Pool Problems

Pool Problems & Answers For Normal And Salt Water Swimming Pools. Cloudy Pool Water & Swimming Pool Filter Problems.

Use this information for troubleshooting and help control swimming pool algae.

Keep your filtration system running for a backyard aboveground and inground swimming pool, and help keep your fiberglass or pool plaster looking like new.

There are literally hundreds of problems. I've tried to narrow this list down to the most asked issues.

If you have a situation that you think is unique please don't hesitate to email for a more thorough analysis. You can also contact me for a personal consultation.

Troubleshoot Your Pool Pump

Answers To Common Pool Problems

Green or Brown Cloudy Water

Algae, Dirt, Dust, Contaminants, Video

Black Soft Spots

Black Algae White Patches Or Pink Slime

Water Mold or Pink Algae Green Or Brown Clear Water

Copper or Iron in the fill water
Incorrect pool water chemistry

Black or Dark Clear Water

Manganese/metals in the fill water

Green Hair or Green Nails

Wrong use of copper ion generator or high copper/metals in the fill water

Common Swimming Pool Filter Problems

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Pool Pump Won’t Prime:

If this is one of your headaches, it could be number of reasons including:

Air leak in the line
No water in the strainer
Lid O-Ring is damaged or worn
The filter pump is on low speed (two-speed units)
The strainer basket or skimmer basket is clogged
The valve in the piping system is closed
Water level is below the skimmer
Strainer pot lid fastened incorrectly

Pool Filter - Pool Pump Problems - High Pool Filter Pressure:

Possible reasons for this:

The pool filter is dirty
Restriction in the return line
Bad pressure gauge
Low Filter Pressure

Possible Causes:

Pool strainer basket or skimmer basket clogged
Restriction in suction line - swimming pool leaks
Air leak in suction line
Clogged pump impeller
Bad pressure gauge

Motor Won’t Turn:

The power is turned off
The circuit breaker tripped
The pump is in "off" mode of a timer controlled circuit
Connections and/or wires are mixed or crossed
Shaft is locked up
The pump motor impeller is clogged with debris
Clogged skimmer/pump basket
Low water level below skimmer
Swimming pool leak
Suction side leak

So there you have a good list of some of the most common pool issues you may have.

You can also visit my Pool Q&A page for hundreds of answered questions to common pool problems

For another great page just click here. Most if not all of your pool issues come down to basic pool care solutions and treatments. Proper water balance and weekly pool maintenance can help.

The right kind of information, water testing kit, and troubleshooting tips will help lessen your pool problems and can ensure your pool filters will run properly and your inground or above ground pool will stay healthy, clean, and clear.

Hopefully this will help you with your swimming pool care and maintenance.

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