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Pool pump becoming super hot!

by annette » Wed 20 May, 2009 09:12

My pool pump ( the motor part) is SUPER hot, almost burning to the touch. The skimmer is empty and when I vacuum there's great suction. Is this normal or should I be...

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Last post by TSH Tech
Tue 26 Jun, 2012 00:43
Returns stop shooting out water

by Vickie30361 » Thu 14 Jun, 2012 22:23

Please help.... I have an inground pool that has worked great for 3 years this year the pressure starts at 18 and goes up to 25 lbs. this happens after only 3 or 4 hours...

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Last post by TSH Tech
Mon 25 Jun, 2012 10:32
Pump issues

by terry » Thu 21 Jun, 2012 16:25

I replaced my 1hp pool pump with 2" inlet with a new 1.5hp pump with 2.5" inlet. My new pump continues to overheat and burn up the motors (3 of them in 3...

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Last post by CGPoolman
Mon 25 Jun, 2012 10:09
Pump starts off with strong suction and pressure then slows

by dpol68 » Sat 23 Jun, 2012 18:46

I have a Hayward pump and filter. When it first goes on the suction is strong. After about 30 min the suction starts to decrease. The pressure does not go below 15-18...

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Last post by dpol68
Sat 23 Jun, 2012 18:46
Low pressure

by ldykler » Fri 08 Jun, 2012 11:29

I have about 3 pounds of pressure on my gauge. Small, new, inground pool, sand filter, etc. Have checked plumbing, motor, impeller, no obstructions anywhere. Sand filter...

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Last post by ldykler
Thu 21 Jun, 2012 12:42
Major Return Line Leak

by Dizzy dean » Sun 10 Jun, 2012 09:16

I just refinished the concrete portion of my kidney-shaped pool, bought the new filter system and have since discover the return line is leaking a large amount -...

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Last post by Dizzydean
Tue 12 Jun, 2012 21:49
Adding a filter

by ntrsandman » Thu 07 Jun, 2012 15:07

The water through the skimmer does not get filtered. (skimmer, pump, in-floor cleaner valve, in-floor cleaner nozzles) We do use a skimmer sock. Would it be feasible to...

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Last post by TSH Tech
Fri 08 Jun, 2012 03:13
Hayward DE Filter Backwash problem

by aiadisernia » Sat 06 Sep, 2008 09:15

When I backwash, the water is clear. If i tap on the drum, i see some cloudy water. However, when I open the drum, the grid is filthy with earth. Could it be possible...

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Last post by Ggentile
Sun 03 Jun, 2012 16:55
Pool pump

by petetrini » Thu 31 May, 2012 19:44

why am i getting a vacume through the spouts.

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Last post by petetrini
Thu 31 May, 2012 19:44
New filter - Sand in Backwash

by Witsend » Tue 22 Jun, 2010 02:53

Hello! Purchased a "Clear-Tek" Sand Filter/Pump Combo (24 in. filter/1.5 HP pump) THREE WEEKS ago, and have STILL not been able to get it operational. First,...

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Last post by gryhound
Thu 31 May, 2012 11:27
New pump

by arabev » Mon 28 May, 2012 10:31

We installed a new 11/2 Hp pump. Runs fine but the water return has very little pressure. Our filter is less then three seasons old. We have had little if any algea...

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Last post by arabev
Mon 28 May, 2012 10:31
New pump

by arabev » Mon 28 May, 2012 10:13

We installed a new 11/2 Hp pump. Runs fine but the water return has very little pressure. Our filter is less then three seasons old. We have had little if any algea...

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Last post by arabev
Mon 28 May, 2012 10:13
High pump pressure

by steveparker » Wed 09 Apr, 2008 19:56

Pump always has run about 20 psi except when DE fileter needs to be cleaned. Now is runs at 30 and the outflow back to the pool is significanlty reduced. I've cleaned...

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Last post by Joe T
Sun 27 May, 2012 19:36
Hayward pool filter

by Dadeccles » Sun 27 May, 2012 13:55

I have a Hayward pool filter and pump I can not get the strainer housing to go on far enough when the strainer O ring is in place to lock the strainer in place with the...

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Last post by Dadeccles
Sun 27 May, 2012 13:55
NorthStar motor

by DIYpoolMan » Sun 27 May, 2012 13:29

Have to replaced motor on my Northstar 4000 1.5 HP twice for the last 3.5 years. It is noisy again. Is it better to change whole pump all together?. What pump would be...

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Last post by DIYpoolMan
Sun 27 May, 2012 13:29
Whisperflo vs Intelliflo

by wendellb » Wed 23 May, 2012 13:24

I have a 20X40 9' deep. 1.5" pvc lines. 2 jets. 2 skimmers. Hayward 244s filter and a new liner... It's an older pool, maybe 20 yrs old. It has a Hayward 1.5hp pump...

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Last post by Guest
Fri 25 May, 2012 20:34
Why forced backwashed, but waste water is clear

by LukeChi » Wed 23 May, 2012 12:12

My sand filter is TRITON TR60 (non ClearPro).

I changed the sand and put in 275 lbs. of QUIKRETE Pool Filter Sand #1153 bought from Home Depot and 50 lbs bought from...

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Last post by LukeChi
Wed 23 May, 2012 12:12
Pressure

by jrs7 » Tue 22 May, 2012 10:38

if i plug up one of the skimmers the suction gets really strong through the open one.when both skimmers are open suction is weak through both. return jets also very weak...

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Last post by czechmate
Tue 22 May, 2012 21:23
Cracked filter lid

by seminar1 » Wed 12 Oct, 2011 16:07

I have a 20,000 gal pool with a SM-SMBW2048 model pentair DE filter and 2HP whisperflo pump. This combo was installed 6 or so years ago. Unit runs at 25psi and needs DE...

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Last post by Guest
Sat 19 May, 2012 23:52
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 backwash, but after...

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Last post by dhillg51
Fri 18 May, 2012 04:49

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