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pump strainer cover

by russzil » Wed 25 Jul, 2007 04:45

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i have just moved into a house with a pool, the pump strainer is full of debris but i can not remove the cover? even when the valve is in the closed...

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Is this a twist off cover? Use a crowbar/long scredriver/big stick to give you more leverage and use some pool lube on the o-ring before putting it...

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Wed 25 Jul, 2007 08:24
Hayward pump problem, need advice

by pmulskip » Mon 23 Jul, 2007 13:01

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hi i have a 1 hp max flo self priming pump. model sp2807x1. The pump is running, however, the water isn't flowing or circulating. there is no...

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its 4 years old. Its run fine till this year. However, it is exposed to intense texas heat. And it works hard as there are oak trees all over central...

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Tue 24 Jul, 2007 19:17
Pump works fine until I turn it off

by chiligumbo » Tue 24 Jul, 2007 10:24

I have a brand new above ground pool with a sta-rite mod filter and a 1 hp motor. When I intially turned it on after filling and venting it, it...

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Tue 24 Jul, 2007 10:24
How and when to clean pump strainer?

by Litoq » Sat 21 Jul, 2007 12:12

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The pump strainer seems like it is getting pretty clogged and filthy. Pressure is fine but I would like to clean it out every once in a while (once a...

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Now that I think about it, all I have to do is block up the skimmer and I should be good to go.

Yup that will work to. Just be careful what you...

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Tue 24 Jul, 2007 08:51
Punp and Sand filter -No suction...

by luis » Sun 22 Jul, 2007 06:14

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Hello :

I just instaled a new pump and a filter.

I put the pump about 40 inches down of the water pool level.

The Filter is about 20 inches...

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But what if you turn the pump on? Can you pump water from the pool into the yard? I am just trying to see if the pump is actually pumping before...

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Tue 24 Jul, 2007 05:04
Problems with pump

by Guest » Mon 23 Jul, 2007 11:04

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Hi all,

I am having a few problems with my Hayward sand filter pump, when switching on the pump i get a nice flow of return water pressure, then...

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Thanks for the reply,

Not sure how old as i bought it from ebay but have only just set it up, i remember my cartridge pumps doing the same thats...

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Mon 23 Jul, 2007 15:12
Having problems with my Hayward Filter

by jeggeman31 » Mon 11 Jun, 2007 18:42

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I have a Hayward Preflex Extended Cycle Filter, EC40 series. It has only been used one summer. Last fall I took out the filter and cleaned the...

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I have a Hayward Preflex Extended Cycle Filter, EC40 series. It has only been used one summer. Last fall I took out the filter and cleaned the...

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Fri 20 Jul, 2007 14:50
how to operate boiler once ignited

by bicke » Thu 19 Jul, 2007 04:32

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Have not used boiler before, have found out how to ignite it bit dont know how to fire it up, to enable me to heat swimming pool, please can you help...

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Have not used boiler before, have found out how to ignite it bit don't know how to fire it up, to enable me to heat swimming pool, please can you...

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Thu 19 Jul, 2007 09:04
I have a baqua sand filter what it's the correct psi

by elias » Mon 16 Jul, 2007 18:09

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I am trying to keep my pool from getting algae even empty my pool and star all over again but it's not getting cristal blue . Change the sand ect....

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Using your test kit, please post a full set of numbers so we can see where the problem lies.

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Mon 16 Jul, 2007 20:28
Tiny bubbles shooting out of jets from pump/filter

by johnnybgood » Mon 18 Jun, 2007 22:20

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I recently have hundreds of small bubbles shooting out of both jets into the pool every second.

The pressure seems fine and the same, but there...

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Another common reason is an oversized pump. Many pool companies sell pumps that are WAY too big for the filters and pools, rather than do the math...

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Mon 16 Jul, 2007 09:43
cloudy water

by notswimminghappily » Sat 14 Jul, 2007 08:57

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When we opened our 24' round pool this season, it was crystal clear. We soon had algae covering everything. I have killed all algae, removed the...

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Using your test kit, please post a full set of numbers so we can see where you are at. That way we can give real advice rather than guessing.

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Sat 14 Jul, 2007 10:12
Pump Life Expectancy

by Hobo » Tue 10 Jul, 2007 08:40

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How long should a pool pump last? Is it dependent on the manufacturer / type? I am very new at this pool business? Hobo

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Thanks. Hobo

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Fri 13 Jul, 2007 14:11
water flowing out backwash pipe

by kristecrane » Thu 14 Jun, 2007 11:20

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I turn the pump on and water is flowing out of backwash drain when on filter or on recirculate. Is there anyone that knows what the problem is. THis...

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I always have to tweak my multivalve a little when I go from backwash back to filter. What I mean is when the valve is in filter mode I give a little...

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Last post by Backglass
Fri 13 Jul, 2007 12:18
Weak inground pool skimmer

by Neocamel » Sat 07 Jul, 2007 19:23

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Hey all. I'm having a bit of a problem with my inground pool skimmer. One side is fine, and pulls water into the pump very nicely, the other side...

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Have you tried blowing out your drain? Also, check your filter to make sure o-rings are in good shape and everything is in order (tight / secure...

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Last post by Jolynne
Thu 12 Jul, 2007 23:00
pump sizing questions

by jrj701 » Thu 12 Jul, 2007 09:37

i am installing my own pool spa combination and am confused on the pump sizing. the pool is a IG lagoon shape vinyl liner 48" flat bottom 11,500...

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Thu 12 Jul, 2007 09:37
Autofill anti-syphon valve

by atforest » Wed 11 Jul, 2007 15:00

Where would I find a new anti-syphon valve that sits between the water supply and the auto filler? I called a few pool supply stores, a few pool...

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Wed 11 Jul, 2007 15:00
Main drain suction

by smokey » Wed 11 Jul, 2007 14:05

I have an older inground pool. I normally adjust the return flow from the pool by turning the skimmer basket. After using a Barracuda cleaner for a...

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Wed 11 Jul, 2007 14:05
Main drain no suction-normal?

by 40galpool » Sun 08 Jul, 2007 17:53

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I'm a nebie so don't laugh.

1) I have a 40 gallon in ground rectangle pool with 2 skimmers and 2 jets plus a main drain in deep end. I noticed...

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I have a 40 gallon in ground rectangle pool

Weeeeeeeeee wish to welcome you to Munchkin Laaaaaaand! :lol:

OK...sorry...I could't resist. You...

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Last post by Backglass
Sun 08 Jul, 2007 20:36
Backwashing, YES backwashing

by sparkwatercleaner » Fri 06 Jul, 2007 16:06

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my pool is now 5 months old, i've learnt how to keep water clean to the sparkling point.

now, the pool builder told me not to pay attention to the...

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YES it's a sand filter.
The only problem I have is that the filter has a top-mounted multiport valve, and it would be difficult to take it out...

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Last post by Backglass
Sat 07 Jul, 2007 19:34
Need Help Please

by Mikey10235 » Sat 07 Jul, 2007 15:32

I had to clean the leaves out of the pump basket today and backwash my pentair Triton II sand filter for the first time since the pool guy wont be...

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Sat 07 Jul, 2007 15:32

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