Recent content by mitch

Thanks for the help guys. It sounds like a normal pump motor sound, just a lot louder than the Hayward was. I can hear it in the house if I keep the windows open. My old pump was extremely silent... Are there any pumps out there that are known to be quieter? If so, I can have it replaced...

Hey guys... I've had a Hayward 1.5hp pump for probably over 10 years that ran great. The best part was that it was very quiet. Recently the motor went, so my pool guy put in a replacement motor. Its an A. O. Smith, which supposedly is a very popular motor, that Hayward uses inside their...

Hey all, Quick question: Can adding too much DE after backwashing make the pressure too low?

I'm on my second season with the Turbo 2. I can't say enough positive things about it. It really is a life saver. Once you see the dirt this thing comes up with, you will wonder where it all was in your pool. It doesn't matter how clean your pool is. The bag comes up filthy :) Good luck!!!

Thanks guys, I appreciate you both taking the time to help out. I definitely think there are 2 different issues: There is definitely a suction side leak somewhere. I am hoping it is in the pump cover. I put a new o-ring on there and lubed it pretty good. I still think it might be coming...

Hey guys... This is an amazing forum. I have a decent size inground vinyl pool. I am getting a lot of air in one of the returns, and I notice plenty of air in the gasket. The pressue is normally perfect, and the pool does not seem to be losing water. I never turn off the filter. I let it...