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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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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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Last post by CGPoolman
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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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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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
Another frustrating pressure issue

by 455pmd » Thu 27 Dec, 2012 20:20

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My brother has good free flowing pressure (no filter installed) and the pool cleaner works great. The minute he puts the filter in the housing, the...

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Does the pump strainer basket drain out?
Check the "O" ring on the strainer basket lid and reseal with silicon grease

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 10 Feb, 2013 07:34
Pump remote?

by JimB » Mon 28 Jan, 2013 14:41

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Hi,
I'd like to shut down my pump at night to save on power bills (I have a large saltwater pool 30K gal, I think) and wonder if anyone has used a...

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Why didn't I think of that? Don't tell my wife, I'm gonna take full credit for this. :shh: Thanks.

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Mon 28 Jan, 2013 18:04
Unidentified pipes near my pool

by Timinator » Fri 04 Jan, 2013 13:23

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Hello all,

Newbie here, I just purchased a new home and found these pipes near in a garden bed
near the pool......can anyone tell me what they're...

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Thanks guys, will try!

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Tue 08 Jan, 2013 13:15
Pump running backwards

by CrazyTalk » Mon 24 Oct, 2011 10:52

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I currently work with a pool guy and we came across something he has never seen before, a pump just started running backwards. We took it apart and...

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I agree that a dud capcitor can do this. My start capacitor is stuffed so the pump won't start. This morning I tried it and it went backwards and...

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Last post by guest
Sun 06 Jan, 2013 16:46
Washer Only> Predator Cellular Media Filter Locking Ring

by GearMaven » Sun 16 Dec, 2012 14:20

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Had an enthusiastic relative attempting to find small leak in Predator Cellular Media Filter Model No. 56408400. While cleaning filter and...

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Thanks for the info. Will remember to use stainless or brass. Much appreciated.

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Last post by GearMaven
Thu 03 Jan, 2013 06:12
Elbow use in pool plumbing

by NewPumpGoingIn » Mon 23 Jul, 2012 15:35

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When making a 90 degree turn in the plumbing, is it better to use one 90 degree elbow or two 45 degree elbows? Is there any data to support one...

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2 45s have about the same head loss as a single 90 so it really shouldn't make much of a difference. When you include the glue joints, it is usually...

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Last post by mas985
Wed 12 Dec, 2012 22:40
Enduro Pressure Gauge

by robo43 » Mon 03 Dec, 2012 22:59

Looking for advice.I have an enduro sand filter and the pressure gauge on top is not working the problem is i want to change it to a more...

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Mon 03 Dec, 2012 22:59
Filter problem

by Marko48 » Sat 01 Dec, 2012 12:01

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When vacuuming pool I notice some very fine dust coming back into the pool. I have cleaned and checked the filter. There does not seem to be a...

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Hi Marko

The problem you are experiencing with fine and ultra fine particulates is a common problem with cartridge type filters, when vacuuming. The...

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Last post by TSH Tech
Sun 02 Dec, 2012 04:30
Losing prime when cleaner connected

by 2572Daz » Fri 23 Nov, 2012 23:55

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This one has me beat, my pool pump is sucking air only when the cleaner is connected therefore not cleaning.I have checked the hose and replaced it ,...

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checked all connections which seem to be ok.
What exactly does that mean?

There is higher suction (lower negative pressure) when a suction side...

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Last post by mas985
Mon 26 Nov, 2012 16:57
Hi flow 1 1/2 valve failure on sand filter

by shnomad » Thu 12 Jul, 2012 21:08

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I recently had a heater installed and coincidently the sand filter valve quit working that day. when I ran the filter I found the water had been...

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When I replace these I coat the entire backside of the spider seal with clear silicone seal because when these seals are not glued into place, they...

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Last post by Michel15
Tue 30 Oct, 2012 11:31
Pump sizing

by wendellburton » Wed 01 Aug, 2012 07:51

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I need a new pump. Looking for an energy efficient and quiet one. I don't want to over size it. My pool is inground, 20x40, 2 jets, top and bottom...

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There is no transmission to adjust to demand. On the contrary, it is designed to move designated amount of water thrust certain size of pipe and...

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Last post by Michel15
Tue 30 Oct, 2012 11:28

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