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Sand filter leaks

by rld7 » Wed 15 May, 2013 20:52

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My sta rite crystal flo sand filter is leaking from the top. I was looking at the schematics of the sand filter on line and it looks like there is a...

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If water is leaking from the backwash line, this is usually due to a bad "wagon wheel" gasket inside the multiport valve. With the system...

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Fri 17 May, 2013 08:08
Problems with zeobrite or zeobest
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by azpoolpros » Fri 22 May, 2009 20:22

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Every pool that I have ever serviced with zeobest, or zeobrite, has had nothing but problems.

Example:

Drained a pool due to green water plus it...

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Opened my pool two weeks ago. The zeobrite was put in July 2011. I live in Minnesota so the pool is only running May-Oct. I had algae problems and...
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Thu 16 May, 2013 13:34
Return line threading - Am I being told the truth?

by pooldaddio » Mon 29 Apr, 2013 13:08

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Hi. I'm a pool "newbie" and just noticed that the Universal Wall Fitting is not screwed in all the way to the return line on my new pool....

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This is my second pool opening. I made the mistake this year of tightening the threading on the cleaner connector and now have to replace it since it...

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Last post by barbarahb
Sun 12 May, 2013 15:41
Not Laterals - but sand in the pool

by neville » Sun 05 May, 2013 10:33

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Last year before close up I noticed very fine sand in the pool. After research and opening the pool this year I continue to see more. Thinking it was...

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Thanks for all the help. It was not the laterals but was the spider gasket as suggested. The sand was getting under the gasket. It had literally turn...

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Last post by neville
Sat 11 May, 2013 13:21
Pump runs but nothing happens

by gelidus » Tue 07 May, 2013 20:59

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I have a 30k gallon pool. When I prime the pump the water flowns from the basket to the filter but that seems to be it.

When I put it on...

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Ill go out and put soapy water at various pipes see if it sucks any of it in.

Would a pic of the filter and heater help at all

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Thu 09 May, 2013 10:34
Pump Strainer Housing Leaking Water

by exilegod » Wed 08 May, 2013 19:24

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Hey guys, my pump strainer housing is leaking water, im not very techincal with this stuff but what im trying to say is i have the following pump...

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Pretty vague explanation of the leak. So I'll go through all of the scenarios:

- Pump pot lid O-ring is worn, leaking when pump shuts off, replace...

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Last post by TSH Tech
Thu 09 May, 2013 03:18
Pump on but no water pumping out

by exilegod » Tue 30 Apr, 2013 19:28

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Hey everyone,

it was really windy outside yesterday so i turned off my pool's pump. However, today when i went to turn it back on , the pump came on...

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thanks it worked!

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Wed 01 May, 2013 17:18
Debris and Pressure

by michealcell » Wed 01 May, 2013 16:56

I'm having an issue with debris in my pool and I don't think the filter is filtering it or maybe something else is going on. I opened the pool 2...

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Wed 01 May, 2013 16:56
New DIY Pool. pipe & plumbing design help required

Attachment(s) by jodal666 » Sun 21 Apr, 2013 07:05

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Skimmer design (Copy).jpg Hi all.
New to the forums. looks like there is some good info here.

hope I'm posting this in the right place.

I am...

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Hello, if I may offer a suggestion. The following plumbing diagram shall give you the best of all worlds, enabling you to independently control each...

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Mon 22 Apr, 2013 01:36
Suction side issue?

by darins10 » Mon 25 Mar, 2013 10:58

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I'm new to the forums and after searching, I am still unable to troubleshoot my problem.

I can't seem to get my pool vacuum working to what it was...

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Hi
Have you tried silicone grease on the "O" ring to the lid of the pump basket. It allows the lid to tighten down more
Even new...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 19 Apr, 2013 06:41
What type of pump should I use?

by grasslizard » Wed 10 Apr, 2013 10:23

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I am constructing a small splash pool in my garden. It is rectangular, made of concrete and measures 16' x 8' x 4' which gives a volume of approx...

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In my opinion - I still would not go with any less than a 3/4HP. If anything, I would go with a 2 speed pump. Run it on high for a few hours to...

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Thu 11 Apr, 2013 08:29
High Filter pressure
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by mfour4 » Thu 21 Mar, 2013 14:26

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Hi there folks
I need help with a problem of high...very high pressure 35 to 40 PSI in my filter system.
The insides are new as of yesterday but I...

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Well after cleaning out the filters.....( removing them etc ) and starting up again pressure has remained at 20 since......all is good!!
Thanks for...
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Fri 29 Mar, 2013 10:52
Pool and Pump

by jjackson07 » Fri 01 Feb, 2013 13:44

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I have a 13 year old Viking Pools fiberglass Cape Coral pool which is 10' x 20' and holds 3,750 gallons. It is currently pumped by a 1 1/2hp Hayward...

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Hi I just wanted to give you an update.

I've installed my new pump and filter and they work like a charm with my solar pool heater!! The water is...

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Last post by jjackson07
Fri 29 Mar, 2013 10:50
Loss of Prime

by larcrow » Sat 16 Feb, 2013 20:54

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My pool pump (Sta-Rite Max-E-Pro P6EA) with an Integral Trap) has difficulty attaining the proper flow when it is started after being turned off...

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If the pump basket is draining out - there's got to be a leak somewhere. Do you have any 3-way valves in front of your pump? These are a common...

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Thu 21 Mar, 2013 10:49
Poor suction after storms

by Rmleboeu » Sat 16 Mar, 2013 12:21

I'm stumped, and need help. I have a 20k gallon concrete in ground pool with 300lb sand filter. I have three suction lines: skimmer, main drain, and...

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Sat 16 Mar, 2013 12:21
Replace underground heater

by Dermot » Wed 13 Mar, 2013 08:23

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The pool in a home we are buying has an underground pit where the heater and pump is located. The equipment is broken and I am told that the local...

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Hi Dermot,

Let me start by saying that I've never worked in California, but I would double check on the building codes before making any big money...

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Wed 13 Mar, 2013 10:21
My filter is leaking

by psychonurse » Sat 02 Mar, 2013 20:02

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Hi,hoping you experts can guide me. I am out of idea's. I have a very large pool. It has a salt water system. Old school purex filter with the 8 or...

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Thanks for your reply.I'm off to harbor freight to buy the rubber hammer. I just looked at the pump. It say's 1.5 total H.P. I have put the D.E. in a...

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Mon 04 Mar, 2013 12:38
DE filter pressure high after service (2 hours)

by Csup1825 » Fri 22 Feb, 2013 20:48

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Help! My DE filter's pressure is already high after 2-3 hours of service cleaning. Its at 25 psi already. I already used a degreaser to take out...

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You probably have an algae bloom and need to kill that first. Here is a good site for instructions on what to do:

Defeating Algae

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Last post by mas985
Sat 23 Feb, 2013 14:38
Help me identify these pipes please

by klogman » Sat 17 Dec, 2011 17:52

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I am increasing the size of my pool deck. There are 2 PVC 1.5 inch pipes sticking up out of the ground near my pool. My pool is in Florida, in...

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Did anyone every respond to your question? I have the same dilemma and can't find an answer anywhere.
thanks

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Last post by mpagliaro
Sat 16 Feb, 2013 14:12
Breakers tripping

by Deputydog1428 » Thu 07 Feb, 2013 00:50

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Looking for some help with my breakers.

First noticed this problem a few weeks ago. The main breakers in the garage were tripping when the pump and...

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Agreed. Have an electrician check out the breakers and wiring. If that checks out OK, then you possibly have an issue with one of your pump motors...

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Wed 13 Feb, 2013 09:42

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