Recent content by bdpeter

I have a Compupool C35 SWB that recently fried the board and melted the end of the cell, including melting down the protective cap/cup that covers the wires. :mad: Since you can't get them without ordering a whole new SWG (which I don't want to do!) I was wondering if anyone had an old one...

Excellent. I'll give that a shot. Thank for the advice.

Hi - turned on the pool heater today and noticed that it cycled a few times. Took off the cover and noticed it was shooting flames out the edges. Disconnected it, blew out the leaves and debris and it's still doing it. It's been turned off and gas supply off as well. Do I need to disassemble...

Thanks Jason for quick reply - I was thinking the 2 speed pump as well. Do I stick w a 1 HP 2-speed pump? Also, do I need a new Intermatic timer to run a 2-speed? Suggestions on timer choices?

Hi - I believe I have a pump impeller failure, as it's not turning anymore and I get a 'whining' from the motor. The pump is about 8 years old, and this is the second season I've had issues w/it. Last season I replaced the capacitor for the motor after it failed. I get modest pressure on my 3...

Thanks Jason - that's what I thought. I'm going to see if I can slightly "elevate" the seat to see if that gives me enough clearance to get the bulkhead fitting started... otherwise I'm breaking up some concrete!

So when I cloud the pool last year I removed the spa jets, but did not re-instal the outer rings between that hold the bench to the pipes (because they broke when being removed, and I ordered spares). So basically I just plugged the pipes with the plugs, but they were free to move behind the...

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Thanks! I took off the capacitor, tested it (faulty) and drove down to Grainger and picked up the last one they had in stock. $6 later the pump is running great! just saved me a fortune in not buying a new pump! thanks again mas985

Thanks - I took the capacitor out. Is there a way to check it on the bench to confirm it's bad?

Hi - have a 240v 1.5 HP single speed Hayward pump (motor model UST1152 or C48L2nN134C1 ?) It's getting voltage to the wiring in the back, from the timer. The impeller also spin freely. When I switch the power on at the timer, I get nothing on the pump. Not even a "whirring" sound. Can...

Thanks. Ill add baking soda tomorrow am and run filter 24/7. Have to get a bit of fiber clear in the am. When is the right time to introduce the VitC powder to eliminate the yellow stains on liner (I confirmed it was metal last year w vitamin C in a sock test). I believe I do that when PH is...

Should I be running the pump/filter now, and at what schedule? Thanks

Thanks. I'm using the Taylor test kit with battery operated magnetic pill/tube tester/mixer thingy. I think it was TA that was 10. Sorry, at the doctor office w my daughter now... I put in the 2 drops of 0007 and 5 drops of 0008, sample turned green then I added drops of 0009 till it turned...

Opened the pool today to some greenish, could still see bottom in shallow end, dirty water. 2x over the winter I drained off about 8 inches of water due to storms and snow melting on cover. It's been a tough storm season in NJ. Levels are FC - 0 CC - 0 PH 7.0 Cya - close to 0 TA- 10 I have...