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    Considerable Leak

    The air just got trapped in the light niche during filling. Like a bubble in a cave.
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    Buying new home

    Your second pump does run the sheer descent, the separation tank is used in areas where d.e. runoff is prohibited and is not allowed discharg to a sewer, think of it as a fine net that catches the dirty d.e. as you backwash the pool to the pool, thats exactly what it does and you clean it...
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    No suction

    Sounds like the impellar is rubbing against the pumps difffuser which was likely caused from heat damage when the diffuser oring went out. In this situation i replace both impellar and diffuser. And since the thing got hot i replace the shaft seal as well so im not back in it 2 months later. ;)
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    Manual Vacuum Setup question.

    Sounds like the extra pump is overkill unless this pool is just hammered. If your scared to put it into your d.e. filter that 50 sq cartridge will be a nightmare of cleaning for no reason, just dump the pool water to the street or yard in that case. For routine vacuming the leaf canister...
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    Pump won't turn on - Jandy Stealth

    The clicking doesnt mean the power is getting to the pump, use your multimeter or a touch voltage indicator to see if there is current to the motor. If there is power to the motor your doa at this point.
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    Squealing Pump

    Depends on how loud the squeal. Keep in mind your brushes are getting hotter as the core lags as it spins this can cause the windings to burn up. The cost of a bearing job if you take it to a motor maintenance shop is less than half that of a new motor. Very few pool stores or companies...
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    I will NEVER backwash/recharge my DE filter again...

    An acquiantance of mine likes the quad d.e. filter without a backwash valve. Clean it 4 times a year and is very owner friendly, ive taken to these filters as well for thier durability, theu can take a walloping and clean up fast, so if your intent is to never backwash, keep it in mind for...
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    Pool Equipment; Buy Online & Contract for Install?

    As a professional I get this question alot, and while im fine with installing equipment you have purchased, I am unable to service the manufacturers warranty, AND YES IT HAPPENS! honestly Ive sold my equipment at cost for years and am not afraid to ask for what I think a job is worth...