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Help! Vacuum losing suction in spurts. What's wrong?

by lacigrl » Thu 24 Feb, 2011 22:23

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Just bought a house w/ a pool, our first. We paid for a pool guy to come in and show us how to work the equipment and what did what and how to...

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The pressure seems to jump from high 20-ish to 30 going suddenly down to like 5 and back again, but mostly in the low end. I can see that the pump is...

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Last post by Larry
Fri 25 Feb, 2011 11:11
Using wind energy to assist heating pool?

by majesticwi.com » Thu 03 Feb, 2011 20:55

YES! Exciting new technology uses wind power to help (or completely) heat your pool water. Change nothing with your existing system, heater placed...

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Thu 03 Feb, 2011 20:55
Polaris 280-380 revisited

by dalehileman » Fri 14 Jan, 2011 12:48

How can I get my 380 to spend more time at the deep end

When I complained some years ago that it wouldn't climb platforms or steps a Polaris rep...

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Last post by dalehileman
Fri 14 Jan, 2011 12:48
Hw long to run pump

by dalehileman » Fri 29 Oct, 2010 14:53

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I live in the Mojave Desert having a 35 gal conventional pool with sand filter presently using 1750-w 1-hp pump soon to replace with vf hoping...

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Thanks Bridges for that insight and perhaps Mas is listening

It's very encouraging to learn about the apparent efficiency of my existing pump,...

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Sun 31 Oct, 2010 11:06
How many days can pool survive without filter?

by rhthompson » Sat 02 Oct, 2010 17:17

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my pump stopped working last night and i'm not sure how long it will take to get it diagnosed and fixed. How many days before serious algae or other...

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thanks for responses and suggestions to my question. I was thinking and hoping i have at least a few days. I will keep brushing and of course watch...

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Last post by floridapooltech
Sun 03 Oct, 2010 18:48
Location of Polaris 360 back up valve

by tjm497 » Fri 01 Oct, 2010 20:12

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Recently changed the feed hoses on my Polaris 360 pool cleaner. I disconnected all the hoses, and now I forget the exact location of where the Back...

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I get the distinct impression from the lack of response to your query as well as to some of my own that few of us use the Polaris sweepers anymore....

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Sun 03 Oct, 2010 10:52
Filter issue

by anjinsan » Thu 23 Sep, 2010 21:02

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1. setup:
I got an 18000g concrete pool with attached spa. I run a brand new 1.5 HP pump and have a cartridge filter.
2. Problem:
A while ago I...

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Maybe I have not been clear in my explanation. What happens is, that when I vacuum the pool, everything I suck up with the hose in the pool will land...

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Sun 26 Sep, 2010 21:11
Pressure went over 30 then to 2

by soccermom » Sun 29 Aug, 2010 08:28

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Problem with DE filter. A few day ago, pressure went over 30 and water came out the value (emptying about a foot of water from my 20 x 41 pool)...

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Not sure about the cause of the holes. I've had success using the MASKING TAPE METHOD. Plug each hole with tape. Cut the tape at least twice the size...

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Last post by floridapooltech
Sat 11 Sep, 2010 17:44
Sand Question

by kturner » Sat 21 Aug, 2010 11:27

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What does sand look like that needs replaced? mine only one year old but i have had cloudy water
all summer long.The sand looked new no channels or...

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Like swimnsave, I believe your issue is a water chemistry imbalance rather than your sand. The only way to get to the bottom of that is with the test...

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Last post by floridapooltech
Tue 24 Aug, 2010 18:27
Any Tips on Maintenance,cleaning and using a Hayward EC-30

by apacheizm23 » Mon 26 Jul, 2010 06:24

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Hello everyone I am new on the forum this is my first thread up and any help would be greatly appreciated. I am constantly hearing my girlfriend talk...

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Thank you swimnsaveusa I appreciate the tip. Going to buy the take the filter apart and check for the tears and clean the fingers as you stated. Also...

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Last post by floridapooltech
Mon 16 Aug, 2010 01:19
Help With Pool Valves

Attachment(s) by lostinlasvegas » Mon 09 Aug, 2010 21:48

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New home owner and I dont have a clue how the normal operation of the valves should be. The pool equipment is all functional. There are 5 valves in...

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Makes complete sense. Thank you for the response. I'll try that. You would think that there would be some type of instructions that make all the...

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Tue 10 Aug, 2010 12:07
Sand filter blowing dirt back in pool. Desperate for help!

by Leah » Mon 19 Jul, 2010 09:21

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Someone please help! I have a 24' round, 52' tall above ground pool with a Hayward sand filter,with multi setting valve. Don't know the model # right...

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I had a problem with filth being shot back into the pool after I had swept, and also after shutting the filter off for a few minutes. When I would...

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Last post by TabSinger2
Wed 21 Jul, 2010 15:18
psf25 filter maintenance

by blink611 » Mon 19 Jul, 2010 22:09

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new home/old pool. filter gauge reading in red. does not change after back-washing/rinsing. onga psf25 filter gauge was reading ok 6 weeks ago. has...

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Hello,

You need to break down the filter and do a good cleaning on it. If it is a D.E. filter then tear it down and add the proper amount of DE to...

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Last post by riverdogg8899
Tue 20 Jul, 2010 14:31
Dirt and algie

by keithjackson » Sun 18 Jul, 2010 12:37

i often have a build up of dirt/algie in the bottom of the pool. i vacuum,and often find it back the next day. i have been getting rid of this by...

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Last post by keithjackson
Sun 18 Jul, 2010 12:37
Pool pressure gauge
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by randy » Tue 09 May, 2006 16:41

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I have an undergrood pool which is 15 x 35 and the pressure on the gauge reads always around 30 psi. My guage is new and is drops down to 0 when it's...

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Great information here and I have a similar question. I just replaced my spa pump/motor. It is a direct replacement. Hayward 1HP. I drained and...
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Sun 18 Jul, 2010 10:53
Summer Pool Shutdown

by Guest » Sat 17 Jul, 2010 02:07

I live in the south of France and need to shut my in ground pool down for about two weeks in August. This is because it is our thunderstorm season,...

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Sat 17 Jul, 2010 02:07
Vacuuming

by klsuch » Thu 01 Jul, 2010 11:34

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Hi all. This is driving me crazy maybe someone can help. I vacuum the pool and the next day the same dirt seems to be on the bottom. It is very fine...

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Hello, Whats your question? When vacuuming the residue after useing Superfloc, do you use the pumps whilst back washing. Thanks for your help. Eileen...

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Last post by Eileen Mitchell
Sat 10 Jul, 2010 01:54
utopia pool

by fatmoggy104 » Sun 14 Sep, 2008 06:56

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Hi ,

Can somebody help me? i clean a utopia pool with a filter bag system. the problem i have is this week we had a sand storm and the pool was...

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Your best bet is to get an outside company in to power vac it. I have a Utopia pool also and have the same problem.

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Last post by twbnjb
Mon 28 Jun, 2010 11:49
dirt

by ollie » Thu 20 May, 2010 00:23

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Hi could someone help me pleas? I am just learning about my pool so I may be a bit slow on the uptake.

My problem is, everytime I clean & back...

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Whenever you back wash and turn system back to normal, there will be a little blow back into the pool. If it is coming back a lot even after running...

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Last post by riverdogg8899
Tue 15 Jun, 2010 13:44
sand in pool

by tazzzz » Mon 14 Jun, 2010 19:16

All of a sudden there is sand in my above ground pool it is filter sand and how and why is it getting in when I have made no changes in my system

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Mon 14 Jun, 2010 19:16

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