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Adding a filter

by ntrsandman » Thu 07 Jun, 2012 15:07

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The water through the skimmer does not get filtered. (skimmer, pump, in-floor cleaner valve, in-floor cleaner nozzles) We do use a skimmer sock....

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The plumbing design is not difficult, no larger pump is necessary, just add the valve close to the pump and filter area as shown in this diagram....

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Last post by TSH Tech
Fri 08 Jun, 2012 03:13
Leak between top of sand filter & multi-port valve (Hayward)

by jer989 » Sun 27 May, 2012 23:51

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I have an older (probably 15+ years) Hayward sand filter with a top mounted multi-port valve. I noticed as I was topping off the water in the pool as...

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Sounds fun :wtf:

Just throwing this out there..

When it comes to old equipment(Antony, Wet Institute, etc...) occasionally, pool stores will...

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Fri 08 Jun, 2012 02:53
Hayward DE Filter Backwash problem

by aiadisernia » Sat 06 Sep, 2008 09:15

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When I backwash, the water is clear. If i tap on the drum, i see some cloudy water. However, when I open the drum, the grid is filthy with earth....

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I have and above ground pool for the past 30 years and have never had a problem with the Hayward filter.
It filters the pool great but after I vacume...

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Last post by Ggentile
Sun 03 Jun, 2012 16:55
Pool pump

by petetrini » Thu 31 May, 2012 19:44

why am i getting a vacume through the spouts.

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Thu 31 May, 2012 19:44
New filter - Sand in Backwash

by Witsend » Tue 22 Jun, 2010 02:53

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Hello! Purchased a "Clear-Tek" Sand Filter/Pump Combo (24 in. filter/1.5 HP pump) THREE WEEKS ago, and have STILL not been able to get it...

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I'm hoping you've fixed your issue by now, but for others who google their way to this forum, I just hit up Doheny's customer support regarding the...

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Last post by gryhound
Thu 31 May, 2012 11:27
New pump

by arabev » Mon 28 May, 2012 10:31

We installed a new 11/2 Hp pump. Runs fine but the water return has very little pressure. Our filter is less then three seasons old. We have had...

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Last post by arabev
Mon 28 May, 2012 10:31
New pump

by arabev » Mon 28 May, 2012 10:13

We installed a new 11/2 Hp pump. Runs fine but the water return has very little pressure. Our filter is less then three seasons old. We have had...

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Last post by arabev
Mon 28 May, 2012 10:13
High pump pressure
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by steveparker » Wed 09 Apr, 2008 19:56

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Pump always has run about 20 psi except when DE fileter needs to be cleaned. Now is runs at 30 and the outflow back to the pool is significanlty...

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My Hayward sand filter, installed last summer (2011), is also running at about 30 psi. Usual running pressure is 15 psi and I backwash at 20psi. Is...
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Last post by Joe T
Sun 27 May, 2012 19:36
Hayward pool filter

by Dadeccles » Sun 27 May, 2012 13:55

I have a Hayward pool filter and pump I can not get the strainer housing to go on far enough when the strainer O ring is in place to lock the...

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Last post by Dadeccles
Sun 27 May, 2012 13:55
NorthStar motor

by DIYpoolMan » Sun 27 May, 2012 13:29

Have to replaced motor on my Northstar 4000 1.5 HP twice for the last 3.5 years. It is noisy again. Is it better to change whole pump all together?....

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Last post by DIYpoolMan
Sun 27 May, 2012 13:29
Whisperflo vs Intelliflo
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by wendellb » Wed 23 May, 2012 13:24

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I have a 20X40 9' deep. 1.5" pvc lines. 2 jets. 2 skimmers. Hayward 244s filter and a new liner... It's an older pool, maybe 20 yrs old. It has...

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You would remove your old dial timer. The Intermatic P1353ME would need to be installed between the circuit breakers and the actual pump.
Your...
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Fri 25 May, 2012 20:34
Why forced backwashed, but waste water is clear

by LukeChi » Wed 23 May, 2012 12:12

My sand filter is TRITON TR60 (non ClearPro).

I changed the sand and put in 275 lbs. of QUIKRETE Pool Filter Sand #1153 bought from Home Depot and...

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Last post by LukeChi
Wed 23 May, 2012 12:12
Pressure

by jrs7 » Tue 22 May, 2012 10:38

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if i plug up one of the skimmers the suction gets really strong through the open one.when both skimmers are open suction is weak through both. return...

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It is supply and demand.
Too many returns will lower the pressure at each outlet. Same way 2 open skimmers plus main drain will lower the suction at...

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Last post by czechmate
Tue 22 May, 2012 21:23
Cracked filter lid

by seminar1 » Wed 12 Oct, 2011 16:07

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I have a 20,000 gal pool with a SM-SMBW2048 model pentair DE filter and 2HP whisperflo pump. This combo was installed 6 or so years ago. Unit runs at...

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Hey Steve,

Turns out seems that we've got the same problem. Our Pentair filter for our 20,000 gal. pool started leaking badly tonight. I thought it...

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Last post by Guest
Sat 19 May, 2012 23:52
Excessive backwashes

by dhillg51 » Fri 18 May, 2012 04:49

Recently changed sand in filter. Now I'm having to do a backwash about every 6 to 8 hrs. Have very good pressure coming out of nozzles right after...

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Fri 18 May, 2012 04:49
Pentair 1 HP pump won't start usually

by jeffreywilens » Tue 15 May, 2012 23:26

I have a 1HP Pentair pump that is only used to throw water down a water slide. It has been working fine for 8 years. Suddenly, it won't start...

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Last post by jeffreywilens
Tue 15 May, 2012 23:26
Spa and pump water is draining when the power is off

by spldbrt » Mon 14 May, 2012 18:18

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Hello,
I have an elevated spa and when the pump is off, both the pump and spa water drained. I have someone come and check the problem I was told I...

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Hi there,

Where is the check valve located? Is it between the spa and the pump, or is it after the pump on the return side? It sounds like you have...

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Last post by CGPoolman
Tue 15 May, 2012 11:25
New pump motor running very hot, shutting off

by CGPoolman » Sat 28 Apr, 2012 18:08

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I have a problem and need some guidance on how to proceed. I replaced the motor on this pump Friday 4/27. I got a phone call from the homeowner today...

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Mark,

I scoured the label of the replacement motor I had on there, and noticed a few things:

Service factor of 1.1 (AO Smith UST1102)
Amps - the...

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Last post by CGPoolman
Sun 06 May, 2012 14:07
Air in system with pressure loss

by bkruz » Sat 28 Apr, 2012 08:09

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Hi,
I just purchased a home with an in ground pool. It only has 1 gate valve with main drain & skimmer. The cleaner is attached through the...

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I was under the impression that while running the cleaner I must have the main drain closed. Is this not true?
Not always.Try leaving the main drain...

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Last post by mas985
Thu 03 May, 2012 18:53
Pentair EC90 DE filter

by dle5319 » Tue 10 Apr, 2012 04:25

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I have a new pentair EC90 DE filter installed for 3 weeks now. Nothing but trouble. It keeps blowing DE back into my pool and yes its installed...

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i would check for cracks on the manifold ..... on the older systems if the manifold cracks, could just be a hairline crack, the DE powder will just...

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Sat 21 Apr, 2012 06:22

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