# My pump recycles AND discharges???

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-pump-recycles-and-discharges/193927>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [August 8, 2003, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-pump-recycles-and-discharges/193927 "2003-08-08T22:50:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![county](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ce7236/32.png) [@county](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/county)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2003, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-pump-recycles-and-discharges/193927/1 "2003-08-08T22:50:23Z")

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My swimming pool pump (actually the pump/filter system) is recirculating the water (thru the filter) BUT the discharge line is also running a small stream of water - what is the problem? All assistance appreciated.

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**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2003, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-pump-recycles-and-discharges/193927/2 "2003-08-08T23:19:25Z")

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Sounds like a O-ring or some other filter/flush valve assembly has failed. Beyond that, I have no idea how to help you fix it. What model is it? Maybe I or someone can find repair instructions online someplace.

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**Author:** ![county](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ce7236/32.png) [@county](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/county)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2003, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-pump-recycles-and-discharges/193927/3 "2003-08-08T23:26:15Z")

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It’s a “Tagelus” (spelling ???) Filter with the valve that comes with the thing - I installed it last year and I’m hoping it is something simple like trash blocking one of the valve closure whatevers.

I’m really hoping someone with a pool has had the same problem and has a simple fix.

This is an in-ground pool - about 25000 gals.

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**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2003, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-pump-recycles-and-discharges/193927/4 "2003-08-08T23:34:56Z")

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Yes, but the exact fix may very well be model-specific or at least series-specific. There’s hundreds of filter pump manufacturers and Tagelus is but one. You’re going to need to get the flow-control valve open and try replacing all the O-rings and other rubber parts. Your local pool-supply store might even have rebuild kits available.

[Here](http://pool-information.com/forum.html) is a discussion forum dedicated to swimming pool maintenace. You might have better luck asking there.