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    Older Hayward pool filter - Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic? Irritation?

    I have an older Hayward 900 series cartridge filter. I was recently working in the pool pump area updating some plumbing and I noticed that I get very itchy and irritated after brushing my arms up against the filter housing. It feels like it would if you crawl around in fiberglass insulation...
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    Union fitting sheared off when tightening onto p

    Now if only i could find a new union fitting. I bought the three I am installing at Pinch a penny, but when I called them, they said they had no more. So now I am driving all around town trying to get one more.
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    Union fitting sheared off when tightening onto p

    Got IT!! Whew that's a relief! I used a 1.5"x1.5" pice of aluminum angle. I cut one of the sides to a L-shaped profile, and tapped it into the pipe and unscrewed it. Worked GREAT!
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    Union fitting sheared off when tightening onto p

    I was putting a new unnion fitting on the pump and while I was tightening it down it cracked right off. I am a bit surprised. I thought it would have been stronger. I was using Oatly white pipe joint compound on the threads. Is there a way to remove this?
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    Quick pump replumbing question

    I just cut the pipes. The pump in not attached. ��
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    Quick pump replumbing question

    I am replacing the connections to my pump with black high-temp union fittings due to a leaking high pressure output side. I will be replumbing the inlet, outlet, and putting a union fitting on the inlet of the filter. I will be putting new pipe from the pump to the filter to clean that area up...
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    Pump output leaking at the threads

    Thanks everyone! The blue substance is some sort of silicone based sealant. Its luckily not rain or shine pvc glue. I like the price of the high temp union fittings so i think i will install a third one on the inlet of the filter. I have a hayward c900. I am just not sure of the thread size...
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    Pump output leaking at the threads

    Thanks everyone. I was about to order and was going to ask about the MIP thread size on the pump, but CowboyCasey helped out there! Thanks again!!
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    Pump output leaking at the threads

    So it sounds like I should get two union fittings (CMP) and put one on the inlet and outlet? From there just replumb the mate for the other half of the true union?
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    Pump output leaking at the threads

    Back story : Back in 2011 i had solar installed for the pool. Due to inexperience and extra water going to the solar, there were times when the pump would start running dry and i would only catch it once i got home from work. At about the same time a leak started forming at the threaded pump...
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    GL-235 with no power and a possible blown capacitor

    Sounds similar to what might of happened with me. This might be related to a day about a week ago when my wife informed me that we had no internet service. When I got home, I found that the router, cable modem , and a network switch were all toast. Some sort of power surge happened I guess...
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    GL-235 with no power and a possible blown capacitor

    Well I am finally home from travel for the past 3 months and decided to take a dip in the pool. Well, I put one foot in and realized to was too cold. I went and checked on the Solar controller, and sure enough, there were no lights on. When I flipped the switch on the actuator value to "Open"...
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    Any issue with Concrete table and chairs in pool?

    I saw a photo of my friends pool and loved that he had built in table next to the side ledge. He told me that it was not built in but just a garden variety outdoor concrete table. I thought that was a brilliant idea! I had been thinking about building some custom welded aluminum chairs and a...
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    Extended Test Kit Directions

    Thanks, makes perfect sense. Tom
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    Extended Test Kit Directions

    I have looked around for some additonal guidance on this, but i think i will just ask... I currently have the leslie total pool care test kit (the one that does the cya)but does not have the fas-dpd test. I will be ordering the fas-dpd test, but until then, i would like to use the standard dpd...
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    Anyone Have the Heliocol Installation manual addendum?

    The Story so far... I can tell this is going to be a saga, but I purchased some used heliocol 12x4 panels and am looking to get them installed (Estimate it will cost me $1200, vs the $4600 quoted). I still need to order the rest of the parts, piping, etc. But first I wanted to get all of the...