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    Lube For Threaded PVC into Pump?

    What should I put in the threaded PVC I need to screw into my pump? Can I screw it in without anything? Use Teflon tape?
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    Newbee Needs Pump Help Fast

    I updated the photo album: http://tylerreese.smugmug.com/Other/Pool/18378191_wRbh6S#1416264594_w7pSGpv Thanks for all your help!
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    Pool is becoming a money pit.

    You obviously have some movement going on. I think if it is re-grouted it will crack. You should clean the entire space by removing the existing materials from the joint. Fill the bottom of the void with backer rod and caulk the joint with a high quality polyurethane sealant. Backer rod and...
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    Newbee Needs Pump Help Fast

    My main pump is now dead. I think I am going to replace it with a Intelliflo by Pentair. I don't want to use the booster pump i have because my vacuum was not doing anything. Can I hook up the Intelliflo and leave the booster pump where it is and not turn it on? I have a salt generator too...
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    Newbee Needs Pump Help Fast

    I have a 1.5 HP "self-priming" pump and it looks like it is in good condition. Does it make sense to buy a whole new smaller pump to save on electricity? Does anybody have a pump brand and model they recommend?
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    Newbee Needs Pump Help Fast

    So is the overheating the motor of the timer? The pump is 1.5 HP This may be a stupid question but should i get a 1.5 HP two speed pump? Thanks for everyone's help.
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    Newbee Needs Pump Help Fast

    I think the main pump is overheating because is gets super hot. It that the motor or the timer? The auto cleaner doesn't rally work any way so I have it taken out right now. _________________________________________________ Any 2 speed pump recommendations? Can I just leave the booster pump...
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    Newbee Needs Pump Help Fast

    Hi, I am new here. I recently bought a house with a pool and i am having pump issues. Barely know anything about pools so bare with me. Here is my general setup: -In ground pool in Florida 14,000 gallons -One main pump (that's what I call it) and the sticker in the side says 1.5 HP -One...