| Everyone who owns a swimming pool must know | | | | turned in without the presence of water in it. To |
| that it is very essential that you look after its | | | | know if the pump is working properly, turn it on |
| maintenance, for which tools are available in the | | | | and notice the pressure gauge reading. If the |
| market. Amongst other tools that you must have | | | | reading is around 30 to 35 PSI, it means you need |
| are swimming pool pumps and filters. Along with | | | | to check if all the valves are appropriately open. |
| investing time in keeping your pools clean, it is | | | | But naturally, you need to turn the mump off |
| equally important that you care about the | | | | before you try and do this. If you find it difficult |
| maintenance of these tools. After all these tools | | | | to get your pump primed, then, for |
| have been designed for the health of your pools, | | | | troubleshooting, you need to go through the |
| and if the tools are not fit, the health of your pool | | | | manufacturer's manual. You may use a broom or |
| is in danger. You won't even be able to imagine, | | | | a brush to clean away the dirt, cobwebs and |
| how much of water your swimming pool pumps | | | | leaves that may have collected round the vents |
| pump. | | | | of cooling fans. |
| Since it is entrusted with such massive task, its | | | | The swimming pool pumps, unlike other machines |
| maintenance is equally important. If you give it | | | | do not require lubrication. In fact addition of |
| enough care and maintain it properly, the pool | | | | lubrication may catch debris and dirt and even |
| pump shall last you for a very long time. The | | | | harm the rubber seals. You just may lubricate the |
| most important part of it maintenance includes | | | | o-rings present in the pump lid. If your pump is |
| checking the pump at least once every week. | | | | making a little noise, it is absolutely normal. |
| You need to be very careful and take the | | | | However, if it makes too much noise, then |
| required precautions while you check it, since you | | | | chances are that the bearings are getting noisy |
| are dealing with electrically powered equipment. | | | | cause of normal wear. If the pool pump has |
| The bearings of the pump are sealed, so you | | | | developed leaks or makes whining sounds, then a |
| need to checks only the valves and seals. If you | | | | bearing or gasket may have to replaced or |
| get to see a torn seal, you need to get it | | | | repaired. Take great care of your pump, to make |
| replaced or repaired right away. | | | | sure it serves you for long and the water in the |
| The swimming pool pumps should never be | | | | pool remains fresh and healthy. |