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    Auto fill

    OK, Thanks for the advice
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    Auto fill

    I should have included the photos to begin with my bad…..I think I have no other options only to run it as an irrigation zone or buy the fancy 500 auto leveler. With it being stubbed out of the concrete I think I am SOL
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    Auto fill

    Hello, I recently had to remove my pool deck and found I have a unused 1 inch line that used to run a pressure pool cleaner. Since the line is already in the wall of the in ground pool I would like to make it an auto fill. The line goes up from the pool wall then does a 90 right below the...
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    VS pump for booster and spa circulation

    I am receiving a pentair VS 3050 for the pool remodel. I currently have 2 old Pentair whisperflo 3/4 hp, one for filtration and the other for the booster. (Booster non working)
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    VS pump for booster and spa circulation

    Hello, I am currently getting ready to remodel a 20 year old pool and spa. There are currently 5 jets in the spa and the spa "had" a booster pump for 3 of the 5 jets until it busted. There is also a blower to add a little spice to the conversation as well. Trying to downsize cost so my...
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    pump running away??

    Hey Guys, Thanks for all the grate advice. I do not think it is caveating as the water level goes down in the pump basket at a lower RPM and runs just fine at max RPM. I can't seem to find a leak anywhere. When I shut the pump off I don't see any water coming from any visible couplings. When...
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    pump running away??

    If it is cavitation, what is causing it and how do I fix it?
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    pump running away??

    Okay I'll do my best and try to explain this. I just put in an Jandy Epump 1.5 and first I thought I had a suction side leak but now I think it is something else. When the pump is in the off position I do not lose prime. The water level stays just below the plastic sight gauge. When the pump...
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    How to check for leak on suction side of pump

    Just installed a new pump (epump) the water isn't filling up all the way on the pump which is making me wonder if I have a suctions side leak from where I repiped. How can I check for a leak? When I turn the pump off I don't see water come from the joints. and I haven't checked to see if I am...
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    Check Valve on pool pump question

    What about the theory of the DE coming back into the pump housing from the filter? Will this cause a problem?
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    Check Valve on pool pump question

    Someone told me that if the check valve is on the discharge side it will prevent the water from the filter (DE) entering the pump chamber and causing damage to the impeller. Any thoughts??
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    Check Valve on pool pump question

    Hello, Just installed a new Epump (1.5 HP) from jandy. My pool is 30K gallons and my equipment is located about 2 feet above the waterline. Jandy told me that I didn't need a check valve but my old .75Hp had one on the discharge side. The pump manuel states check valve on the suction side...
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    Pool Glue??

    Thank you for the quick reply, I used the glue on all the fitting form the filter to the valves and in the middle. I have a inground pool & Spa, 30K gallons, and all jandy equipment. I also used the glue on the pipes starting from my pool suction and pool return. (two joints sit, about 6-8...
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    Pool Glue??

    Hello, I just bought a new pump, filter, valves etc. I went to home depot and bought some weld-on 700 clear glue with primer. It says on the can it can be used on pool & spa, electrical, sprinklers, etc up to 4". I am using 2" so I thought it would work. I just completed the job find out...
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    Jandy Epump advice

    Hello, I am ready to purchase a Jandy epump. The reason Jandy is that I have the remote PDA for it. I will be also changing out my filter to the DEL60. My question I need help with is that there are 2 models of Jandy epump. one is the 1.5 and the other is the 2.0. I am coming from a .75 HP...