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  1. J

    Flowtec seal

    Thanks Mark, didn't think to check the plugs, duh, I'll take a look. I'm pretty sure the rest of the suction side is Ok as I haven't disturbed anything since the previous pump. I will recheck though, thanks again!
  2. J

    Flowtec seal

    Hey Group, I ran a search on this and came up empty so sorry in advance if this has been addressed. My Flowtec 1hp pump has a significant amount of air in the top. I have changed the o-ring once on it and tried to lube the o-ring before tightening but no luck. My old Wayne pump that this...
  3. J

    looking for outdoor TV's

    I agree it's great to have all your media available. I don't know how much of a hassle your setup would be to run the cables. My alternative is I use an old Dell D610, ebay $50, and have it networked to the big pc for music, pictures videos and the like. If you have Windows 7 then Media center...
  4. J

    Solar heat

    I started with a two way shutoff valve between supply and return pipes to the panels and two check valves. I now have the automatic 3-way and one check valve on the return line from the panels. I think it helps them drain down so no freeze worries. I don't have any experience with the bear...
  5. J

    looking for outdoor TV's

    Thought I'ld throw my .02 in. I've do the cheap TV route as well. I have a 35x18 deck with a shingled cover but no enclosures. I have a 22" a 24" and a 42" in various spots (my house is the Sunday football spot when it's warm enough) plus I have an old Kenwood amp and On-Q speakers for tunes on...
  6. J

    Solar heat

    Hey CB, I use the Sungrabber system, got it off ebay. I started with a manual valve and check valves then added the Helio-Matic controller, Jandy actuator and sensors. I have 6 2X20 panels mounted on my second story roof. It's about a 30' lift for the pump. The system works great and I can get...
  7. J

    Upgrading my existing FloTec Pump

    Yep, that's what I'm thinking. The pump housing and base part numbers are the same for both and I know the motor flange is the same. We'll see!
  8. J

    Upgrading my existing FloTec Pump

    He group, I thought I would throw this out for comments/discussion. I have a 1hp FloTec pump (AT251001) I bought from HD last year (you have to love the 10% military discount). It replaced a 1.5 hp Wayne that burnt up. Well the FloTec doesn't have enough juice to close the air breaker on my...
  9. J

    What's your current pool temp?

    Just checked - 34, pumps running, time of day 1:09.
  10. J

    JPMinNC

    Hey Folks! I have been on this board before and have re-registered with a new email. pools been in 5= years now and I never stop learning. I have also switched careers and am now in the "biz" as a sales manager. Added salt two years ago and love it. Backyard is coming together and I will post...