Fred's Pool Service

Solutions For Common Pool Problems

    Air bubbles visible in strainer basket

• Make sure pool water is at proper operating level (mid-skimmer).

• Check to make sure skimmer weir(s) is/are not stuck.

• Make sure pump strainer lid and gasket are sealed properly.

• Clean all debris from strainer basket.

    Low Flow

• Check and clean skimmer baskets.

• Check filter pressure - if 10 p.s.i. above normal - backwash filter.

• Check pump strainer basket and clean if necessary.

• Check pump impeller and remove any debris.

• Re-prime pump - fill pump basket with water before re-starting.

    No Suction For Vacuum

• Make sure vacuum hose is primed (full of water).

• Make sure filter is clean (backwash if necessary).

• Make sure all baskets are clean.

• Isolate vacuum line if necessary (close other appropriate suction line valves).

WEEKLY:  Test water - Always adjust in this order ... Alk-PH-Chlorine.    Shock 1x per week or after heavy use.  (i.e.  If you pick Wednesday to shock - Then you have a party on Sat. you need to shock again. - Then shock again on your regular shock day.)  Add Algaecide for maintenance. 

DAILY:  Add Dicholr/Trichlor daily.  Run Filter 4 to 6 hours per day.