07/22/2026
🛠️ Is your pool equipment acting up after the seasonal shift?
Temperature changes and physical stress can wear down internal seals, plastic components, and plumbing joints, leading to air leaks, water loss, and unwanted motor strain. Catching these early keeps your pool running smoothly and saves you money down the line!
Here are 5 key diagnostic checkpoints to inspect:
🔍 5 Key Pool Equipment Checkpoints:
🛠️ 1. Friction & Flow Restrictions (PVC Fittings)
Cracked or rigid standard 90° elbows create backpressure ("head loss"). Upgrading to a 2" Sweep Elbow reduces resistance, helping variable-speed pumps like the Pentair IntelliFlo3 turn over water efficiently at lower, energy-saving RPMs.
💧 2. Automatic Water Levelers (Float Valve Seals)
If your pool won't stop filling or the water drops below the skimmer, test your float valve seal by lifting the float arm. If water keeps dripping, a replacement WaterLev Auto Fill Valve will stop water waste and protect your pump from losing prime.
🤖 3. Robotic Cleaner Traction (Climbing Rings)
If your robotic cleaner (like a Maytronics Dolphin) spins its brushes but slips or falls off the walls, its foam climbing rings have lost grip due to age or chemical wear. Swapping out the climbing rings restores full waterline cleaning!
🌀 4. In-Floor Circulation (Pop-Up Heads)
Dirt building up in specific spots? A pop-up head might be jammed with grit or have a worn spring. Inspect heads like the Pentair (A&A) Style 1 to ensure they fully pop up and rotate properly during gear cycles.
🔀 5. 3-Port Valve Function (Diverter Seals)
Noticing air bubbles in your return lines or water leaking into the spa during pool mode? The internal diverter gasket may be warped. A replacement diverter (like the CMP Jandy-Style) restores the seal without needing to cut out the whole valve assembly.
📖 Need expert advice or replacement parts?
Give our team a call at (888) 484-0864 or stop by one of our local store locations in Phoenix, Chandler, Scottsdale, or Las Vegas!
When pool equipment remains stagnant or operates in shifting temperatures, internal seals, plastic components, and plumbing joints are subject to physical stress. As systems return to full-time operation during the transition into spring, these parts often show signs of fatigue. Identifying these is...
