Recent content by Billrector

Thanks for all your help. I finally got it primed and running. I ended up putting the multiport valve on recirculate and turned off one of the skimmers. Took several attempts but finally got it going!

Hi, I just had an Intermatic P1353ME timer replaced. During this last hard freeze, my freeze protection did not kick in and the pool equipment froze. It seems the new P1353ME does not recognize the freeze protection sensor. I have taken the sensor off and I've ohmed the two bare wires while...

Hi, I have check both skimmers, that is how I discovered the first problem of the water level in the pool was below the skimmers, and they are just fine. I'm not sure the pump model, but he has the typical one speed centurion motor powering it. I have given the pump up to 5 minutes to prime...

Hi Jim, In order to keep the post short, I failed to mention that we created a tent over the pool equipment and inserted a small portable space heater. I'm pretty sure everything was thawed out when I went over today, but anything is possible. Most of his suction side is below ground with...

Thanks for your reply. I'll take some pictures when I go over there tomorrow.

I'm trying to take care of a pool while friends are away for Christmas. The other day, his freeze protection failed and he had frozen pipes on the output side of the pump especially around the multiport valve. We let things thaw out and I am pretty sure nothing is still frozen. Went over...

Last purchase was $17.99 just a few months ago. Before the pandemic it was something like $12.

Anyone notice the price increase from $18 per case to $30? Unreal!

I currently have a Triton II Pentair sand filter model 410315 which is a "commercial" version. It is 22 years old and developed a leak around the top. I don't see any specs on the 140315, but Pentair has a model 140210 that seems to be the same size. There is no specification on the Pentair...

The filter is about 20 years old.

Last year I had a small leak in my sand filter where the top screws into the fiberglass housing. I replaced the gasket and used silicon grease but I still had a small leak. I just went out to my pool equipment and now I have a large leak. I'm thinking that the fiberglass on the vessel where...

If I connect the inlet to the filter output, the water will need to make a 90 degree turn.....there is no way for it to go straight through. I'm just concerned that all the 90 degree turns in my plumbing will cause additional resistance. I would think a straight through (180 degree) flow from...