Tag Archives: water level

I am having lots of problems with my pool that I havent had before?

Skimmer does not hold water so is not circulating properly. The flapper door to the skimmer is laying flat while the water is being sucked out. The pump looses pressure and when I start the pump there are LOTS of air bubbles that are blocking the water. The skimmer sucks for about 2-5 minutes. We … Continue reading

Type of fountain pump to use in one inch deep birdbath?

I am trying to add a fountain to my shallow birdbath. It’s only one inch deep at its deepest (obviously, it gets lower as it gets emptier). I have tried two submersible pumps (an older Rio 50 and a Pontek 70), both of which are too big and stand above the water level. The Pontek … Continue reading

How often should a sump pump turn on during the winter?

Mine hasn’t turned on (discharged water) for a 3 or 4 days but it has been below freezing (in Iowa). I’m thinking the water level hasn’t changed much with the cold weather but not sure how to test it or anything. Not sure I can test it that easily – had a radon mediation installed … Continue reading

pump not working well on a quick set swimming pool?

I bought one of those quick set pools for my kids, it’s 10′ diamater and 30" deep. The pump isn’t working very well. I vented the air and made sure the chlorine chamber was filled with water. However when it’s running, the the water level in the pump drops down, so it’s not getting to … Continue reading

Can I turn off my pump in my koi pond in the winter?

I have a leak in my pond liner. I think it is at the bottom because a windstorm moved a large plant and my water level started to drop after that. The temperature where I live is from high 30′s at night to 60′s during day. Can I turn off my pump and let my … Continue reading

Pond skimmer, wrong size pump?

I had pond built last month. I fear the pump is too powerful. The size is 6 ft by 9 ft depth from 18 in to 36 in at deepest. The skimmer states for pump up to 188 gph. The pump installed in the skimmer is 2400 gph. It seem like the skimmer water level … Continue reading

Can I use a single drop well pump on a double drop pipe set up? if no, why? If yes, how?

I have a deep well, double drop pipes, about 150ft deep, but water level is about 25ft from surface, I can’t find a decent deep well surface pump for a reasonable price, so I’m thinking of using a 1hp+ shallow well pump, however those are single drop so… not sure how to hook up, I … Continue reading

Is a sump pump suppose to be in a "pit" in your basement to pull water out of it? Please tell all about them.

My friend’s sister wants her to block up the sump pump so it won’t turn on and off all the time. I told her it was suppose to be at a level that if water came into her basement, it would suck up the water. It would turn on and off depending on the water … Continue reading

how to clean jet injector in water well?

Started losing water pressure in well pump, tried priming pump with no success,would build up to 40psi and then back to 0. Had well company come out, pulled pipe,cleaned screen,checked water level,can’t figure out problem. no water 2 weeks now any suggestions would be appreciated

Can you help me with my pool problem?

My pool is leaking. I closed off the bottom main drain because I thought that was where the leak was coming from. Apparently, that wasn’t it because it is still leaking..about 1 inch every 24 hours. Once the water level gets to the bottom of my return jet, there is no more leakage. After the … Continue reading