Clean and Inspect the Pump Strainer Basket Regularly

An easily neglected part of routine swimming pool maintenance is the cleaning and inspection of the pool pump strainer basket. When every other aspect of the pool is in good working order, neglecting this one task can cause big problems and get very expensive.

It's inevitable that some smaller debris will get by the skimmer basket or the pool cleaner leaf trap and find its way to the pump basket. This creates potential for a couple of different problems.

1 - The pump strainer basket can get clogged with debris blocking the flow of water to the pump.

2 - If the strainer basket is not in good condition and has any cracks or holes in it, debris can make its way past the basket and get trapped inside the pool pump impeller clogging the impeller and stopping it from moving the water effectively.

Both of these problems will lead to reduced pool water circulation and insufficient filtration, and eventually the pool will show the signs in the form of cloudy water and algae.

So make it a strict habit to clean out the pool pump basket and while you have it out, closely inspect it for any breaks or cracks where debris can get past. Replace the pump basket as soon as there are any signs of wear and tear.

If you need to replace your pump basket, below are the most common:

Hayward Northstar SPX4000M

Hayward Max-Flo SPX2800M

Hayward Max-Flo SPX1250RA

Hayward Super II SPX3000M

Jandy Stealth Pump Basket

Pentair Whisperflo Strainer Basket

Pentair Challenger Strainer Basket

Sta-Rite Max-E-Pro C8-58P

Sta-Rite JWPA C108-33P

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