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2" Plumbing and 1 1/2" Pump intake?

by Bobssurfin » Thu 04 Jun, 2009 14:18

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My inground pool is being renovated soon and the contractor is re-plumbing all lines with 2" PVC (2 skimmers, 2 mains, 2 returns). Also being...

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Limiting factor here is the 2 returns. 20 maybe 30 gpm each. Trying to pump a huge volume of water through 2 returns is not going to be efficient no...

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Fri 05 Jun, 2009 09:00
D.e. Filters

by ben » Wed 27 May, 2009 19:29

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I have an inground pool (18 x 36) with D.E. filter pump. The pool was opened last weekend. I am unable to backwash--- even with the backwash valve...

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That was the problem. It worked off and on, very slow suction for a good few minutes before all stopped again. I thought it was the low water level,...

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Thu 04 Jun, 2009 13:36
Filtering question

by streeter » Mon 01 Jun, 2009 22:07

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For along time I have run a sand filter(zeobright). Sometimes when I need parts, I plug in a cheap arse intex pump just to keep water turning over....

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Sounds pretty much right on the money. If you can find the surface area of your filter in square feet and multiply that by 10 or 12 you will come up...

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Thu 04 Jun, 2009 13:25
Wiring size and pump heat

by SuperD » Mon 01 Jun, 2009 21:22

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I just installed my Whisperflo 1.65hp SF pump (wired for 230 volt) and it seems like it is running hot. It isn't burning, but it wouldn't be...

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Some more information... I stuck a thermometer on it and it seems to be running in the 120 degree F range.

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Tue 02 Jun, 2009 07:24
Label on mutiport valve

by jmorale » Mon 01 Jun, 2009 20:35

I have ultra clear hi rate sand filter by poolco industries INC and the sun has bleached off the label and I don't know the filter position and so on...

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Mon 01 Jun, 2009 20:35
Pump and Filter Replacement

by Bob M » Wed 13 May, 2009 11:59

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I have a DE filter that is on its last legs. I need to replace the filter and pump. I have sized the system and made choices for DE and Sand filters....

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Thanks. I did the work this past weekend and saved myself $800.

Sweet! Well done.

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Mon 01 Jun, 2009 00:38
Upgrade motor for the pump

by Jimtechno » Sun 31 May, 2009 22:21

I have Whisper flo pump 3/4 hp
Can i upgrade motor to 1 hp or higher
Thank you for the answer

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Sun 31 May, 2009 22:21
Filter Pressure Increases After Backwashing

by TFO » Tue 26 May, 2009 20:25

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I have a Hayward Pro series sand filter that's less than a year old. After opening the pool this past weekend, I found the filter starts at around 17...

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I am actually searching this site for an answer on pretty much the exact issue. I have a Hayward filter as well and last year had no issues. This...

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Sun 31 May, 2009 21:56
Can the D.E. be cleaned from the cartridges ?

by smd11873 » Fri 29 May, 2009 08:50

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I have a Hayward 4025 Cartridge filter that has 3 year old cartridge filters in it. I was told by our new pool guy that his worker added D.Earth to...

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their full of it & just want to sell you a new filter. Sand filters are the last filter you should want to buy.
If I remember correct this is a...

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Sun 31 May, 2009 11:06
Water bubling up from skimmer, help

by beachgrl » Fri 29 May, 2009 13:31

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Hi
Ever since we opened the pool water has been shooting strait up from the skimmer basket (like a gyser) when you turn the filter/pump off. It's a...

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First guess is its plumbed backwards.

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Sat 30 May, 2009 10:00
Sand filter short cycles

by poolboy53 » Mon 25 May, 2009 22:55

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Hi new to this site, looks like some great info/ideas......So here is my pool problem, 1.5 hp w/ sand filter, JACUZZI BRAND, this year system is...

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Water is pretty clean and clear all my levels test ok, had algae at start up last week,appears to be gone.it is 30 ft above w/ appx. 24,000 gallons...

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Thu 28 May, 2009 21:36
Sand filter

by dxcampoc » Thu 28 May, 2009 15:00

I have a Hayward S-240 and I am getting a little bit of sand blow back in pool. Is it a cracked lateral if so will it be visible and how do I go...

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Thu 28 May, 2009 15:00
Sand filter need help cleaning

by mikeymuy » Thu 28 May, 2009 01:03

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hey guys i have sand filter pool and every time turn on the pool pump dirt comes out of the jets and gets the pool dirty not too much but about 5sec...

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Probably a cracked/broken lateral or hub in the bottom. Can also be a tube in there that helps relief air has come loose. Debris tends to initially...

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Thu 28 May, 2009 11:48
Cannot find air leak

by kreations » Wed 27 May, 2009 08:08

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I have a hayward cartridge filter & a 1 hp hayward pump.Just started the pool back up was dark green now light blue but cloudy.My problem is the...

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You seem to have answered your own question, the filter is the culprit. If you have only 1 filter element it might be good for a couple of years. I...

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Wed 27 May, 2009 08:40
Hayward sand filter problem

by sbinplano » Sun 22 Mar, 2009 13:28

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Help! I pulled the valve assemby unit off the top of my sand tank and the down tube and lateral inlets came up through the sand with it. Now, I...

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I am having trouble with the ring becoming displaced at top of the ball. If I don't keep a careful watch when I have the pump on I lose 2-4 inches of...

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Tue 26 May, 2009 20:14
Spa water siphoning to pool?

by normanzoo » Sat 23 May, 2009 13:36

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Hello, hoping I can find some help here, I feel like we're fighting a losing battle with our pool and spa. After recent rains, we had a lot of debris...

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depending on what type of check valve it is you might be able to just buy the guts or a rebuild kit,and not have to actually change the whole check...

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Mon 25 May, 2009 15:17
Plumbing for solar panels

by FlorenceBigFish » Sat 23 May, 2009 07:51

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We have a 27' above ground pool. We bought one of those new solar heating systems for it this spring. We have been trying to hook it up for several...

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Nevermind...we got it.

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Mon 25 May, 2009 06:50
Help! Filter not filtering!

by hannahmak » Sun 24 May, 2009 21:13

Hi, I opened my pool several weeks ago after a long winter. As I always do I open it with several bags of shock. 2 weeks later my pool is so cloudy I...

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Sun 24 May, 2009 21:13
Weak new Pump

by mrgobar » Sun 17 May, 2009 10:36

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My pump's suction is weak. The pressure is high (20 - 25 psi). I've already cleaned the filters. Last year it ran about 15 - 20 psi and suction was...

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Yeah sounds like your system is dirty. Also check the pump basket make sure its not clogged. If your using cartridges you have to clean them real...

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Last post by megabyte29
Sun 24 May, 2009 15:18
suggestions for new pump

by kalpi » Tue 12 Aug, 2008 02:13

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I'm new here and need suggestions on replacing my pump. Have a 26000 gallon pool and sand folter. I figured the minimum flow rate to be 45 GPM and...

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You dont want to overpower the return flow. Im using a 1HP on a slightly larger gallon pool. Its got so much output pressure it will send a swimmer...

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Sun 24 May, 2009 15:03

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