Recent content by torchroadster

I believe I am ready to convert to a SWG. I've been down the bleach path (works great but got tired of buying and hauling massive quantities of bleach), and the tablet path (as expected CYA buildup and drain/refill) so now I think I'm ready for a SWG (probably Hayward AQR-15). But first some...

Reporting back on the resolution of this problem: First there is no ground on the flame sensor so the rust is a non-issue from an electrical standpoint. The ignitor tested good out of the circuit so I saw no reason to replace it. I removed the control board and close inspection found an...

The model number is H400FDP. The rest of the inside of the heater looks good. At least everything behind the side panel that exposes the the blower and control boards. It seems the flame sensor screws didn't have a corrosion resistant finish

I have a 10 year old Hayward 400,000 BTU Propane heater. Yesterday it gave me an IO (ignitor open) failure code and wouldn't fire up. Pulling the ignitor connector and measured the resistance at 15 ohms which is in the middle of the good range. Wiring looks good. That's where the Hayward...

Finally got around to fixing this last weekend. I cut the pipe, measured and put in a union just like 4jawchuck suggested. I barely had room for it, but it did fit. Fortunately everything lined up perfectly. I reused the both ends of the existing pipe and sealed the threads with...

4jawChuck; Thank you for the advice - I really didn't think I had enough room to do anything like that. Guess I need to go the plumbing store and see what they have. You're right - the leak is where you suspect and now that you mention it it does look like pipe dope was used to seal the...

Sure I can take more pics but it'll be tomorrow evening before I can post them. Thanks for the help.

Here are the pictures, click the thumbnails to enlarge. The leak is at the junction of the gray pipe and the pump housing. Is the outlet of the pump threaded?

My pump is leaking where the pipe exits the housing on the top of the pump. This is the outflow pressure pipe. The leak is around the joint between the pump and PVC pipe. The pipe section is very short and cutting it out and replacing it would be difficult. Also it looks like it may be...

Are water scorpions different than other scorpions? We have found numerous scorpions in our pool - but always dead. We also have lots and lots of frogs, and average 1 mouse per day. Not sure how to keep any of them out - but would love to hear what others have tried.

Is you filter housing cracked and faded? If so you may want to replace the whole thing. Those cracks eventually start leaking and there isn't anything you can do, except check your warranty. If I remember correctly Hayward has a pretty long warranty on the housing. If the housing is in...

My login name "torchroadster" is from our 2000 Corvette Convertible. Torch Red of course!

Re: Another newbie with a few questions I don't know of a download but the instructions are inside the lid of the kit. They aren't that long and it is very easy to use - no need to study in advance.

That's a good idea - you may be onto something. I'll try it. This morning the CL tested at 2.0, added a gallon of bleach.

I've been on BBB since start up of our new pool on Memorial Day. Everything has been perfect until yesterday, noticed a slight green tint in the spa. The spa and pool water recirculates through a waterfall so it's all the same. Checked CL and PH and all was close, added a bit of CL and...