does this pump need a filter to keep debris out of motor? Or, does it need periodic cleaning?
1845626
I would think that depends on the water quality. Debris need to be kept from clogging the intake grate such as algae build up.
1845627
i don't know it it has a filter but i am using it in my front yard water feature that has a small waterfall with a catch basin and it works fine, i haven't had to clean it and the water feature does have algae in it, it works great , i would not hesitate to recommend it and the price is excellent.
1845628
I clean mine weekly. I shut it off,quik scrub with a brush, put it back it. I did let it go 2 weeks while I was away and it was still pumping strong. Hope this helps
1845629
It has a small screen on the intake to prevent debris from entering the motor. To keep it running smooth I would run it in a bucket of bleach and water once every month or two give it a good cleaning. Make sure to rinse it well after cleaning it.
1204726
a pump/filter and a floater with chlorine are a must and is really all you need to keep it clean. a net helps for keeping out the larger debris that gets in the pool. :)
2078451
There's a video on YouTube from Pioneer showing you how to take apart the pump to clean it. I haven't tried this yet but it looks pretty do-able. Before finding this video today, I've always just rinsed the pump and cleaned the exterior with a brush every time I changed the filter (once a month). Here's a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYyTFv_u3Sw
2107517
Yes, it should be flushed periodically. Otherwise, mineral deposits clog the filter, leading to the unit not functioning (the little green light on your control box will flash red). Cleaning the filter is not hard. Read the instruction manual. My unit also requires several minutes for hot water to arrive.
1311832
I have a clean filter in pump and have to clean it alot at 1st on a sand pump i dont know sorry but im going to try my sand pump to see how it works i have the filter pump with timer runs ever 8 hours i let it vacum for 2 hours i check on it to see hows it working have to clean screen .have a great weekend
932479
There is no filter on this drain pump, a filter would be helpful. This is our third pump for this machine.
1080194
it's like a vacuum. the hose connects to either the hole in your skimmer or like our pool we have a special spot for it to connect to. then at your pump you have a part that unscrews with a basket in it that you dump when it gets a lot of leaves in it..the filters will clean out the dirt
469147
As others have said, the unit comes with two sets of filters. If you clean them often, they should last for a long time. If you get a lot a debris in your pool, such as leaves and dust because of your environment, I would highly recommend the larger heavy duty cloth filter assembly, which must be ordered separately from the importer. It will last for years and can suck up a lot of debris without requiring cleaning as often.
1893843
Yes, it is a bottom dump cannister and the filter does have to be cleaned occasionally. I want to go back to a bag vacuum cleaner...not as messy!
741052
We bought a salt water pump for our pool because the filter pump was not shipped with pool. BUT I think you r talking about the filter pump. No u shouldn't have to dump it, but you will need to leave the filter pump hooked up to the salt water pump. Filter pump cleans the debris from water. Salt pump treats the water. My husband has allergy problems with chlorides so the salt pump works great. We didn't have to adjust or treat pool in the 2 months we used the pool.
1286530
I most often remove the cover and remove the filter assembly. I use the hose and spray nozzle to clean the filter. You must spray between the grids and make sure you get everything removed at the bottom where it settles. I have found lying the filter on its side and rolling it allows me to get between the grids and dislodge debris from the bottom. On occasion I will separate all the grids for a thorough cleaning.
1716809
I have had mine almost a year and so far l have not had to replace the pump however I do take it a part a clean on a weekly basis.
2145051
It does need to be cleaned every week. The filter will get clogged with hair and food particles if you do not clean it regularly. Maybe it will start working again if you clean it. Also, it is important to never let the surface of the water get too low - if it does, the pump will stop working...permanently. The pump should always be submerged by about 1 inch of water. I try to top it off in the morning and the evening with water. It will start by making a louder than usual sound. If you are lucky enough to cover it with water in time, it will keep on working.
2192525
The vacuum comes with its own permanent filter. Dyson suggests that you clean the filter regularly for optimal service. For reference I have attached a youtube clip from their official channel describing how you clean it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJlBad_JWv0 I hope this helps, if you have any questions or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
509161
mine had no filter either. had to unscrew back panel to get to pump. check out u-tube theres a video that helped me
1668658
yes, i rinse it out every ~3rd time i use the vacuum. Note that i did buy the after-market filters when i bought the vac, but i haven't used them yet.
1762144
The large debris is caught by the in-line strainer/basket before your pump. Small particles are captured on your filter.