HELP NEEDED Filter hardly pumping

[B OG]

Hello Everyone,

We have an underground pool and when we set the pool pump to filter after about 10 to 15 minutes the water is hardly moving. When we have it on recirculation it's like rapids.

On Sunday we started getting the pool ready. Bought new inserts for the filter pump (Hayward) as the previous ones were broke. The pool started out dark green and is now cloudy blue. Since Sunday we have put 9 pounds of shock in each night and leave the pump on filter. We done this for the past 5 nights.

Is it possible that we have a leak in the line? But if there's a leak wouldn't this also affect the pressure of recirculation? Is it possible there is alge blockage somewhere? The pressure on the pressure gauge shows 30 when it's hardly flowing.

Any light that anyone cam shed would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

You have algae clogging your filter.

You need to follow our SLAM Process for best results.

It can take more then 5 days to clear an algae problem.

Algae Archives

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[PoolStored]

No leak, Algae. What type of filter do you have?

You need to follow this process to clear your pool. Print it out, read three times, keep it with you. Link-->SLAM Process

How are you testing your pool water. You need a proper test kit to perform a SLAM. Link-->Test Kits Compared

During the process, clean/backwash the filter and note pressure. When pressure rises 25% clean again. With algae you will be cleaning a lot.