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Replacing WF-12 with an Intelliflo

by LordZedd » Sun 13 Aug, 2017 19:57

I have a 3HP Pentair WF-12 and one of the bearings is shot so I'm in the middle of replacing it, during my research it seemed like changing it out...

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Sun 13 Aug, 2017 19:57
Losing a lot of water by the filter

by TMoney001 » Wed 26 Jul, 2017 13:19

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Hello, I'm loosing a ton of water because the crank that you spin for the filter when doing a backwash is shooting out water. Water comes out all the...

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You need a new spider gasket for your MPV

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Wed 26 Jul, 2017 15:48
Removing nipple from Hayward Vari flow valve

by Snip » Wed 26 Jul, 2017 03:14

I need to replace the flexible pipe between pump and flow valve. It looks like previous owner has over tightened the fixings as they are a little...

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Wed 26 Jul, 2017 03:14
Can you name/identify this pool filter system?

by jdey » Fri 21 Jul, 2017 18:39

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I am an apartment maintenance technician and have been comfortable working on pools until today. I have always worked with DE filter pits with round...

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I suggest you post on with images as you are more likely to get a sensible response there

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Sat 22 Jul, 2017 04:44
pool pump problem

by devinkav » Thu 20 Jul, 2017 19:08

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I dont know what the problem is with our pool, help!

Here is a youtube video of whats happening, it starts to suck the water from the skimmer to...

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There is no easy way to fix, you have to find the air leak
Check your pump strainer basket O ring and lubricate
Check your pump suction side for air...

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Fri 21 Jul, 2017 17:15
Removing stuck spider gasket?

by Movemaine » Tue 18 Jul, 2017 14:56

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My spider gasket is toast, so I bought a new one and tried to remove the spider gasket, but the thing won't lift. I've used needlenose pliers to...

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It must be well glued in, they normally come out okay
Persevere with it
I wouldn't use anything to try to soften it as it may damage the plastic as...

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Wed 19 Jul, 2017 08:20
Intex Pipe Coversion

Attachment(s) by steveyg_uk » Sat 15 Jul, 2017 13:48

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Hi,

Very new to pool ownership. My setup is the smallest you have been probably seen - living in UK - not much space :-) I have 10ft Steel Pro pool...

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Thanks. Will try the later.

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Mon 17 Jul, 2017 11:50
Filter not pumping out water

by Rsodora23 » Sun 16 Jul, 2017 11:46

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For my in ground pool when I turn control option to filter it does not pump water with any pressure. Below are the remediation steps attempted to...

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Have you tried without a cartridge in the filter to see if the flow is there without it
Have you tried a new cartridge
The fact that you can Recycle...

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Sun 16 Jul, 2017 16:25
new house with a Pool. Think the Eletric is done wrong.

by chiefgordoncole » Sat 15 Jul, 2017 12:47

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Hi All,
My wife and I recently purchased a house with a pool that required quite a bit of work. New liner-etc.etc. However I wanted to put a timer on...

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Try posting on I'm sure you would get more response there
Or contact an electrician

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Sun 16 Jul, 2017 04:52
Pinhole leak in Hayward vari-flo valve

by Movemaine » Sat 15 Jul, 2017 18:35

Tiny pinhole leak in my multiport valve. What's the best way to repair it? I assume I can use some type of glue on the interior and exterior?

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Sat 15 Jul, 2017 18:35
water coming from hole in Multiport valve

by JacksonL » Fri 14 Jul, 2017 21:29

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Can anyone please tell me what the problem is here?

The pool company just replaced my Hayward Multi Port Valve because the old one was leaking from...

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And yes, the old MPV had a gauge. They took it away

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Sat 15 Jul, 2017 08:10
Best filter type for high organics?

by Movemaine » Thu 13 Jul, 2017 10:35

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I currently have a high capacity cartridge filter setup for an in-ground pool. Due to high organics (15 pine trees along the border of my property...

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If you have high organics then all filters will clog quickly. They are doing their job
The least troublesome would be a sand filter with a couple of...

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Sat 15 Jul, 2017 03:35
Too much water coming out of pump

by Bun » Thu 13 Jul, 2017 06:40

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My pump wont start and when I take off the pump lid water rushes out. I have not idea why. Please help!

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Some pumps have a rest button on the plug part. Depends on what pump you have . So look at your manual. If you don't have look it up on YouTube....

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Fri 14 Jul, 2017 16:18
Hayward pump/chlorinator?

by Jamest83 » Sat 08 Jul, 2017 18:21

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I have an above ground pool with a Hayward 1 hp pump and sand filter. I have an in line chlorinator but the o ring has been damaged so the last time...

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By holding reservoir do you mean the pump filter basket?
And are you using Trichlor pucks, if so then don't do it as when the pump stops you will...

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Fri 14 Jul, 2017 03:55
New Hose - Less Suction

by Budfudder » Mon 03 Jul, 2017 15:39

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We have a Heyward vacuum (an oldish one) that has been working well. It gets plenty of suction to the point where it will climb the walls, vacuuming...

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If it sucks in air then it is also sucking in water and not vacuuming
Try seeing what is causing that flange to leak

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Wed 05 Jul, 2017 11:15
Extension cords with pumps?
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by mmm6075 » Thu 06 Apr, 2006 16:36

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I just purchased a 15' round pool with a Waterco Aquamite 1.5 HP pump. The pump only has a 6' cord, and I was told that you cannot use an extension...

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14/3 means 14g wire dumbass
I came on here to see if there was a solution for the cord on my pool pump being too short. The first pump I had my...
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Sat 24 Jun, 2017 02:28
Cavitation

by cliffcc » Tue 20 Jun, 2017 09:57

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Since replacing the 5hp pump with a 3hp pentair challenger, I have been having problems with what was initially thought to be an air leak. Constant...

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Hi Cliff
A 5hp pump and a 3hp pump are massive as is the filter (500gpm capacity) do you have a very large pool or a lot of head
If you didn't have a...

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Tue 20 Jun, 2017 15:42
Pool Filter unions Leaking

by Skyking75 » Sun 18 Jun, 2017 11:11

I have a Pentair Clean & Clear Filter CC200. The unions at the bottom of the filter start leaking very easy. If I just bump them they leak, I...

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Sun 18 Jun, 2017 11:11
Hayward ec75 with 1 hp punp?

by Hoffexpress » Fri 16 Jun, 2017 19:57

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My hayward de filter (ec65) is shot but my 1 hp pump is still good

Does anyone know if 1hp is enough for the ec75 or should i just get another ec65...

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Generally speaking you match a pump to a filter so that you don't get an excessive flow through the filter
A bigger filter is no problem to use with...

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Sat 17 Jun, 2017 05:25
spider gasket

by poolshark » Thu 15 Jun, 2017 17:18

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Hi, I need to replace the spider gasket on my filter but have a hard time finding the correct part.
I have a Jacuzzi Sandstorm model TM 26 serial#...

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If you are in the States try I have heard they are good for different spares

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Fri 16 Jun, 2017 03:46

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