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Out of ideas!

by westwing » Sat 04 Apr, 2009 16:30

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I have completely rebuilt my pool vac and tested all the hoses.
It will run for days and days on either the:
1. skimmer 2. vacuum connection 3. main...

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Does it run with only the hose but no vacuum attached? Sounds like a leak in the vacuum hose or you are not priming the hose and it takes such a big...

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Sun 05 Apr, 2009 09:52
No water pump pressure, what is broken?

by activationlink » Sun 08 Mar, 2009 23:57

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Hello!
I am talking about inground swimming pool. We have a "vacuum cleaner" (I'm not sure how exactly to call it) - the water pump that...

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the pressure goes down, pressure become very low and engine working very hard.
the pressure of vacuum cleaner decreases, very low, it goes all right...

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Sun 05 Apr, 2009 05:33
Possible Low Performing Pump

by jim1504 » Mon 30 Mar, 2009 06:46

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I have a 3/4 HP Pentair Whisperflow pump. I have been having a suction problem where the pump strainer basket will only fill halfway (other half air)...

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I tested all suction lines using a drain king for pressure. All were fine.

I was wondering if the filter pressure would rise to high levels if...

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Thu 02 Apr, 2009 06:50
Poor suction, bubbles coming from returns (newbie)

by louc » Wed 01 Apr, 2009 14:40

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I'm new to the forum, and I'm new to pools in general, so please pardon how basic my questions may be...

I've just purchased a home with a small...

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When I turn the valve to close off one of the sides, the water just kind of pours into the pump, not moving very fast. When I open the valve for both...

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Thu 02 Apr, 2009 00:31
Filter Lines Will Not Stay On Please Help!!

by hbk4041 » Sun 03 Aug, 2008 08:52

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Hi, I am not really a new owner of pools I have had one just about all my life. Three years ago I got my own pool when I bought my house, before it...

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Thanks so much. That makes a lot of sense and since it worked for you, I'll definitely try out your idea this year; unfortunately, the problem may...

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Wed 01 Apr, 2009 19:11
Pump took a crap

by davidadavila » Mon 30 Mar, 2009 20:19

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well seems that my pool pump took a crap it makes this weird noise and then it just shuts down.....i have a starite system 2hp i dont know how to...

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Try find a dealer nearby. You can have the motor repaired.

According to this pool volume calculator your pool has nearly 16,000 gallons. A 2 hp pump...

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Wed 01 Apr, 2009 16:39
Filter question
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by featherless » Wed 11 Mar, 2009 15:51

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Hi,

I have a cartridge filter but I find it to be a pain in the butt to maintain so I am wondering if the other types of filter would make my life...

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You can also use real TSP (tri-sodium phosphate) to clean a cartridge filter as described here . Note that acid washing is only recommended if you...
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Wed 01 Apr, 2009 11:04
pump shutting off

by lalo » Sun 25 May, 2008 16:30

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I'm trying to get my pump started again. I plugged my pump in and found that it wouldn't start. Checked the impeller and it was stuck. I got it to...

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have same problem plese help

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Mon 30 Mar, 2009 20:43
Pump loses prime at shut off

by chaotic1 » Wed 25 Mar, 2009 14:51

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My pump is losing prime when the pool shuts off and water gushes from the skimmer. When I try to restart the pump, it will not prime. When I add...

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My pump is losing prime when the pool shuts off and water gushes from the skimmer. When I try to restart the pump, it will not prime. When I add...

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Last post by Ray1031
Sat 28 Mar, 2009 14:57
DE to Sand and then YUK!
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by poobs » Sun 08 Mar, 2009 10:44

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My pool is in ground 14'000 gal with a 1 hp pump. The DE filter started to act up including blow by and algae that it used to be able to filter.

By...

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The temporary sand filter seems to quickly clog and looses the pump prime.
The pump loses prime due to problems on the suction side. A clogged...
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Fri 27 Mar, 2009 22:11
Pump motor froze ,,,,,I think,,,,,

by BigLeefromSC » Fri 20 Mar, 2009 13:15

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I have a hayward pump, that the motor has frozen up over the winter. It will power on and give the ole humming noise, but won't run. I have had this...

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3 of the long bolts that hold the motor together broke. So, therefore a new motor was purchased
Those long bolts are standard fare for electric...

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Fri 27 Mar, 2009 00:37
Trying to clean my pool but it won't suck anything...

Attachment(s) by palace101 » Tue 24 Mar, 2009 14:06

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I have been trying to clean out my pool for the kids to play in, but there is some debris on the bottom of the pool, I have been almost keeping up...

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If you want to check if the filter is plugged up, try recirculate. The water only goes through the dial valve, not the sand.

Turn off the pump....

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Thu 26 Mar, 2009 07:05
Clicking Sound in Motor

by Guest » Tue 24 Mar, 2009 19:44

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I have a 2 speed Hayward pump which is working on low speed, but making a clicking sound, only, on high speed. I had a problem where the return hose...

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A persistent problem could cause permanent pump damage and may result in bigger problems down the line. The call is yours. If you can live with the...

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Thu 26 Mar, 2009 01:06
flooded pump and sand filter

by jackflash » Tue 28 Oct, 2008 22:41

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Our brand new cement pool is nearly completed and along comes a flood which has left pool, pump and sand filter submerged underwater...we plan to...

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The pump and any electric equipment must go for service. The pump will get opened and dried and maybe also new bearings. The plastic and fiberglass...

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Last post by jude
Wed 25 Mar, 2009 03:52
pressure back up within a few hours of backwashing the pool
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by txpoolaustin » Wed 15 Oct, 2008 07:14

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I have a 7 year old pool with DE system, believe it is a FNS48 with the conical filter arrangement. Recently I noticed what appears to be DE coming...

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Could you try to run the pump after removing the filter grids and see what kind of pressure registers.

It should be very low if the return lines are...
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Sun 22 Mar, 2009 18:09
Resolving inconsistent water flow caused by debris

by bwillis » Thu 19 Mar, 2009 12:31

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I have WhisperFlo 1 1/2 HP pump for my inground 17x33 vinyl liner pool. Everything was working great until yesterday when, in my haste, I turned the...

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thanks, Greg ...that's what I try next..I'll let you know how it goes!!

Barry

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Thu 19 Mar, 2009 14:05
Pump flow inconsistant

by richhampton » Wed 18 Mar, 2009 17:12

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Hi, I'm new to forums. Just came by on my search to figure out what is wron with my pool.

I recently moved to a house with a pool, it worked fine...

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If the pump cannot feed itself there could possibly be a blockage on the suction line. It may also be the result of an "air" leak which is...

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Thu 19 Mar, 2009 01:06
Pool Plumbing Repair

by dickbock » Wed 18 Mar, 2009 10:01

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I hava an old Anthony DE filter system (52 ft sq) and ~ 35000 gal inground pool. The filter in and outs, 2" have 9" spacing. The only...

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Thanks very much, I'll check it out.

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Wed 18 Mar, 2009 15:10
Skimmer Cover Issue

by bradel » Sat 03 Jan, 2009 13:34

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Hello! I have a 2-year old inground pool. When the pool turns off, the skimmer cover lid pops up and water pours out the hole. What is causing this...

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Thanks Brenda

It really is quite strange, though not unheard of.

The frustrating thing is that the cause (and the fix) are probably so simple....

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Last post by Larry
Fri 13 Mar, 2009 01:09
Where to start on suction problem

by annabananamc » Sun 08 Mar, 2009 08:44

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We have an inground 10x30 pool, one skimmer basket, main drain, and sidewall inlet for automatic pool vac. The pump is new within past several...

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And rereading everything I am inclined to think the vac line does have an air leak. If no bubbles return to the pool and you now can vacuum then...

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Sun 08 Mar, 2009 13:53

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