A clogged impeller may prevent your pool pump from starting up. So, when they start sucking air, that’s a problem. It keeps water flowing through the filter so that your pool isn't littered with leaves or other debris. There is a separate 15A breaker dedicated for the pool lights. A pool pump is responsible for aerating and circulating the water through a swimming pool. Determining when your swimming pool pump operates can save on the energy expenses for operating the pool, especially if your municipality offers off-peak rates. In fact, it is something we recommend all pools owners do themselves. Out of interest why do you want to get rid of it? Maybe a little green with some junk blown in when we get back. Re: Pool pump won't turn on - inground pool Welcome to TFP ! It wouldnt let me and the filter kept going. Hi, I dont know much about my pool equipment but I have a Jandy Aqualink RS4 and the filter pump will not turn off. Turning off swimming pool pumps and collecting extra electricity from rooftop solar is better than a new power station, according to the national electricity market operator's CEO. Pool pumps are supposed to be completely airtight: this is what keeps them primed and sucking water properly. One of those things was to turn his pool pump off in the afternoon and back on in the morning. Usually, the spa sits above the water line of the pool so if something goes wrong the water from the spa will drain out, but as to the … I need to shut off my pool Autofill valve to determine where I may have a leak. Determining when your swimming pool pump operates can save on the energy expenses for operating the pool, especially if your municipality offers off-peak rates. A skim vac (or vacuum plate) allows you to use the skimmer basket instead of the pump strainer basket, eliminating the need to turn the pool pump on and off. Carefully remove any visible debris from the disc-shaped impeller by hand until it spins easily. Except I can't figure out how to shut down my autofill. It's easy and relatively cheap to clear a green pool, but pricy to replace equipment. The electronic part of the timer drives a relay which operates the pump. The pump is a vital component to your swimming pool. The pump has a toggle switch that activates the power used by the pump; this switch must be replaced if it becomes defective. Could be a sticking relay switch. I'm getting a lot of water from my overflow and backwash drain and trying to diagnos the problem. By setting your pool pump timer to operate during non-peak hours when there is less electrical demand, you might save a considerable amount of money. A clogged impeller may prevent your pool pump from starting up. Bring pool to shock level the night before we leave, circulate for an hour and turn the pump off. Are you able to confirm power is still getting to the pump motor?