Recent content by Pattington22

There may be a correlation between the new pump and this issue. I do not recall this occurring with my old Jacuzzi 1.5 HP. If I am not mistaken, the 3000 rpm prime speed might be the default. I will drop it down to see if that helps. Thanks!

When I refilled the filter, I stopped approximately 2/3 up the filter housing. For the pump, I use a Hayward TriStar variable speed pump (max 2HP) and I have 1.5" piping. After I turn the pump off to move the multiport valve, upon restart, the pump primes at 3,000 rpm (max for my GPM, I thought)...

Thanks for the reply. To your questions, yes to both.

I am looking for some help with an issue I am having with sand on the bottom of my pool. Toward the end of last year, I would notice some sand in the driveway when I would backwash and then some on the bottom of the pool, but not a lot. At the beginning of this year, to preempt this, I replaced...

Thanks. One of the pool shops indicated that the new SuperPump VS model will have an integrated timer. Any one else care to chime in on my predicament?

Hey folks, So I have talked with a few different pool companies in my area who all have differing views/opinions. In essence, I need to replace my old Jacuzzi-brand 1.5 hp pump and I am leaning toward the Hayward SuperPump VS or the TriStar VS. I was told the TriStar has more timing options...

Hello all, I recently purchased a home here in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and for the first-time in my life, I am a pool owner! It's a 22.5k gallon in-ground pool, with a SWG. It has been a steep learning curve as the previous owners did not open it this year. Imagine my shock (pun intended) on...