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Hi, I broke the end of the air bleed tube assembly while trying to clean it. I was wondering if there is a fix for it? I just do not think the entire assembly should be replaced. Please let me know if you can assist me with this pesky problem. Thanks! George

Moved from here. Hi, I was working on my quad 100. The top of the air bleed tub broke. Actually is like a softer pvc material approximately 4 inches long. I was wondering if I can put a male treated fitting that would allow me to put a filter cap similar to the one in this thread. I know...

Hi! I am trying to get my raypak 265 versa heater to start. I have not used it in about 3 years an I was wondering if any one has some tips in how to troubleshoot the heater. I do not have the instructions manual and I have forgotten how to get it to fire properly. I have visit the raypak...

Hello friends, I am experiencing the following symptoms with my intelliflow pump: After running the pump for 18 hours, the pump's basquet is almost empty. The pump is set to run at 750 rpms. Pump primes well but slowly the basket starts to drain and only small trickle comes out of the...

HI, I am working in a new 1.5 manifold for my 3 suction lines. In the process I am having difficulty with the elbow sweeps gluing to the sweep fittings. The main problems is that the sweeps would not glue properly as they push back as I am trying to hold them in place. For some reason, there...

Hello friends, I am trying to install the new pump again. In the past, I used the terrible piping job that was already present. This time I have plenty of time and want to do it correctly by trying to improve in the way the pipes are aligned. Do to the limited space in the pool shed I am...

Hi! I am about to start the process my self. Does any one want to give advice as to which route to go. The mules are hard to come by in my area. However, if this is the best way to go, I will not start the process until I get the best product for my pool. Thanks, G.

Hi friends, My DE filter is allowing DE to go back to the pool. I have done the following. 1. Inspected grates and no rips/tears or cracks. 2. Properly install new rotor seal on the rotor valve. 3. big and small o rigs replaced. 4. Air Relief Strainer and tube checked and good to go. 5...

Hello friends, D.E. was being left at the bottom of the pool and decided to get to the reason why. I checked the filter grates and MANIFOLD 4000 SERIES 8 HOLE and both came out ok. I then removed the rotor valve from my Pentair 4048. After a close inspection of my NORYL ROTOR VALVE 073369 the...

Hello friends, I am about to install a new Pentair Pump. I am trying to re organized the plumbing that I currently have. I have cooper lines with make adapters sticking from the Cement slab. The 2” copper pipes coming in from the suction lines are 2 skimmers, 2 drains (bottom of the pool and...

Hello! My 4000 series Pentair DE filter is leaking water from the backwash pipe. I wanted to know, weather or not will adversely affect my return clean water if I just close the filter's backwash exit? instead of leaving my discharged pipe open which is my currently set up. I have changed...

Hi! I just finish cleaning my 30k plastered pool. I wanted to know if there is a good procedure to add the chemicals? In the past, I just added the 8 pounds the home depot brand conditioner tied up in a sock inside my skimmer. Please advice, if there is any more chemicals need adding and...

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Hello friends, I just replaced the seal and the big oring on the pentairl 4000 series valve. I am experiencing some d.e discharge from the pool returns when I first start the pump. The d.e. discharge stops after a few seconds of operations. Please help me with the problem. Manifold no...

Hello friends, After coming back from a long job assignment of two month, I found my the pool green. I have been shocking the pool with 3 powder plus packages http://www.lesliespool.com/Home/Pool-Ch ... 14676.html When the pool stayed milky or cloudy, I used target’s brand chlorine and...

Hello Friends, I am about to update my plumbing to install my new pentair variable speed pump. I going from 1.5 to 2 inches above ground only. I have a question regarding one of my two skimmer. Since my space is very tight, I am planning in plugging one of the two skimmers to make my piping...

Hello friends, I am planning in updating my pump and also add an aqua-rite chlorinator. Since my old pipes were designed very poorly by the previous owner, i also decided to also change the layout of them. I am replacing the valves. But, before I continue I wanted to make sure that the pipe...

Hello Friends, I am upgrading my pool with a new Pentair variable speed pump and an aqua-rite 40k cell Chlorinator. I am planning in predominantly be using the pump at a very low speed for a long time. I will be changing most of the connections due to poor design. I was wondering if is wise to...

I am planning in installing new salt generator and new pump to my existing Pentair DE filter and Raypak gas heater. Currently I have a 1 ½ PVC pipes with 1 ½ copper coming out of the heater and from the original underground (Pool made in 1972). Since I am planning to run my Pentair 8 speed...

Hello, Going to install a new Pentair 8 speed pump, and an aqua-rite 40k salt chlorinator. I am newbie and this is my first major work in my pool. Take in mine that I do not have any experience and do not know exactly required lengths or runs needed for heathers and chlorinator. Because of...

Hello friends, I want to install an aqua-rite chlorine generator. I am looking at my pool’s equipment plumbing, and I noticed that heater’s copper pipe water return had a very short expand. It appears that I do not have a pipe long enough to install my generator. I am looking for...

Hello Friends, My 4000 series Pentair DE filter is leaking water from the backwash pipe. I truly do not know what I did wrong but I think the reason why the filter is leaking may be due to the fact I turned on the filter without the cap on. I want to repair the problem ASAP. Please advise if...

I am thinking of replacing my 8+ years pump for the new intelliflow. My main reason for the change is the addition of a aquarite salt unit. Please advice, George

Hello Friends, I hope everything is going good for you! I just bought a new 40k Aqua Rite Chorine generator for my 28k capacity pool. Since I have very little experience with pools and service, I wanted to ask if I need to replace my 8 year old 1.5HP single speed pump. The budget is tight...

Hello, I have a black algae problem. It has been getting better but the black little spots (1/4) inch will not go away. This is what I have done: 1. Shock to 50 FC 2. Brushed with stainless steel brush 3. Emptied 30% of water from pool. 4. Ran to pump 24 hours for two days. I am getting very...

Hello friends, I am about to dump some of my water to lower my 80 ppm cya level. I was wondering if I could use the water from my pool to irrigate my Saint Agustin lawn. I live in S. Cal and we are currently experiencing a drought. My FC level is at 2 ppm. PH is at 7.6 Please advice...

Hello, I am having some stubborn mustard algae that just won’t go away. I need help to kill it. These are the details: Pool is 30k Gallons. Below ground plaster kidney shape with a small round spa. The pump has been circulating for 48 hours none stop. The CYA is at 60, the PH is 7.0, FC 25...

Hello friends, I just emptied and acid wash the pool. I wanted to know what procedure to follow to refill the pool. Please advice, George Claremont California 33k gallon plaster in ground DE filter 1.5 pump 1.5 pipes

Hello friends, Have any of you used heavy duty tarp material as winter covers? I am trying to keep all of tree leafs and pine debris from going in to the pool. Safety covers are great but they are out of my budget. I also looked in to winter covers but I do not like all of the water bags that...

Hello, My name is George. I live in Claremont California. I am a newbie pool owner. I truly welcome any input regarding pool care. I can very well contribute in outdoor kitchen construction and design. I currently teach middle school but work as a mason in my free time. My plans are to...