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Thanks for the advice. I did not think of simple plastic wrap. I just did it and now have prime again. Confirmed that nut is the problem. Taking in too much air. At least the jets are running again and I can start focusing on chemicals and getting the water clear.

I called them but guy said no split nut that size and Hayward thread is proprietary. Really confused..when you buy a new valve does it come with PVC that is proprietary thread? Any home jobs to get me through this weekend? It looks like it will be next week before I can get parts. Losing...

Thanks, kind of what I thought. Leslie's does not carry split nuts. The cracked nut shows Hayward model SP-1500-G. According to INYOPOOL website, the specs are: DIMENSIONS 3" L x 3" W x 1.25" D ALTERNATE PARTS# SP1500G, SPX1500G Product Description Nut, Union, 1-1/2" FVT, Hayward "V" Thread...

Hope these work. To answer questions, I let pump run for over 5 minutes without any water coming through jets. Pump is on cement slab probably foot above water line. Water line is a little over midpoint up skimmer box. Also, I tried turning PVC pipe where it connects with pump to get nut off. It...

Hi, I am newer to pool ownership. I opened the pool a few days ago. Took out all plugs, lubed rings, cleaned sand filter etc. I turned on pump other day and everything seemed good. Water flow and filter pressure were functioning as expected. Turned off system and picked up some chemicals. I...