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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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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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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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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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Last post by BudgetPoolCare
Sat 21 Apr, 2012 06:22
Using pond water and rainwater to fill a pool

by ukpoolquestions » Mon 16 Apr, 2012 05:59

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Hi there,
My parents in law have an outdoor heated pool, about 10m by 4m, in Kent, UK.

We currently have water restrictions in place in the UK (a...

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i have personally filled up customers pools from their dam/pond on the property... the only problem with this is that you have to make sure when your...

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Sat 21 Apr, 2012 06:06
Sand coming out return jets

by 360Lover » Sun 25 Mar, 2012 13:16

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Late last summer I changed the sand in my Hayward filter because it seemed to no longer be effectively cleaning the water. So I started scooping the...

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Where does one locate the small air bleed tube?

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Fri 20 Apr, 2012 08:35
Pentair filter major problem

by Tahoe » Tue 10 Apr, 2012 05:58

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I also need help, same problem as dle5319. It blows DE at startup. I do know how it's getting past the cartridge. It's. Still under warranty. But so...

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This wouldn't be a Pentair Quad DE filter by chance? I just found out that mine was installed backwards. It should not be installed as a regular DE...

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Last post by mred
Thu 19 Apr, 2012 14:35
Skimmer lid blows off when pump shuts off

by harleyd » Tue 27 May, 2008 15:52

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I have a problem that when I shut the pool pump off a major burst of air blows through and out of the skimmer. If I bleed the air out of the filter...

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Did you ever figure out what was causing ths? The SAME thing is happening to me!

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Last post by Drama pool
Sun 08 Apr, 2012 20:41
Low Presure and reduce water flow

by pjogopulos » Thu 05 Apr, 2012 15:06

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We have a issue in that the PSI is about 10 and is usually at 20-25. There is nothing blocking the pump at we swapped the old pump out with our water...

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First, you need to make sure your pressure gauge is working ok. If it goes to zero when the pump is off, it is usually ok.

If the gauge is ok, lower...

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Last post by mas985
Sun 08 Apr, 2012 18:04
Hayward Filter Clamp Spring Assembly Replacement Kit

by thepurplem0nkey » Thu 05 Apr, 2012 13:04

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Thank goodness I found this forum, I am completely lost! My wife and I bought our home a few years ago and it came with an in ground (but fiberglass)...

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Hello, this is an easy solution

1) The fins as you call them are actually called "grids" or "DE grids". When ordering...

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Fri 06 Apr, 2012 03:28
New pump motor problem

by NCKevin » Sat 31 Mar, 2012 13:04

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I recently tried to start my pool for the season and found my pump would struggle once the lines were full. I bought a new pump motor. After wiring...

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It seems that the engine can pump air or water intake is pipes become clogged. Test

The first Check that the sand filter is filled with water
ellr...

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Last post by Göran
Tue 03 Apr, 2012 11:48
Above Ground Intex Pool

by alarm_guy1 » Sun 01 Apr, 2012 13:04

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Hi guys,

I have an intex 10ft steel framed above ground pool...

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Thankyou for the reply, I shall look into those

Cheers

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Last post by alarm_guy1
Mon 02 Apr, 2012 14:52
New pump motor broblem

by NCKevin » Sat 31 Mar, 2012 13:01

I recently tried to start my pool for the season and found my pump would struggle once the lines were full. I bought a new pump motor. After wiring...

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Sat 31 Mar, 2012 13:01
Sand filter and pump lid leaking

by arthurday » Sat 24 Mar, 2012 11:12

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we have just set up our pool pump and sand filter, I have a leak around the skimmer lid on the pump, I have screwed the lid down but should I have a...

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Hello Friend

DryTech has one of the best security solutions for leather cleaning services. Their leather cleaning service cleans and cares for all...

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Fri 30 Mar, 2012 02:30
Baqua Pure Sand Filter Issues..Please HELP!!

by michele » Tue 19 May, 2009 19:47

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Hello all,
We have a 27' above ground pool that we bought in 2007 from Rec Warehouse. It has a Baqua Pure sand filtration system. When we turn on...

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32Looking for a clamp that goes on a Baqua 22 inch filter.Parts #505-1940

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Last post by J.L.lane
Thu 29 Mar, 2012 08:12
Pump is hot to touch

by valroper » Sun 25 Mar, 2012 09:43

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I just replaced my Hayward Super II (1.5 HP/230V) pump yesterday (same type, etc.). I followed the instructions exactly, wired it the same way the...

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All pump motors will accumulate heat to touch. The only thing I would question, is the horsepower/pool size ratio. Make sure, that the pump is not...

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Last post by czechmate
Sun 25 Mar, 2012 10:24
Strange pump motor problem
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by JohnSWA » Mon 28 Dec, 2009 12:03

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My pool pump motor tripped the breaker so I reset the breaker to see what's wrong. The motor had a humming noise with no pump operation and then...

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Just put the second motor on timed on the switch it started smoking
Look Mister,
do not expect much help here, if you yourself are chronically lazy...
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Last post by czechmate
Fri 16 Mar, 2012 19:32
Water Heater

by aft » Mon 20 Feb, 2012 15:01

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I would like to add a new water heater in the pool and want to be sure it is sized correctly. Therefore feedback will be appreciated about how it is...

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Hi TSH! Have you checked this guide to swimming pool heaters at

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Sat 10 Mar, 2012 20:38

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