Recent content by nick1427d

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    Pentair Whisperflo WFDS-26 Noisy

    Took it to a pump shop yesterday, bearings were going out already, replaced with higher quality. They let me watch them take apart and fix, nothing else abnormal. Took it home hooked back up ran fine all day and night. This morning I turned it on, ran for about 2 hours on high setting as I was...
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    Pentair Whisperflo WFDS-26 Noisy

    Yes. Called Pentair again and they refuse to warranty it because I cannot provide proof of install.
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    Pentair Whisperflo WFDS-26 Noisy

    Impeller looks clean, I wiped some small debris around seal and out of inside of impeller. Reattached everything and it's still loud. Pump seems to be running fine.
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    Pentair Whisperflo WFDS-26 Noisy

    I have not. Is it just the 6 or so bolts that connects the motor to pump housing?
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    Pentair Whisperflo WFDS-26 Noisy

    My 1 1/2 hp whisperflo, not even a year old yet is not sounding right. It also seems to be underpowered. Seems to have good power and connections to switch for two speed use. Took off impeller cap and it seems to spin freely. Not covered under warranty according to Pentair because I did not have...
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    In ground steps supplier

    I appreciate your concern, fortunately concrete and concrete removal is one area me and people I know are fairly good at. I didn't think about the backfill, or the bond beam. How difficult is the bond beam? any tips? As far as shipping steps via online suppliers. I did a lot of looking around...
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    In ground steps supplier

    Looking to finally replace my broken steps. Anyone have any suppliers that'll ship? I found one place online http://www.poolsupplyworld.com/Splash-QP0084TS-8-Straight-4-Tread-In-Ground-Pool-Steps/QP0084TS.htm I'm attempting to put them in myself. All of the local pool service companies are...
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    Steps

    Thanks for all the tips, just i to give an update. Today I was having a pool company in area fix my steps ($2300). A "painter" showed up and commented that he had never done pool steps before and was very confused. I asked him what he was going to be using to fix the crack and he showed me a...
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    Green water after shock

    Bleach, bleach, oh and bleach Like the previous said; read pool school, use search and get a test kit. If you're shocking properly your pool will clear up, keep your filter clean.
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    Overhauling equipment and pad many ?s

    Hey everyone it's time I started to replace my plumbing and equipment as well as my pad. My booster pump for polaris shot **** and my main pump is, as I can tell, as old as pool. I'm going to be replacing all the plumbing and valves from ground to all my equipment and my pump. Here are my...
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    Trees/shrubs around above ground pool

    Try this http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/ ... inder.aspx
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    Bamboo Wind Break. How Thick?

    Kias With your space, clumping Bamboo should be fine. You can always thin it out to keep it under control (weedeater). Even normal running bamboo can be controlled, you'd have to put down some sort of plastic barrier in the ground. You can also kick the new shoots over once they poke out which...
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    Steps

    Thanks for all the help. The quote was just for steps. Heres pics