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Pump works, but not when hooked up to the filter

by Dolydmpls » Mon 17 Jun, 2013 20:02

Trying to get our pool opened. Pump works fine--it's new. But when we have it running to the sand filter, every thing stops!!! Pump is pumping...

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Mon 17 Jun, 2013 20:02
Pump overheating
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by Holzer » Tue 22 May, 2007 02:08

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I have a Hayward Superpump 3/4 hp inground pool pump, its overheating and shutting off, even have some burnt wire smell. The pump basket is clean,...

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Concerns Hayward Super Pump 3/4 hp, 115ac, in-ground, 10K gal. My problem has similar aspects of several other in this thread, but deviates enough...
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Thu 13 Jun, 2013 21:19
Calculating Flow Rate From PSI Reading?

by flyboy320 » Wed 26 Aug, 2009 20:02

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We are installing a UV system for our pool, and the manufacturer recommends a max flow rate of around 50gpm. There is not enough room to install a...

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I am trying to figure out flow rates for my pentair intelliflo vs pump at various rpm.
I have taken vacume and psi readings at various rpm. I have...

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Thu 13 Jun, 2013 08:49
Polaris Booster Pump

by chakazullo » Tue 11 Jun, 2013 14:46

When pool was opened this year, main pool pump wouldn't start, pool company found the interior switch melted, and replaced pump. 3 weeks later, my...

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Tue 11 Jun, 2013 14:46
Pool losing pressure

by kelleyruger » Fri 07 Jun, 2013 05:52

Hi, I'm new to this even though we've had the pool a number of years. I have a 12 x 18 above ground pool for which I just bought new 1.5 HP filter...

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Fri 07 Jun, 2013 05:52
HELP! Sand in the pool
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by Crewey » Tue 07 May, 2013 13:34

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Hi Guys, I am new to this forum, but I hope somebody can help. Last season I noticed sand being put into the pool by the filter (Tagelus 40). So this...

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tHaks Dennis, my must be superglued in!! I'll let you know how I get on!
Cheers
Dave
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Fri 07 Jun, 2013 01:33
Help appreciated. Pump runs fine until hose attached.

by benspot » Thu 06 Jun, 2013 20:46

The facts:
1. Pump runs around 20 - 25 psi. Ok??
2. Two returns, two intakes (skimmer and main drain). Generally I just use skimmer and sometimes...

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Thu 06 Jun, 2013 20:46
Pumps

by kojo » Sat 01 Jun, 2013 23:10

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I have a Hayward Power-Flo 1hp. when I plug it in all it does is hum. When unplugged I can turn shaft by hand
but when I plug it in and try to turn...

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Thanks TSH Tech, I'll check that tomorrow . Where's a good place to get a capacitor or do you think ordering
one online is my best bet. They aren't...

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Sun 02 Jun, 2013 23:07
Solar Panels

by Guest » Wed 29 May, 2013 17:46

Hello..I am new to forum, and was hoping someone could help me out...I have an above ground 12X20 pool, that i recently put up 2 sungrabber 2x20...

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Wed 29 May, 2013 17:46
Air pressure explosion

by Sally » Wed 15 May, 2013 13:58

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I have an above ground pool with sand filter and heater. I went out to clean filters, turned off pump and the skimmer bucket and lid on side of pool...

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That is caused by a build up of air in the filter which is caused by a suction side air leak and most often is the pump lid leaking. Try a little...

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Last post by Sally
Tue 21 May, 2013 10:06
Pump won't stay primed, pipes making a whooshing noise

by allilo » Tue 21 May, 2013 09:06

I have an in-ground, 25,000 gallon single level pool. Opening went great until I was finishing up the last bit of the opening cleaning routine. My...

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Tue 21 May, 2013 09:06
Broken Backwash Piston

by IAMFOODMAN » Sat 18 May, 2013 09:24

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Hello,

Brand new to the forum and a second season pool owner. The backwash piston broke on my pentair sand filter. It is the bottom disc and ring...

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Hello Foodman,

If you could provide a photo of the valve, that would be a help. I think the bottom pipe is the backwash line, which should stub out...

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Sun 19 May, 2013 07:40
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.

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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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Last post by garymbos
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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Last post by exilegod
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

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