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The Intex Pressure Side Vacuum I purchased in 2016 worked like a charm until it stopped this year. It worked very well on the low speed of my 2 speed pump. However, after three months, the newest incarnation will only work with the pump on high speed. But while its running on high speed, the in...

Purchased a new INTEX 28001E Auto Pool Cleaner. The problem with the new setup was how to connect the cleaner hose to the Hayward through wall fittings. INTEX changed how the new hose connected to the wall fittings. The new hose is a long single hose rather than the old style INTEX multi-hose...

It's Bob, I'm Baaaaack... My two speed Pentair Pump just started talking back. Maybe 6 years old but 3 years in service..This sound just started. How much trouble am I in?? See Post #4 Below

To start with....NO QUESTIONS.:laughblue:Just follow-up. It's been 12 months since changing to rigid PVC Plumbing and new Pentair Cartridge Filter/Pump upgrade (that I purchased 5 years ago:hammer:). A bit oversized, yes, but it's been a blessing. Efficient, quiet, reliable, consistant. Best...

Hey guys and gals: Looking for some help regarding my HASA Chlorine. It's been about 7 days since I picked it up, and that jug has been in use since then. I dump around 18 ounces a day. I poured the last 18 ounces from that gallon jug of HASA Chlorine. (See Image #1) Coudly and not much odor...

I was at the Webinar last Saturday and appreciated picking up some SWCG fundamentals. Thanks to all involved. So now, I have a question. My system is not automated, other than a Woods Timer on the pump. Circupool makes a unit (Circupool Universal 25) that can work independently, no automation...

One of the guys I work with recently had his inground pool repaired, new concrete decking poured around the pool, and all new equipment. The builder threw in the first few water treatments to balance the water. He mentioned to the pool guy he was going to do his own maintenance. To his surprise...

I've just been monitoring my chemicals and brushing every couple days while I hard plumbed with PVC and moved my pump/filter about 30' away from the pool. After finishing with the plumbing, pressure testing, then connecting the pool to the equipment pad, we opened last Monday. The new pump ran...

Well, It's done, except for the burying of the plumbing. I couldn't have done it without the help of so many of you at TFP over the last several months (years I should say). From pump/filter selection, to plumbing size and number of runs, to fitting purchases, to advice on cutting 4 holes in my...

So, I'm getting ready to start-up the system for the first time. Should the return side valves be closed before priming the pump the first time, or should the return valves be open?? The start-up instructions state the following (from the manual) See text in red if a priming problem occurs. It...

Just connected my new (from a 2017 purchase:brickwall:) Pentair 2HP/2SP Pump & 150sqft Cartridge Filter PNCC0150OP2160 to the rigid PVC plumbing. Pentair supplies and the assembly instructions add an inline check valve at the outlet side of the cartridge filter. It simply slips into the outlet...

I have ANOTHER question... This time it's about pressure testing. I built a simple device to pressurize the system and gauge the pressure from one thread on TFP and several online articles that should work. The pressurizing device is at the highest point of the loop. I've capped off my entire...

Almost Finished with the new pump/filter install, cutting the liner, and hard plumbing. I just need to pressure test the inground plumbing, that should start today. When I pass that test I will connect the pool and pump/filter to the underground runs. But that's not what this is about. I wanted...

Finishing up hard plumbing this weekend. All that's left is to pressure test, bury the plumbing, and finally connect to the equipment and pool. Thought I might re-visit bonding while the ground is open. I can run a bonding wire from the pump on the equipment pad (40' away from the pool) to a...

I've got 40' of 2" and 40' 1-1/2" plumbing set in the trench. Boy, oh boy, there's a big difference between gluing 1" PVC for irrigation pipe and 2" pipe for pool plumbing!! Thought it might be a good Idea to pressure test before I back fill. Is it just the underground plumbing that's tested or...

Attached is an image of my Pentair 2HP/2SP Pump & 150sqft Cartridge Filter AGP Combination (PNCC0150OP2160) The pump and filter mount to a base that puts the pump and filter about 8" apart. That connection, pump to filter, is a rigid PVC screwed union connection on the filter side and the pump...

Here's a little more mental exercising....:brickwall:......This is from the Hydraulics 101 Stickey: "Also, when designing a plumbing system, it is a good idea to have a separate suction line from each skimmer and/or main drain pair from the pool all the way to the pump. This keeps the suction...

I'm told these are Waterway fittings and are schedule 40 suitable for pool pressure but they look like drain fittings....Anyone know for sure?? PVC Pipe Fitting, 90 Degree 2" Sweep Elbow 411-9130 Thanks, Bob

Good Morning....This is from Hydraulics 101: Pump Motor Nameplate Most in the industry have long understood that pump motor nameplates can be very deceiving which often leads to incorrect sizing. It is bad enough that manufactures have chosen to have two classes of IG pumps, up rated vs full...

Hi all.....I've ordered the parts I need to hard plumb the pool, and they're on the way from all over the earth. YAY!! Poured a small remote equipment pad and had power run to it. I've begun setting up the plumbing for my pump and filter. I would like to adjust the way the cartridge filter is...

I'm finally installing a Pentair Cartridge filter/optiflo pump (340077 2hp/spd) combo (PNCC0150OP2160). I'm trying to calculate run time on low speed. Where can I find the Pump Curve info for this pump? There is one in the manual, but I cant tell if it's for high speed or low speed. I know the...

I've asked this before. I was waiting for my intex pump to give up the ghost before installing a new pump. Well, my pump is fine, but the 16" Intex Sand Filter finally croaked. I was installing a new pressure gauge and went too far, the 6-way valve is cracked at the gauge mount. Time to set up...

Getting ready to install a through wall skimmer in my Intex Ultra Frame Pool. Does it make any difference where I mount the skimmer? Other than the obvious problem of having to plug the two original suction openings on the 24’ side of the pool liner and cutting another opening in the liner for...

Well, I got a call today that one of the hoses on my Intex Pool spring a leak..:oops: My wife and son-in-law tried Teflon tape!! Like magic, we have a temporary Leak repair. Just thought I’d share..

I'm installing the electrical run for the following: CARTRIDGE FILTER/PUMP-Pentair 2HP/2SP Pump & 150sqft Cartridge Filter PNCC0150OP2160 (Optiflo pump by Pentair) According to the Pentair brochure, at high speed the amp draw is 16.4 and the low speed draw is 4.4 amp. Is that on startup or...

Howdy all!! I'm back and up and running with Balanced water after installing a new liner. Time to get back to work.... Does this drawing work for the install of my new Pentair Pump & Cartridge Filter? (See Signature). Do I need 2" Plumbing to supply service to the pool or will 1-1/2" work for...

Getting ready to hard plumb my 12 x 24 Intex Ultra Frame (Just purchased a new liner.) and install a Pentair pump and 150 sqft cartridge filter. Can anyone tell me. The fitting through the liner is 1-1/2 thread inside and outside the pool and the Black portion with the white slip fitting is to...

I've downloaded the mobile APP from iTunes and tried to log on but have been unable to. Can I use the same email, user name and password that I use for the TFP Site, or do I have to change them. The error message says the user name is already in use as is the email. What's the next step?

Moved my new Pentair Cartridge Filter to an equipment pad 30' from the Intex pool, using 2" rigid PVC to the pool site. I Split the return line at the pool with a 3-way diverter valve in case I continue to use a pressure side automatic cleaner. Also split the intake side at the pool with a 3-way...

So, I'm ready to set up after my slab pour, equipment pad pour, wiring and my recent Pentair purchase. Kitchen remodel has dragged on a bit, but now we are ready for the pool. I've attached a simple plumbing drawing. Does the set up look right? Did I forget any other components? Thanks in...