Pool Pumps, Filters, Plumbing & Piping

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Replace dead Motor or entire Sta-Rite Pump

by jdpool » Tue 17 Oct, 2017 19:18

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Hi,

First of all thanks for any and all input. I currently have a Sta-Rite Max-Pro P6RA6G-207L 2HP Pump and the motor has died. The current motor is...

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OK jdpool, are there any other options on the motor front as it's clear you don't need a 2HP. Can you get a two speed motor for the existing wet end...

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Thu 19 Oct, 2017 09:26
Is a pool pump speed controller necessary ?
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by Hsiao Chang » Thu 12 Oct, 2017 20:33

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Dear all,
have you had experiences with pool pump speed controller please ? which brand would you recommend please ?
Any comments or advice will be...

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Hsiao, we need to know the diameter of the plumbing, the size of your filter (dia), type of filter and length of plumbing run approx. You may want to...
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Thu 19 Oct, 2017 03:34
Pump Motor Shuts Off After 10 seconds

by jim1504 » Thu 01 Apr, 2010 09:27

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I have an inground pool/spa with a 3/4 HP Pentair Whisperflow pump. The pump motor will turn on for about 10 seconds and shut off before getting a...

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Motor Shuts Off After 10 seconds
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Postby jim1504 » Sat 03 Apr, 2010 16:09
FYI, the capacitor was defective. After replacing it works...

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Mon 09 Oct, 2017 05:52
Air in pump

by jcaj558 » Thu 05 Oct, 2017 06:29

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The water catch basket in my pump keeps getting air in it. To the point where it looks like boiling water. It usually takes about a day before it...

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You have cracked it
Your PB is talking rubbish a dirty filter would slow the flow down and reduce the suction
Yes the filter is on the pressure side...

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Fri 06 Oct, 2017 09:11
Weed Killer for above ground pool

by jordannkids » Mon 18 Sep, 2017 16:36

What is a good product that will prevent any weeds from growing back and puncturing the pool liner ???

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Mon 18 Sep, 2017 16:36
Sand for Filter

by jordannkids » Sun 17 Sep, 2017 13:14

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I'm needing to get some sand for my sand filter. Can I use the 50 lbs they sell at Lowes ??

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I don't know what they sell at Lowes but you want grains from .45 to .55 mm, which is also known as pool-grade #20 silica sand.

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Sun 17 Sep, 2017 16:23
Have a slow leak around bottom of filter

by Joninmelbourne » Sun 17 Sep, 2017 03:13

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Hi there
I've had a slow leak around the bottom of the filter , near the filter basket and around this plastic screw at the bottom of the housing....

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I don't understand where you are talking about. Do you mean the pump or the filter?
Can you take an image of the general area and the exact location

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Sun 17 Sep, 2017 11:41
No suction when using vacuum hose
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by ctocsrn » Thu 27 Sep, 2007 02:40

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I can't get any suction after hooking up my vacuum hose. Everything works fine during normal operation, but when I hook up my hose I don't get any...

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What is the small fitted vacuum hose that crosses the valve cover directly below the steering fluid reservoir? I need a replacement one of these.......
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Fri 15 Sep, 2017 12:12
floor cleaning pump not priming

by dannyboyjames1981 » Mon 31 Jul, 2017 19:50

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I can't get my floor cleaning pump to prime. I was a certified pool operater years ago and tried all the old tricks but it's been a few years and...

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Hi, I don't have much knowledge about the pump but I will ask my friend and let you know.

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Sat 09 Sep, 2017 00:24
back-wash gone bad
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by senor.hugo.maria » Sun 20 Aug, 2017 10:24

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dear gents.

i am happy to have found this forum.

today i did a back-wash on my sand-filter. to give a rinse so to speak.
then my wife comes...

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It still works though and you don't have to worry about spider gaskets
Just take some images of the correct positions of the valves for filtering and...
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Fri 08 Sep, 2017 12:32
Need help finding these

Attachment(s) by Mizzou » Sun 23 Jul, 2017 11:02

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I have been all over town and the web. I cant seem to find any of these. If you know where I could get two of them please let me know. Thanks so much

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Have you checked online stores?

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Mon 28 Aug, 2017 23:00
Pool losing prime

by Rod1971 » Sat 26 Aug, 2017 20:29

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My pool is running perfectly for about 2 days and then loses prime. The pressure will start off at about 20. It will stay there for a little and then...

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When running on recirculate you are bypassing the filter and have no resistance and no problems unless you connect the vacuum as this puts an extra...

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Mon 28 Aug, 2017 03:52
New filter/pump help

by shawnr8715 » Mon 14 Aug, 2017 16:17

Hi, I have need for a new filter for my pool, which is an oval 33' by 18' above ground. I'm not sure what kind of filter I need to purchase because...

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Mon 14 Aug, 2017 16:17
Replacing WF-12 with an Intelliflo

by LordZedd » Sun 13 Aug, 2017 19:57

I have a 3HP Pentair WF-12 and one of the bearings is shot so I'm in the middle of replacing it, during my research it seemed like changing it out...

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Sun 13 Aug, 2017 19:57
adidas cc gazelle boost pas cher

by martinglady » Fri 28 Jul, 2017 05:05

Les chaussures, adidas cc cosmic boost femme bien que considérées comme une parure, forment une composante essentielle des vêtements. Les bottes...

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Fri 28 Jul, 2017 05:05
Losing a lot of water by the filter

by TMoney001 » Wed 26 Jul, 2017 13:19

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Hello, I'm loosing a ton of water because the crank that you spin for the filter when doing a backwash is shooting out water. Water comes out all the...

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You need a new spider gasket for your MPV

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Wed 26 Jul, 2017 15:48
Removing nipple from Hayward Vari flow valve

by Snip » Wed 26 Jul, 2017 03:14

I need to replace the flexible pipe between pump and flow valve. It looks like previous owner has over tightened the fixings as they are a little...

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Wed 26 Jul, 2017 03:14
Can you name/identify this pool filter system?

by jdey » Fri 21 Jul, 2017 18:39

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I am an apartment maintenance technician and have been comfortable working on pools until today. I have always worked with DE filter pits with round...

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I suggest you post on with images as you are more likely to get a sensible response there

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Sat 22 Jul, 2017 04:44
pool pump problem

by devinkav » Thu 20 Jul, 2017 19:08

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I dont know what the problem is with our pool, help!

Here is a youtube video of whats happening, it starts to suck the water from the skimmer to...

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There is no easy way to fix, you have to find the air leak
Check your pump strainer basket O ring and lubricate
Check your pump suction side for air...

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Fri 21 Jul, 2017 17:15
Removing stuck spider gasket?

by Movemaine » Tue 18 Jul, 2017 14:56

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My spider gasket is toast, so I bought a new one and tried to remove the spider gasket, but the thing won't lift. I've used needlenose pliers to...

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It must be well glued in, they normally come out okay
Persevere with it
I wouldn't use anything to try to soften it as it may damage the plastic as...

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Wed 19 Jul, 2017 08:20

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