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In need of New pump

by Winter Dennis » Sun 11 Mar, 2018 16:40

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Hi I have a 15 by 48 above ground pool the pump that came with it is surely a waste of time.I upgrade to a sand pro 35d system and that's a waste of...

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Hi, yes I checked the 35D spec online and they state 37 GPM which is 2200 gph or there about. There will be losses through the filter but that should...

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Thu 15 Mar, 2018 07:47
underground pool-skimmer pipe is blocked-how to unblock it?
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by Leilani » Fri 27 Apr, 2007 15:04

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I just found out my skimmer intake pipe is somehow blocked. It won't vacuum or skim much of anything. Had to turn the skimmer off to run pool threw...

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I feel pretty sure they have sorted the issue out with the pipework after 11 years.
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Sat 24 Feb, 2018 09:07
Main drain issue

by Lefty17 » Thu 22 Feb, 2018 19:44

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Hello ,

My main drain apparently has a leak, my pool is almost empty but there is water in the deep section. Had a pool service stop by today to...

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I have someone coming down next week , I will follow up with everyone.

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Fri 23 Feb, 2018 11:02
Flow rate question: cartridge filter with 1.5" inlet/outlet connected to 2" pool plumbing system

by Cameljockey » Tue 13 Feb, 2018 05:02

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Will replacing my current 2" sand filter with a 1.5" cartridge filter reduce water flow at the pool jets ? The pool pipework is all 2"...

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Thanks Dennis. I'm afraid I didn't explain correctly, my fault. I don't worry about water filtration,
Well you should. That is whole point of...

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Wed 14 Feb, 2018 03:19
Is a pool pump speed controller necessary ?
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Attachment(s) by Hsiao Chang » Thu 12 Oct, 2017 20:33

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Dear all,
have you had experiences with pool pump speed controller please ? which brand would you recommend please ?
Any comments or advice will be...

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I only recommend products I or my customers have personally tested. Its worrying if you have recommended products that when you actually tested them...
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Fri 09 Feb, 2018 04:02
Help on Pool plumbing repair due to cracked PVC pipe

by jp112 » Wed 24 Jan, 2018 08:15

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Hi everyone

just wondering if i could get some advice on a plumbing repair job. I've never done it before, but I think i can give it a go as it...

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It looks to me that one pipe is 2" and the other 1 1/2" anyway once the tree is out of the way it should be much more straight forward, and...

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Thu 01 Feb, 2018 11:41
Old filter, old sand, broken spider valve?
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by Cameljockey » Mon 18 Dec, 2017 01:16

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Hi guys.

I have a Poolrite ENDURO EN450 sand filter with V2000 multivalve (I think parts now very hard to get or not possible, I'm in Thailand and...

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Ah, you have one of those horrible top mounted filters, I think Dennis and I were imagining a side mounted filter.

Ah OK. Well, I'll have to try,...
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Tue 19 Dec, 2017 17:47
Broke a line in pool flower bed

by JWDuncan » Sat 16 Dec, 2017 13:59

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Hello, all. New home owner and first time with a pool. My pool has a flower bed above it that the previous owner used. Problem is we had two oak...

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Does it really matter what line it is, just repair the broken line

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Sun 17 Dec, 2017 14:36
About standby filter in system

by thongnhatpl » Fri 08 Dec, 2017 04:01

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Hi everybody, Im designing a public pool. I intend to design 2 sand filter duty and 1 standby, but my manager said we don't need the standby filter,...

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My country have swimming code but it doesn't mention about that, and now I can follow another code if it require, I read ISPSC 2015 but it doesn't...

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Fri 08 Dec, 2017 04:35
what could this be?

by nugget2323 » Thu 07 Dec, 2017 17:44

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Lately we've noticed bits on the bottom of the pool right under where the jet is. Yesterday the pump and heater were making a churning cracking noise...

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It's amazing what you can find! If they are calcium, they will dissolve in vinegar, if they are plastic they won't.
Awaiting your next post.

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Fri 08 Dec, 2017 04:02
Cartridge Filter Goes 'Glug' 'Glug'

by TOMMCQ » Sat 04 Nov, 2017 12:46

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I have a Pentair Clean & Clear cartridge filter that makes a bubble noise when the pump is turned off.
When I turn the air release valve it lets...

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It sounds like an air leak, isn't there a big gasket/O ring around the joint? I would look there first.

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Mon 06 Nov, 2017 05:03
Request Information

by fishermanpb » Tue 31 Oct, 2017 10:23

I would like to see the possibility that they give me a technical advice for the selection of the equipment of a project for a pool. I already have...

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Tue 31 Oct, 2017 10:23
Replace dead Motor or entire Sta-Rite Pump

by jdpool » Tue 17 Oct, 2017 19:18

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Hi,

First of all thanks for any and all input. I currently have a Sta-Rite Max-Pro P6RA6G-207L 2HP Pump and the motor has died. The current motor is...

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Hi jdpool, I didn't calculate anything, it was just a rough stab based on your pressure gauge reading (way to much) and the height you'll need to...

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Fri 20 Oct, 2017 18:26
Pump Motor Shuts Off After 10 seconds

by jim1504 » Thu 01 Apr, 2010 09:27

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I have an inground pool/spa with a 3/4 HP Pentair Whisperflow pump. The pump motor will turn on for about 10 seconds and shut off before getting a...

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Motor Shuts Off After 10 seconds
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Postby jim1504 » Sat 03 Apr, 2010 16:09
FYI, the capacitor was defective. After replacing it works...

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Mon 09 Oct, 2017 05:52
Air in pump

by jcaj558 » Thu 05 Oct, 2017 06:29

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The water catch basket in my pump keeps getting air in it. To the point where it looks like boiling water. It usually takes about a day before it...

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You have cracked it
Your PB is talking rubbish a dirty filter would slow the flow down and reduce the suction
Yes the filter is on the pressure side...

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Fri 06 Oct, 2017 09:11
Weed Killer for above ground pool

by jordannkids » Mon 18 Sep, 2017 16:36

What is a good product that will prevent any weeds from growing back and puncturing the pool liner ???

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Mon 18 Sep, 2017 16:36
Sand for Filter

by jordannkids » Sun 17 Sep, 2017 13:14

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I'm needing to get some sand for my sand filter. Can I use the 50 lbs they sell at Lowes ??

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I don't know what they sell at Lowes but you want grains from .45 to .55 mm, which is also known as pool-grade #20 silica sand.

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Sun 17 Sep, 2017 16:23
Have a slow leak around bottom of filter

by Joninmelbourne » Sun 17 Sep, 2017 03:13

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Hi there
I've had a slow leak around the bottom of the filter , near the filter basket and around this plastic screw at the bottom of the housing....

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I don't understand where you are talking about. Do you mean the pump or the filter?
Can you take an image of the general area and the exact location

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Sun 17 Sep, 2017 11:41
No suction when using vacuum hose
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by ctocsrn » Thu 27 Sep, 2007 02:40

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I can't get any suction after hooking up my vacuum hose. Everything works fine during normal operation, but when I hook up my hose I don't get any...

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What is the small fitted vacuum hose that crosses the valve cover directly below the steering fluid reservoir? I need a replacement one of these.......
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Fri 15 Sep, 2017 12:12
floor cleaning pump not priming

by dannyboyjames1981 » Mon 31 Jul, 2017 19:50

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I can't get my floor cleaning pump to prime. I was a certified pool operater years ago and tried all the old tricks but it's been a few years and...

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Hi, I don't have much knowledge about the pump but I will ask my friend and let you know.

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Sat 09 Sep, 2017 00:24

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