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Baqua Pure Filter
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by Guest » Tue 08 May, 2007 16:41

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We have just bought a home that came with an 30' pool. We have no owners manuel and would like to know how to replace the sand in the filter.

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Please do not tip over your filter. Get a shop vac to remove old sand, tipping it over May damage components inside tank. The drain at the bottom is...
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Last post by Miller lite
Mon 05 May, 2014 15:54
Sand filter lid stuck

by arthurday » Sat 24 Mar, 2012 11:17

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I have some how got my sand filter lid stuck, I have cleaned the threads and screwed the lid down, and now it wont open.
Is there a trick to opening...

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It depends on the type of top you have but what you need is a tool with a long handle for a lot if leverage. Every year I have problems with the top...

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Last post by Comeinhandy
Wed 16 Apr, 2014 05:16
Stuck Pump Lid
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by osmosis » Thu 07 Feb, 2008 06:35

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Hi

I need to clean my pump basket, but I just can't seem to open the lid. I have tried brute force and it won't budge. Does anyone have any...

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It depends on the type of top you have but what you need is a tool with a long handle for a lot if leverage. Every year I have problems with the top...
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Wed 16 Apr, 2014 05:13
Air bubbles coming out jets to pool

by tomkd » Sat 22 Mar, 2014 21:11

A lot of bubbles coming from pool jets and
turn on spa and it does not bubble as usual

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Sat 22 Mar, 2014 21:11
Air in Sand Filter and Air in Pump skimmer
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by Eamonn » Mon 06 Jan, 2014 10:21

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I have a below ground pool. All the pool equiment sits at a lower level

I have air in my sand filter and in the pump skimmer and I cant solve what...

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Hi..Thanks for all your help. :thumbup:

I found the problem. It was on the suction side alright. The joint connecting the pump to the pool...
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Tue 11 Mar, 2014 09:04
New Hayward cartridge filter plumbing; oops?

by Sheshore » Sat 08 Mar, 2014 12:51

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Did I screw up? I ordered a 2" size Hayward 1200 StarClear II filter to replace a Hayward StarClear 1000. Now that it's here, I realize what I...

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You can use a 2" x 1 1/2" reducer to make it work.
Just a note that filter is really to small for the pool and you will have to clean it...

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Sun 09 Mar, 2014 15:59
Pipe burned

by bluebee » Sat 01 Mar, 2014 04:06

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I just moved to my new home with a glassfiber pool. I run the pump for nearly 3 hrs before I noticed that the water level was too low and there was...

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Thank you, CG. The pump seems working properly after that. I‘ll replace the pipe anyway. Thank you for your advice.

bluebee

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Thu 06 Mar, 2014 04:56
Leak with low pressure

by gumbi17 » Sat 08 Feb, 2014 17:08

So I have been chasing a leak for quite some time. I had my pool lines where they turned 90 to head back to the pump area start puddling water. I had...

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Sat 08 Feb, 2014 17:08
New Plumbing from Pump to Filter

by Guest » Fri 31 Jan, 2014 21:18

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Hello,

I have just purchased a new variable speed pump that is replacing 1.5hp single speed. I have a suction side sweep and a Hayward 36sqft DE...

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Hi
An image would be helpfull
However I would think a straight connection with out any unnecessary fittings would be better
The only time I see the...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 08 Feb, 2014 08:18
Trouble identifying part!

Attachment(s) by Grimian » Fri 17 Jan, 2014 06:05

Hi, this is my first post so hope someone out there can help me. Please forgive me in advance if my technical vocabulary is somewhat lacking!

I have...

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Fri 17 Jan, 2014 06:05
Electrical problem with pump

by kalislife » Fri 10 Jan, 2014 21:42

I have a pool with two motors; 1) controls the skimmer 2) controls the waterfall feature.

I replaced the waterfall pump, and now it won't work. I...

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Fri 10 Jan, 2014 21:42
High rate sand filter psi

by blue water » Sat 04 Jan, 2014 20:49

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I have a 20,000 gallon in ground pool and my pump burned up. so i changed the pump out and started the unit but my pressure is reading 60psi even...

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It isn't possible to have 60 PSI with a residential pool pump. That would require the pump to have a max head of 139' and no pool pumps get that...

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Last post by mas985
Mon 06 Jan, 2014 19:37
Pentair VS Hayward

by tugboat » Fri 25 Sep, 2009 21:38

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Replacing My Pump & "Whats the Difference between Pentair Superflo 340039 1.5 vs Hayward Super Pump 1.5 SP2610x15 . One better than the...

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Both pumps are almost same in features as others said but I am also using a Pentair pump so I suggest you that brand because its good in working....

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Last post by Jason K. Holt
Tue 17 Dec, 2013 01:51
Pool pump won't prime after backwash

by Russell » Thu 08 Aug, 2013 21:27

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Hi, I'm having trouble with my pool pump and/or filter. My wife knows more about this than I do, and she is out of town. So wouldn't you know it, the...

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Hi
I have a thermostat that comes on when the temp falls, when this happened I heard the pump trying to pump.
When I looked in the basket there was...

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Last post by lorraine 13
Mon 25 Nov, 2013 02:25
Pool Pump is really hot to the touch
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by WAD » Mon 03 May, 2010 15:48

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I have a Hayward Super Pump 1.5hp. The pump is about 3 years old.

I've only owned the house for a year. I don't remember the pump getting super hot...

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A capacitor rating too small will also cause a pump to run hot.

The 40uf cap on our 2hp pump failed and to test we fitted the 25uf one off a 1hp...
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Last post by mauricem
Sun 20 Oct, 2013 16:13
Broken backwash slide valve

by gurnman » Tue 01 Oct, 2013 20:24

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Hellow,

I have a pentair 60 DE filter with a backwash slide valve. The bottom of the two o-ring valves snapped off the shaft of the slide valve. It...

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Hey, whatever works! Glad you got it worked out! :thumbup: :thumbup:

-CG

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Fri 04 Oct, 2013 08:38
Replacing SP-1408 Return Fitting, Vinyl Liner IG-Advice/Tips

by KenB » Mon 30 Sep, 2013 07:46

Notes: In-ground vinyl liner pool with alum. coping, built around 1976. Location: CT

Dug up return line to repair a leak in the pipe. While...

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Last post by KenB
Mon 30 Sep, 2013 07:46
Solar Plumbing - mine looks strange?

Attachment(s) by Karl72 » Wed 11 Sep, 2013 07:23

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:D Hi All,
Looking for some help with my current solar heating plumbing. I have only recently bought the house and am not convinced about the...

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I have never seen a solar system setup this way it always is plumbed in after the filter and then to the return line. Why run 2 pumps when its not...

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Last post by Free info
Sat 21 Sep, 2013 10:41
Reconnecting pipes to new pump

by bobds » Sun 08 Sep, 2013 14:02

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Sorry if I sound like a lightweight (but I guess I am). I want to replace my pool pump myself. But I'm a little intimidated by the plumbing...

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Thanks, czechmate.

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Last post by bobds
Sun 08 Sep, 2013 17:31
EcoStar VSP and 1.5 inch piping

by sailor21 » Sat 17 Aug, 2013 06:37

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Hi!
I'm installing an EcoStar VSP (3hp). It is replacing a 1.5hp Super Pump.
The filter is a DE3620 and all piping is 1.5 inches with 3 drains and 6...

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I did the pump/filter calculation(6,500gal pool, 13.6gpm, 30ft of head), max speed should be around 2,000rpm. The filter is a Hayward DE3620 that can...

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Last post by mas985
Thu 22 Aug, 2013 13:21

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