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de pool filter for inground pool loosing prime

by birdiemayy » Tue 01 Jun, 2010 13:58

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pool is loosing its prime after almost an hour of running, when trying to hook up vacuum hose we lose the prime. any ideas?

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If your only losing prime when you hook up vacuum you may have a leak in the suction side somewhere. Check the o-rings and make sure they are lubed...

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Last post by riverdogg8899
Tue 15 Jun, 2010 13:08
Pool filter parts

by pcaillot » Sun 13 Jun, 2010 09:47

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Help please...
I have a Hayward super star cartridge filter in very good working condition. The clamp assembly with spring assemblies is giving me...

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Go to and they will find it for you.

Help please...
I have a Hayward super star cartridge filter in very good working condition. The clamp assembly...

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Last post by riverdogg8899
Tue 15 Jun, 2010 12:53
Sand Filter with Floor Pop-ups - a no-no?

by JimAHS » Fri 28 May, 2010 21:22

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I was telling a pool service company about the problem I'm having with excess pressure on my filter and she mentioned that it isn't a good idea to...

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Thanks mas985 (Mark)!

Turns out it was the gauge. Love it when there's a $10 fix...rarely happens to me.

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Sun 13 Jun, 2010 21:54
'Calculating' flow rate (GPM) to determine proper flow meter

by willemstockton » Mon 24 Mar, 2008 02:21

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So I just started operating this acient pool. It was built during the FDR work programs with all donated material (on the pool house you can...

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Hello,
The facility that I work at uses a peristalitc pump (Rola-Chem 503), which seems to not want to siphon the chlorine from the barrel. The line...

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Last post by PoolBoy2010
Sat 12 Jun, 2010 14:13
Air From Somewhere

by Reconn72 » Mon 07 Jun, 2010 10:04

I am NOT losing any water in the pool. When I turn the pump on, I get air bubbles at the top of the pump lid, and the filter gurggles. The pressure...

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Last post by Reconn72
Mon 07 Jun, 2010 10:04
Need a new pump

by SoCalPool » Sat 08 May, 2010 13:06

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Whats the best pump for a 20k gallon pool/spa combo. The spa has 4-5 jets and the pool cleaner is suction from the single skimmer. My 2hp 230v single...

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It sounds like you run the spa jets with same pump as circulation so if you like the feel of the jets, I would not downsize the pump. However, you...

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Last post by mas985
Thu 03 Jun, 2010 17:45
Changing filter inlet/outlet size problem?

by TiminNJ » Fri 21 May, 2010 12:32

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Howdy- I am changing out a Pentair CCP320 for a Hayward S244T using Zeosand. My problem is that the Pentair and all pvc are 2" and the new...

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The difference in plumbing losses (head) because of switching 1/2" in size at the valve or a few inches away from the valve will be negligible....

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Last post by lbridges
Mon 31 May, 2010 20:52
Leaking out Backwash hose

by gregga1 » Fri 21 May, 2010 20:40

Hello all, newbie and to pools. I have an inground pool that is about 10 to 12 years old. Just opened it this am and noticed when I had it running on...

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Last post by gregga1
Fri 21 May, 2010 20:40
piping for pool
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by free2beme » Sun 15 Feb, 2009 12:40

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We are building a pool and hired a contractor. The plumbing was put it and they used a lot of pipes that look like pvc. I know it is not pvc, but is...

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Termites are eating your Spa Flex and they won't stop til they get sucked in. Starts out as a few bubbles in the return lines and eventually there...
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Last post by CDub
Mon 17 May, 2010 18:37
Do we need a 7-way valve?

by Henry_R » Wed 12 May, 2010 17:33

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Hi all,

My condo association pool is going to be remodelled with new plaster and appropriate deck and water markers for codes. As part of the work...

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Multiports are not that much more expensive, usually 30% more than a regular slidevalve. Slidevalves usually go for under $100 retail. So lets just...

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Last post by Xclusive
Thu 13 May, 2010 14:58
spa drainage

by dirk44 » Mon 03 May, 2010 23:26

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my spa water is draining out of the spa and into the pool when pool shuts off. spa is above ground and waterfalls into pool. what can i do to fix....

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The check valve is not working.... if it has one.

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Last post by SoCalPool
Sat 08 May, 2010 23:20
hayward northstar pool pump lid

by holieta1 » Wed 05 May, 2010 07:16

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Have a less than a year old pool pump. The lid comes off fairly easy, but I have trouble replacing it. It's Really tight. Have to use a rubber...

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It helps if you put pool lube on the seal and the plastic lip. Also, it helps to loosen the lid while the pump is on. Just don't turn it all the way...

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Last post by mas985
Wed 05 May, 2010 13:22
Separating seal plate from pump motor - Sta-Rite pump

by yehoshua30 » Tue 04 May, 2010 18:02

Hi,
I apologize if this has been asked but I did a search and didn't find anything.
I'm trying to clean the impeller to a NPRA6E-147L inground pool...

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Last post by yehoshua30
Tue 04 May, 2010 18:02
low filter pressure but great suction!!??

by peterhurley » Mon 12 Apr, 2010 02:33

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A tricky problem. I have checked out the website and forum but my problem seems wierd.
Pump and filter seem to work fine. Creepy krawly ticks away...

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Add in the fact that the pressure gauges are known to fail - block off some of the return to see if the gauge responds. Although I would only do this...

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Last post by lbridges
Sun 25 Apr, 2010 12:14
DE Leaking Into Pump. Please Help!

by sailor21 » Thu 22 Apr, 2010 15:55

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I noticed my spa leaking back into the pool (spa is higher than the pool). The leak would stop right below the returns so it cannot be the spa drain....

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Well, since there was no check valve on the supply line, I installed one. Then, checked the multi valve and it was broken inside, so changed it too....

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Last post by sailor21
Fri 23 Apr, 2010 15:45
Downsizing Pump

by Glennr » Fri 09 Apr, 2010 16:31

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I have an inground pool that is less than 10000 gallons with a small spa. The pump is a Pentair Whisperflow WF-28. Someone replaced the motor with a...

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I HERE ABOUT THIS ALL THE TIME AND IT MAKES ME SOOO MAD YOU ARE PAYING FOR THAT SPA TO RUN EVERY DAY ! THIS IS CRAZY :thumbdown: , GET RID OF THAT...

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Last post by poolpumpguy
Sat 17 Apr, 2010 12:49
low system pressure

by Tony H. » Fri 16 Apr, 2010 22:31

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Hi,
My system has been running at low pressure and flow lately. Less than 10 psi. I just cleaned the DE filter and not much change. Pump motor sounds...

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Hi,
My system has been running at low pressure and flow lately. Less than 10 psi. I just cleaned the DE filter and not much change. Pump motor sounds...

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Last post by Denali
Sat 17 Apr, 2010 04:36
Pump is leaking near motor

by tzeiss_03 » Tue 13 Apr, 2010 19:11

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I have a ge pump for my inground swimming pool. When opening it up for the first time today, water started leaking from what looked like inside the...

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It is probably coming from the shaft seal which can be replaced by either yourself, if you are up to it ,or a repair shop $$. Kits are usually...

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Last post by mas985
Tue 13 Apr, 2010 20:36
Trition II tr60 with clearpro tech

by DMORGAN486 » Mon 12 Apr, 2010 18:39

Has anyone ever purchased a Pentair Trition II tr60 with clear-pro technology sand filter. Part # 140212. Pentair claims that it will clean close to...

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Last post by DMORGAN486
Mon 12 Apr, 2010 18:39
Water Pressure issues

by dan2809 » Mon 05 Apr, 2010 02:05

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Guys/Gals , please help , i am going to crack...recently when i plug in my pool cleaner you can hear the pool pump take strain and the pressure drops...

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I assume that you are using a suction side cleaner? What is probably happening is that the cleaner is restriction the flow in the plumbing which is...

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Last post by mas985
Mon 05 Apr, 2010 12:57

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