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Pump replacement help - Larger motor replacement safe?

by chenss2000 » Sat 05 Mar, 2011 02:39

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I currently have a 3/4 hp whisperflo. It started to make noise due to the bearings, so I called home warranty to repair it since I just bought the...

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This CP2000-S pump will interface with the two sizes of the Summer Waves Sand Filtration frameworks. This filtration pump is intended to utilize...

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Sun 23 Sep, 2018 09:26
Bubbles in swimming pool and suction problems

by nieldv » Wed 01 Feb, 2017 04:56

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Hi,
I've had problems with my creepy not moving properly, pool basket not filling up all the way to the top and air bubbles being sucked in the...

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My zodiac would also spend half its time climbing walls, (causing me to do likewise in frustration), I have tried varying suction and deflector...

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Last post by Magoo
Fri 21 Sep, 2018 00:22
Chronic prime issues: "extended pot reservoir"?
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by austin7537 » Sun 16 Sep, 2018 12:51

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The water intake for my negative/infinity edge catch basin is waaay below my pump, maybe 10ft. The pool installers warned me that this would lead to...

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You may get it to work but the flow rate will be terrible, the electric cost high. That will mean short filtration runs because of the cost. Clearly...
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Tue 18 Sep, 2018 00:29
DE not coming out during backwash

by brianbo » Mon 27 Aug, 2018 16:42

Hi,
I have a 24' agp, Hayward Pro Grid DE 2420 filter with MPV = Hayward S710XR50.
When I opened the pool in June, I backwashed and no dirty water...

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Mon 27 Aug, 2018 16:42
Need advice with pool pump and filter system
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by Guest » Thu 15 Dec, 2011 23:15

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Hello all, I just bought my house last summer and it has an in-ground pool that is about 11000gal. The pump is a 1hp Centurion, and the filter is a...

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Great reply,
Was it, the part about filters was wrong, a lot of the rest is out of date and based on old and wrong information
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Mon 27 Aug, 2018 11:04
help required to identify part design

by skinnydipper » Sun 24 Jun, 2018 09:09

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Hi, new to the forum after recently moving to a new house with large indoor inground concrete tiled pool.
I am trying to identify the design of the...

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Do search on google

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Mon 27 Aug, 2018 01:37
Pump suction low output is good

by Kelly » Mon 20 Aug, 2018 07:03

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So the suction is not as good as it should be. We have a net that goes on basket that collects all the little stuff. Before you couldn't even pull...

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Hmm, something needs looking into, sounds like clogged filters.

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Mon 20 Aug, 2018 10:05
threaded plug blew out of plumbing line

by Maryland_Newbie » Fri 17 Aug, 2018 19:24

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Hello, I've been helping my next door neighbor with her pool (new as of this season). But we made a mistake today. After we added a chlorine tablet...

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I agree with Teapot
If the pressure was high enough to blow out a threaded plug then yes the threads would be damaged
I take it that the plug is...

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Sat 18 Aug, 2018 06:52
pump problems- filters

by mpoland33 » Mon 13 Aug, 2018 19:50

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Hello everyone...newbie here who's never owned a pool and we've acquired the in-laws pool from hell...18' round above ground.

the most recent issue...

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It's a copper and silver ion idea. It will help stop it going green with algae but not much else. You would need to be a lot more careful with water...

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Tue 14 Aug, 2018 23:22
Skimmer Line sucking in air, pump losing prime

by gaelpride » Mon 13 Aug, 2018 11:56

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I have a 25,000 gal pool with a main drain and a skimmer drain for floating stuff. I'm somewhat new to pool ownership so forgive me if I call it by...

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The fact that the pump operates correctly when the skimmer line is closed proves the above ground is working OK as is your main drain
The fault lies...

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Mon 13 Aug, 2018 14:52
Pump loses prime right after shut off

by michael734 » Wed 08 Aug, 2018 04:16

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Hi

Our pump has been losing prime right after shut off for a good few months now and I can't seem to figure out the cause. When the pump switches...

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Ok, did this issue exist before you changed the spider gasket?
The pump lid, is the pre filter, although the seal is still spongy, which is good a...

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Sat 11 Aug, 2018 00:42
Pool Pump and Filter not filling with water

by dosbeerigos » Mon 06 Aug, 2018 14:09

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Hi! Hopefully someone can help. Havent had any issues with the pool since moving into the house a year ago. I took the filter out for a cleaning the...

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side notes: The filter is a cartridge type, and I have checked the impellers to make sure there is no crud on them,

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Tue 07 Aug, 2018 06:03
Pool pump won't completely fill with water and I'm scared I've damaged my pump.

by nicolebenton410 » Thu 26 Jul, 2018 15:00

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This is our second summer having our pool, all has been well until now. We had some flooding about two weeks ago. The rain was so heavy for so long,...

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It sounds a bit like the pump impeller could be clogged with crap. I would suggest disconnecting the out flow pipe from the pump and having a look at...

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Fri 27 Jul, 2018 15:59
Pressure keeps climbing
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by Elizabeth » Sun 01 Jul, 2018 09:41

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Hello! I am new here and am hoping that I can get some help. My inground pool was open shortly before Memorial Day and my filter and pump was running...

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No it isn't, personally I cannot be bothered with the hassle of DE.
DE filters so finely you cannot see the dirt without a microscope 2-3 microns...
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Sat 07 Jul, 2018 15:10
Questions/Advice Needed -- Re-plumbing for a cartridge filter replacement

Attachment(s) by G8rRob » Fri 06 Jul, 2018 14:03

Greetings everyone.

I am attempting a DIY replacement of my Cartridge Filter and also replacing an off-line chlorinator with an inline one. I...

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Fri 06 Jul, 2018 14:03
Pump Noise

by Hokus » Sun 01 Jul, 2018 13:33

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I have a very annoying crackling popping sound coming from Hayward multi valve. If i have an air leak i cannot find it. This has been going on for...

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Hi, you may not see any bubbles, with cavitation the water is split apart into various gas formations but it then recombines back into the stable...

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Mon 02 Jul, 2018 10:25
Above Ground Pool & Tim Allen Pump question - LOL

by ecurrent » Wed 27 Jun, 2018 09:10

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Greetings Earthmen!
My 16' x 48" Intex pool needs replacing (leaking). I live in Tucson, AZ where temps soar to above 110 deg and pools die an...

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Aha, yes you would need a powerful pump to make the creepy crawler work but maybe do it manually, usually much quicker and relaxing with a beer in...

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Wed 27 Jun, 2018 16:44
DE in Pool

by bdjsgolden » Sat 12 Nov, 2016 16:13

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I have tried everything to find why the DE is leaching back into the pool.

Checked all of the filter grids...no rips or tears.
Manifold and manifold...

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What is the CYA stabiliser level? Too low and you'll not be able to keep chlorine in the pool. Most important chemical in the pool.

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Sat 23 Jun, 2018 15:07
Filter Air Leak

by Ctnapps » Thu 21 Jun, 2018 00:39

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Hello All,

I was injured about 8 weeks and let pool sit for a month with no care. Due to lack of skimmer (came this way when purchased home), it...

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Seconded

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Thu 21 Jun, 2018 05:21
Leaking/disconnected hose on pump setup

Attachment(s) by jbadjones » Mon 18 Jun, 2018 19:56

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So, I've had an in-ground pool for about 2 years and the entire ordeal has been a nightmare. Pool is about 10 years old and I will get it cleaned up...

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That's a small hose what does it feed from? Also when you reconnected the pipe how good a fit was the hose to the spigot
How did the stainless steel...

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Tue 19 Jun, 2018 02:11

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