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Just replaced a standard Century (AO) 1.4 motor a two months back. Now with the first real cold spell, this new motor is already making that typical metal on metal screeching sound at start up along with slow rotation. It was always my understanding that you just plugged and played these...

I've had the same wiring configuration for 10+ years at the pump equipment site. Primary electricity to breaker at the main box to GFCI outlet at pump site to intermatic 101 to motor. In normal times there would also be a saltwater generator wired to the intermatic as well. Currently that is...

OK, I have recently had some electrical problems and replaced a GFCI outlet and my Intermatic timer. It turned out to be some grounding issues. Probably could’ve reuse the old equipment, but figured I would swap it out while I was working on it. my Pentair is less than a year old and is not...

Ok, basic filter questions, post shock. For years I, mistakenly, was using flocculent to help in the clearing of the pool water. My pool sits on a direct, heavy tree line and i am forever clearing debris, pollen, etc. So this month i replaced the filter sand that was fouled by the floc, at...

Ok, had some trouble a few weeks ago with balanced, yet green, water. Turned out to be a need to replace filter sand due to the ongoing use of floc and that degrades the sand somehow. I've replaced the sand and will soon need to add floc (the original owner of this house put the pool along a...

I've got the green tint issue, gin clear water, but not really asking about the tint. I've got the Leslie's guy telling me to change my filter sand. It's been 10 years since i did it and seem to remember several TFP'ers telling me that it really never needs to be changed. Second, in repairing...

Ok, i need to replace my cell and i called Pentair to ask about warranties and they gave me a lot of talk about different warranties based on where i bought it. Was just going to get another one off Ebay, but people on here say that's a bad idea and not sure what warranty that leaves me. What...

I’m on my second Ic 60. Installed the new unit with new power less than one year ago, it is quite a bit more quirky than my previous IC 60. problem I’m having now, is the flow light glows red even with more than adequate water flow. I back washed, cleaned the spines of the unit and checked the...

I’ve got an older diving board that finally gave way. It looks like the bolts installed when the concrete was poured have rusted through. What’s the best way to get this diving board back up and working? Am I drilling new holes into the concrete for lag bolts or does the concrete have to come...

I got all my new gaskets in and I’m buttoning up the motor. I turn it on in the shaft isn’t turning. I loosened up the impeller thinking I might’ve Tightened it too much, but even loose, it tightens it self up in the shaft doesn’t spin. Thoughts?

Ok, so I'm trying to repair problem with my Pentair ic60. Found the part, got it ordered, just waiting. Just like everything else, fix one thing, something else goes wrong. Pool was fine, pump fine yesterday. Now I cannot get it to prime. I prime the basket with water, shut it up and let if...

Ok, folks. what am i missing? just got thru vacuuming the pool, turned the pump off, changed to backwash, turned it on and all I'm getting out of the motor is a loud hummmmm. It's a year old Century 1 1/2 hp motor that up until 10 minutes ago worked like a charm. Thoughts? UPDATE: I took...

I have 10 year old liner that's on the verge of needing to be replaced. Had several corner leaks in the past that let out significant water until patched.. ok I get it. But now I have 2 sizable floor tears in the center of the shallow end of the pool and am not any leaking any appreciable...

Hey folks, this has probably been asked 1000 times, but I can't find it in a search. I've got an old SP714 and need the part number of the replacement spider gasket. Did it quite a few years ago and have no idea where I went to find the model #. Any thoughts? SR

Hey Folks, vinyl pool with a pinhole leak. Is there any difference between standard PVC cement used for plumbing and the 4oz adhesive tube that comes with vinyl repair kits? Got plenty of liner and didn't want to buy a patch kit unnecessarily. thx, SR

Hey folks, first time i've tried to use the SWG this season and in 24 hours hasn't shocked the pool at 100%. Had been using household bleach over the Winter and pool needed five bags of salt to get the level up, SWG led says salt is "high flashing good/good" and "Cell" light has been on...

Hey folks, time to change out the sand in the filter again. But, have never been able to get my arms around $12/50lb filter sand. Is there a cheaper alternative, play sand, etc.? thx, SR

Why is TA recommended at 60-80ppm in Salt Water Pool (Vinyl Liner) and not higher? What are the consequences of raising it to say 120ppm

I've seen this around before but can't find it now. Could somebody post a link to a seperate vacuum line based, surface leaf skimmer. I have a pool under trees and could use a secondary source to suck leaves in the fall in addition to the normal skimmer basket. thx, SR

I've got a vinyl liner (6yrs old) with a leak on the bottom step gasket. It was diagnosed by a guy and NOW the screws are out and the gasket is pulled. Subsequently, the liner has moved and the screw holes don't line up anymore. Now, no more guy. I've had another guy take a look and he says...

Hey folks, I've got a leak in my vinyl liner and have been losing water for a few days. Its now below the skimmer basket and water outlets. I've had trouble with screws coming loose on the steps but that doesn't appear to be the case now. We do not have lights in the pool. Where do I start...

I was asked by a "survival" buddy of mine, with a chlorine pool, if a SWG based pool could be used as a temporary source for consumable water. The salinity is materially less than traditional seawater, but would you have to desalinate to consume? At what salt level could you consume it...

How do I figure GPM for my motor? It's not listed on the casing and I don't have the manual. What other info do i need for the calculation, if I have to do it. thx, SR

Hey folks, I've got a 36,000 gallon, vinyl pool with an IC-60 Pentair SWG that just over a year old. I just got back from 4 days out of town. Before I left, I kicked up the production to 100% for 24 house to shock the pool. Chlorine registered over 5. I do not have a way to measure salt at...

I've spent the last hour trying to get some ideas on TFP as to cleaners, extra skimmers, etc as a combination fix for a pool that backs right up to a lot full of maple and pine trees. I've got a dedicated line that has not been plumbed in yet and the guy's coming to do it beginning of next...

The Cell Status light on my Intellichlor is not a steady green or a flashing red. Its not lit up at all, I assume that means its not generating Chlorine due to water temp? thx, SR

It is only my recent understanding that there is no real requirement for CH in a vinyl pool. What about vinyl with an SWG. I was getting ready to order CH again, should I? thx, SR

I have a skimmer line plumbed with flex tube that has collapsed. We originally thought a pool toy got caught in the skimmer. But after running a snake with a camera down the line, we have a collapse about 2 ft below the skimmer line. I am going to finally connect my vacuum line as an...

I'd like to connect an already plumbed, but not connected suction vacuum line into my pump system. Below is the layout with the unconnected line in the upper right hand corner of the photo. The idea would be to elbow the suction line, add a ball valve and convert the elbow (on the right) to a...

Hey folks, I've got a clogged skimmer line and could use some advice. I have had "greatly reduced flow" from the pool skimmer to the pump for a few weeks. Now I'm completely clogged. I've tried a couple of things 1. Drain King to push obstruction back into the pool. Limited success at best...