically a FLO or OH error when dealing with a dead pump. Check that your power is on, the breaker or GFCI test button are not tripped, all valves are in the open position.
What are the benefits of a higher speed pump?
On the positive side, higher speeds can reduce the initial purchase cost, because pumps which operate at higher speeds are normally smaller. Further, increased speed has the potential to increase the efficiency of the pump, if the pump specific speed for a lower speed pump (speed-rpm x (bep flow-gpm)0.5/ (head-ft)0.75 ) is less than about 2,000.
What happens if you run your pool pump on low speed?
If on the low speed your pool pump is pushing less than 35 GPMS, then you will lose functionality of your salt system and heater. Lastly, depending on the size and shape of your pool, running your pump solely on low speed may not provide enough circulation. Or, it may provide just enough circulation if you’re running your pump all day.
Why does my circ pump have a bad PWA?
If there is a large difference between the topside reading and your external thermometers you could have a bad temp sensor. The PWA is the circuit board. Typically Solid FLO msgs are related to a blockage, bad Flow switch and or connection, summer logic, bad PWA. Typically the circ pump would be off with a Solid FLO.
What kind of circulation pump does a hot tub use?
Common spa/hot tub circulation pumps are made by Aqua-Flo, Grundfos, Laing and Waterway. Not all spas have a circulation pump however. Many spas use a 2-speed therapy pump, with low speed used for constant circulation, and high speed used for turning the jets on high.
What should I do if my circulation pump is not working?
If there is no action at all from the circulation pump, your topside control panel should be giving you an error code, perhaps a FLO or OH. Check that power is on, and the breaker or GFCI test button are not tripped. Check that all valves are in the open position.
What happens if my pool pump cannot run at high speed?
If you cannot operate your pump at high speed, you may lose the ability to control your waterfalls, pop-up heads, spillovers, jets, and bubblers. Water features typically require more gallons per minute (GPM) than what the low speed on pumps produce.
Why does my circulation pump make weird noises?
BAD BEARINGS: Inside of a normally quiet circulation motor are two bearings that ensure smooth rotation of the rotor within the stator. When these bearings age, they begin to shriek and squeal, or grind loudly. A test to confirm is to disconnect the plumbing and turn it on very briefly, to see if it still makes funny noises.
