Possible Problems, Causes And Solutions - ESPA LEADER COMPACT 300 Manuel D'instructions

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5. POSSIBLE PROBLEMS, CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS

1) Presence of algae in the sand which block the filter.
2) Incorrect chemical disinfection of the water.
3) Low water flow.
4) After washing, the filter pressure is high.
5) The filtered water is not clear.
6) The pump does not draw water or the suction time is very long.
7) The pump does not start.
8) The pressure gauge oscillates sharply.
9) The pump loses water.
10) Noise.
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Short filtration cycles
Short filtration cycles
Filter saturated
X X Valves half-closed
Defective pressure gauge
The sand in the filter forms lumps
Incorrect chemical disinfection of the water
Swimming pool level insufficient, and draws air
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X Pump seized, and the shaft does not turn freely
The pump picks up air
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X Watertightness failure
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Intake of air into the equipment
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SOLUTIONS
Lengthen the filtration cycles
Backwash the sand until the water in the inspection
window is clear, usually after 2 minutes
Wash the filter
Check that they are completely open
Replace it
Renew the sand in the filter
The pH must be between 7,2 and 7,6
Fill the swimming pool up to half the level of the
skimmer
Contact a technical service
Check the installation up to the pump suction and
eliminate the leaks
Contact a technical service
Repair the leaks
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