Recent content by skippr1249

If mechanical filtration was equal to DE then I can see no reason for DE's continued existence. You're right it is subjective. Kind of like acquiring a taste for fine wine. I have used both on various pools and can tell the difference, although I wish I couldn't. I suppose those that have never...

I ask because we all know that or should know that cartridge filters go to 10 microns. With that flakes or minute particles are still visible especially under light. DE filters go down to 5 micron and the water appears polished. If you were to take the 95% of the load off the DE filter with a...

Has anyone tried running DE filter behind a cartridge filter? Head pressure permitting.

Thanks for the input

I had to replace my IC 40 and this one has a plastic grate or screen that fits inside the intake or exhaust of the unit. The old one did not have this. I assume it is to protect the flow sensor but for the life of me I can't find anything on this part or which end to install it. Anybody have an...

CUTiger I checked out Hayward Super Pump. They offer what appears to be composite impellers but the attached picture shows holes directly over each vane. They very well could be mecahical fastening points for a two piece impeller or it may be one piece and those are something to due with the...

CUTiger Thanks I will check it out

Overall I have been very happy with the intelliflo. Again I am not bashing and understand they need to be cost conscience. In all fairness the impeller material is likely marlon or some sort of rugged composite and not just a cheap plastic. I use the term plastic as a generic reference. My guess...

Hehe No the weir is the negative edge not the drop to the catch basin. (The crest of an overflow spillway on a large dam is often called a weir. Weirs, referred to as low head barrier dams). As earlier indicated I have 4 inlets. No less than two service the intelliflo pump at any time. Sorry...

The variable speed also runs a suction side cleaner and can be used if need be to assist in a negative edge application. The variable speed is also a great option to run a chlorine generator. The pump is not cavitating (no errosion seen) nor is there excessive vaccuum as I can remove the...

Sure (4) 2" intakes and (6) returns, 20'+- run. No 90 deg fittings all done with sweeps made from 45's. Quad 80 DE filter. Filter pressure @ 1500+- rpm is 10psi clean and 15-16 dirty and increases 5 to 8 psi @3450. Equipment is 2+- feet below water level. In short there is nothing remarkable...

JamesW thanks for the response. The schematic of the EcoStar seems very close to that of the intelliflo. It does not indicate the impeller material and I see virtually identical engineering. But then I may be missing something. Can you give me your opinion as to why this is a superior pump...