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Problems and Solutions Filtration System
Problem - Salt Water Chlorine Generator blades caked with scale deposits cause improper chlorine generation.
After - Salt Water Chlorine Generator blades acid cleaned.
Problem - Cracked Salt Water Chlorine Generator due to homeowner winterizing his pool improperly. Solution - Schedule your pool closing with APCO Pools to avoid costly mistakes.
Problem - Cracked Filter This could happen if the pool is not winterized properly or not winterized at all. Solution - Schedule your pool closing with APCO Pools to avoid costly mistakes.
Problem - Cracked Pump This could happen if the pool is not winterized properly or not winterized at all. Solution - Schedule your pool closing with APCO Pools to avoid costly mistakes.
Problem - Cracked plumbing fitting. This is mostly due to over tightening the fitting. Solution - Replace fitting and only tighten by hand.
Problem - Clogged and broken Pump basket Pump baskets that are stuffed with leaves can crack causing the debris to pass through the basket clogging other parts on the pump. This may cause the pump to not function properly. Solution - Clean the pump basket as part of a weekly maintenance and replace damaged basket with a new one.
Problem - Rusty and unrepairable pool heater due to improper water chemistry. Solution - Click Help Center for Basic Pool Chemistry to learn how to properly balance your pool water.
Problem - Not being able to properly backwash the filter or bypass the filter to circulate the chemicals when the pool is green. Solution - Installing a Multi-Port Valve at the filtration system will allow for better filter backwashing. You will also be able to bypass the filter, circulate the chemicals to kill the green algae.
Problem - Having to remember to manually turn on and off your filtration system. Solution - Install a timer. The more the filtration system is automatic, not only is it easier on you, it is better for the pool chemistry.
Problem - The filter gauge is difficult to read.
Solution - Replacing a filter gauge is easy and inexpensive to install.