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Poor suction in skimmer

by Wallace » Sun 21 May, 2006 12:15

I just had my pump replaced. It's working fine. Started vacuuming and the vacuum lost suction. I thought it might be the vacuum head or hose but...

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Last post by Wallace
Sun 21 May, 2006 12:15
Pool Vac won't draw well

by litchfieldrick » Sat 22 Apr, 2006 12:22

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my pool vac won't draw water. It is barely pulling at all, even when I set the valve to full vac.

the skimmer is pulling just great.

I have a 10 yr...

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i love you balto and jenna :D

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Last post by halito
Thu 18 May, 2006 23:33
Vaccuuming question...

by MiamiSun » Mon 01 May, 2006 12:22

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I am a new pool owner and have a a question about vaccuuming. We have a spa that connects and flows into the pool, and when vaccuuming, the stuff...

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try vacumning to "waste" if you have a multiport valve for the heavy loads. Sounds like you have an issue with your filter media. What kind...

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Last post by PlumbEvil
Mon 08 May, 2006 23:28
How much DE

by jay » Sat 06 May, 2006 16:05

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I have a 30000 gallon in ground pool with a DE Filter. How do I determine how much DE to dump into the filter?

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somewhere around 10-13 coffee cans , but it really depends on your DE filter's sq footage

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Mon 08 May, 2006 23:26
Vacuum - DE Returns To Pool

by vregister2 » Fri 05 May, 2006 09:41

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I have been reading various posts and this forum has been very helpful. I have gotten my water cleaned and all chemical test are good. However, after...

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Here is what the manufacturer says about this problem:

It would be best to vacuum up the D.E. in the pool and then add D.E. if you know how much is...

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Last post by Donny
Fri 05 May, 2006 14:04
Tile cleaner

by todd » Thu 04 May, 2006 13:36

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What's a good tile cleaner out there. I have used a few different brands and none seem to get the white line around my pool off.

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Try a scale cleaner/remover to get rid of the calcium buildup at the water line.

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Last post by Pool Helper
Fri 05 May, 2006 04:21
Pump Question...

by Heather Nikole » Wed 03 May, 2006 15:00

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I posted this question in the wrong place (cloudy water) so I will try this one more time. :oops:

I have been running the pump on...

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I answered your post in the cloudy pool water forum.

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Last post by Pool Helper
Wed 03 May, 2006 15:15
how much DE?

by handyman » Sat 12 Nov, 2005 18:56

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I read on other post that only about 50% of DE is sent to waste with backwashing. Does that mean that half as much DE should be put back in? My...

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what he is saying is that not all DE is removed on a backwash.....so if you always add 6# then sooner or later your filter will have too much E on...

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Last post by jj
Mon 01 May, 2006 16:26
weir skimmer question?????

by grammastar » Tue 25 Apr, 2006 17:03

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The flap of the weir skimmer stays open completely.Are they not suppose to flap open and shut?? How do we fix it??

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Thanks for you help. We will check it out.

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Last post by grammastar
Wed 26 Apr, 2006 10:56
Just cleaned my DE Fileter first time! Have question

by robertjones » Sun 09 Apr, 2006 16:52

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After cleaning my DE filter and putting it back together I am losing lots of water out of the pool. There are no leaks at the pump or filter so I am...

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The two are unrelated. Cleaning the filter would not cause a noticeable water loss or a leak.

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Last post by Pool Boy
Mon 10 Apr, 2006 15:36
Cartridge Filter Pressure jumped 10 PSI from normal reading

by mikeboss » Fri 31 Mar, 2006 09:01

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I have a American Products(Pentair) Clean & Clear Plus Cartridge filter system. It is about 8 years old. It has always ran around 10 PSI.

I...

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I recently experienced a similar problem with my filter pressure . I went through each section of the system looking for some restriction until I...

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Last post by Kevin
Thu 06 Apr, 2006 11:11
How often should my DE filter be opened up and cleaned out?

by ddcc » Tue 21 Mar, 2006 18:52

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How often should my DE filter be opened up and cleaned out? I have a friend who says her pool service does it twice a year for her. It's been 18...

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A DE filter should be cleaned every 6 months to one year. Once your filter is opened up, you will be amazed at the gunk that has accumulated on the...

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Last post by Pool Star
Wed 22 Mar, 2006 12:08
Help! Advice?

by CrabbyMom » Sat 24 Sep, 2005 17:47

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We have had our pool for just at a year. The pool takes more maintenance then I expected. We have several friends and neighbors with pools and I've...

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With a salt system, you shouldn't have to add chlorine...simply adjust the setting to increase or decrease chlorine level. Salt pools do require...

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Last post by handyman
Fri 10 Mar, 2006 12:19
automatic monitoring and balancing system

by nub » Wed 12 Oct, 2005 13:40

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is there such an animal as an control system that monitors the pool water and automatically adjusts the chemicals?

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There are automatic dosage systems avilable. They ususally monitor pH and ORP (redox), and use these values to control the pumping of liquid or...

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Last post by Pool Help
Fri 24 Feb, 2006 07:59
change sand in filter

by dale » Thu 23 Feb, 2006 17:41

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I have a Hayward S210T sand filter and i want to change my sand. How do I get my pool pipes to come loose from the top of my filter..I am stumped..

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Hi Dale

There are 3 pipes coming out of the multiport valve.

1. water from the pump

2. return line to the pool

3. waste water discharge...

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Last post by Pool Help
Fri 24 Feb, 2006 02:53
Spa drains back to pool

by Stu » Mon 20 Feb, 2006 13:43

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I changed my pool filter yesterday and when the cleaner shuts off the water in the spa drains into the pool.When the cleaner comes on the water comes...

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Hi Stu

It sounds like you have a problem with the check valve (one way valve/ non-return valve). If the valve is faulty, it will allow water in...

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Last post by Larry
Mon 20 Feb, 2006 13:48
need info please..

by russ » Wed 15 Jun, 2005 10:01

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i have a intex easy set pool 15X36 . i was given a hayward sand filter w/o a pump. what i was wondering is could i hook this up to my intex pump to...

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You sure could. If you use zeolite in the filter you'll get even better filtration results.

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Last post by Poolz
Wed 08 Feb, 2006 16:52
Anyone know about pressure/suction for a Kreepy Krauly?

by Guest » Fri 08 Apr, 2005 14:01

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Hi all,

I see this forum is relatively new so there's not much on which to search so I'll be the first to post this set of questions.

I have a...

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What happens when you close the main drain nad open the skimmer valve completely?

If the suction increases without putting a strain on the pump then...

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Last post by Pool Helper
Sun 22 Jan, 2006 06:57
DE in the pool

by handyman » Sun 16 Oct, 2005 08:39

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Why is there DE covering the bottom of the pool? I have replaced all the filters in the tank with new ones. I have checked for leaks and proper fit...

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Thanks...I'll try that. I read somewhere about a DE blush that occurs after a backwash when DE is added to the skimmer. Maybe, that is what is...

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Last post by handyman
Mon 16 Jan, 2006 06:38
2 Skimmers

by Philip » Mon 25 Jul, 2005 20:24

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I'm a new pool owner because our new house came with one. I have a question about vacuum. We have a commercial grade pool (according to the pool...

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When you vacuum a pool with more than one suction port, you need to close the others off. In your case with 2 skimmers, either shut the second (open)...

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Sun 15 Jan, 2006 09:10

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