Recent content by Richm20

For the pump, ill be using this Amazon.com: Flojet 03526-144A Triplex Diaphragm Automatic Water System Pump, 2.9 GPM 50 PSI, 12 volt DC: Automotive For the filter, i think I have an old "type C" pool filter laying around. This is the water heater. CAMPLUX ENJOY OUTDOOR LIFE Pro BD158 1.58GPM...

I just picked up a cheap inflatable hot tub by Mspa. I had a similar set up years ago and liked it but the lack of a proper heater and the fact that it injects cold air in to the unit (in place of jets) makes them only usable for a short time (10 min. or so) in winter months here in the NE USA...

Glad you got it solved. Beautiful yard you have. I live on Long Island, a view like that is something we only see in pictures...

I took the hose and part A, no luck. :-( Is this 1.5" hose standard? I know 1.5" hose is standard but this setup requires a non-corrugated section in order to make the seal on to the male section. Haven't found anything that fits that bill.

Exactly, far from the same thing

IM totally unfamiliar with your equipment but knowing my local Home Depot stock....Ill bet they have one, if not they actually sell a "cut your own" gasket material. Can you take a picture of the gasket, maybe I can offer some DIY ideas.

Not at home now but Ill get the ID later. I believe the vacuum hose is 1.25" but the filter return hose is 1.5"

Liquid TSP? Do tell where you got that. I use a mix of TSP and Oxyclean to clean just about everything I dont feel like scrubbing. That mixture is commonly sold as PBW (Powdered Brew Wash) after seeing how well it cleaned my disgusting beer fermenters I started using it on everything, my wife...

Is it an impeller type pump? If so, did you check to see it it was seated properly and nothing is stuck in the fins?

Circuit breakers and GFCI's offer 2 different types of protection. The circuit breaker protects from "over current" aka drawing too much amperage (load) The GFCI monitors the power going out on the circuit and the power coming back, if it senses a difference it assumes the power has found an...

First off, thanks for all the help you have given me as I venture into "pool" maintenance once again. Ive learned a lot by simply reading this forum and hope to return the favor in short time. Im very mechanical but gave up on this one, im sure im having a brain fart but hopefully someone can...