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    Hayward heatpro heat pump issue

    My hayward heat pump is telling me pool temp is 15 degrees higher than actual temp.temp sensor maybe.anyone have this problem
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    Cutting wall for another return.

    Yes i did with my old pool and it worked fine.but i did it before i put the liner in.
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    The best way to use a Pool heat pump .....:swim:

    I keep mine at 86 from may to oct. never shut it off , it cycles when needed.I use the solar cover religiously when not swimming(reel really helps).The bump in my elec bill averages out to less than 100 /month including elec used by the filter pump.The filter runs 8 hrs a day hp comes on when...
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    replacement weir

    I have the pentair circular weirs, they came with my pool and they work great.
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    I can't get Heat pump to flip on while running pump on low

    I contacted the manufacturer and hayward said the flow switch is designed to protect the unit and should not be tampered with.
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    Pump Overheating and Low Pressure

    It looks like an inline chlorinator,could there be an issue with that?
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    Leak - How hard to fix? Pics inside

    Just unscrew the union,tighten the piece in the pump and reattach the union.
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    I can't get Heat pump to flip on while running pump on low

    How much is an automation system with that capability?it is a hayward pump
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    I can't get Heat pump to flip on while running pump on low

    My heat pump wont work on low speed either, the 2 speed pump was a waste of money.
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    Initial Raypak 406A impression

    When you first start heating the pool the difference in the temperatures from return and water feel like there is a small rise in temp.Once the water gets warmer the difference seems to feel more pronounced.
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    New Hayward H400 propane - smells like burning fuel @ ignition

    If its a propane heater it is probably the smell of burning money.
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    How to attach solar cover to reel

    I usually make a small fold on the end of the cover to double it up when attaching the straps.
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    Heat pump sizing for small temp increase

    Glad to hear it,i have been swimming in 88 degree water since may first.Definetly need a heater in my climate, To me it was worth the money because the pool itself was such a big investment.With the heat pump we will be able to use it more often.
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    All you robot lovers

    I take it out when it's done.i run it whenever the bottom gets dirty,varies with time of year.
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    In-Floor Circulation v. Cleaning

    I agree with jblizzle get a robot, i love mine.
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    AquaComfort vs Hayward Heat Pump?

    I have a hayward heat pump going on 4 yrs, no problems.my only suggestion is use it with a solar blanket.my pool stays at 88 from may thru sept.
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    Help with Perflex Filter

    If changing to real de doesnt work, The brass piece might be part of a rubber flapper that goes in the pipe where the pump connects to the bottom of the filter.it is a one way valve that stops water and de from flowing back into the pump.im not sure if that flapper could get caught in the pipe...
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    Heat pump sizing for small temp increase

    I have the hayward, going on 4 yrs no problems.im sure the raypak is a good unit also.
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    Can a regular residential Heat Pump be used to heat a pool?

    By the time you modified a large home ac unit with a different chemical resistant heat exchanger,water pressure switch,water temperature sensor,thermostat ,etc,you might as well just buy one designed for a pool.
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    Can a regular residential Heat Pump be used to heat a pool?

    The pool heat pump condensers are water cooled by the pool pump, as the water flows through the titanium coated heat exchanger it picks up the heat and sends it to the pool.a home unit is air cooled and would not work, plus a pool heat pump is a larger unit than most homes use.my pool heat pump...
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    Heat pump sizing for small temp increase

    Its about 90-100 during fringe months and 50-75 during the warmer months.Keep in mind im including the filtration pump in this cost...not sure how i could seperate the cost of the 2. .12kwh and i do cover the pool as soon as i get out.My neighbor uses propane on a similar sized pool and last...
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    Heat pump sizing for small temp increase

    Btw mine is rated at 110,000 and keeps my pool at 88 from may thru sept if i cover it when not in use.
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    Heat pump sizing for small temp increase

    i have a hayward heat pro I think it was 2500.00. Works great.They are basically an ac unit,I think all of the brands that are ahri certified should perform similar.
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    Heat pump sizing for small temp increase

    i have the same size pool get one thats over 100,000 btu.It will run less and you can time it to run during the warmer parts of the day when it's most efficient.
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    Filling new pool with well water?

    I had trouble with iron stains from my well water.Had to remove them with an iron remover(i think it was just ascorbic acid).then i drained the pool partially and had it refilled with trucked in water(i think it was around 400.00).now a solar blanket keeps evaporation down and rain usually keeps...
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    Hayward ColorLogic 4.0 Light?

    I also have a hayward led light no problems going on 4 years.
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    Pad for equipment

    I have a rubberized pad under my heat pump , no problems with it.I think it was originally made for ac condensing units.I seem to remember an ad on the internet for a complete line of pads for pool equipment.
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    Newby gas heater/heat pump question quester

    i have a heat pump in erie pa.It helps me extend the season a month on either side of the season(may thru sept).But i use a solar blanket,without it the 87 degree temp during the "fringe" months probably would not be possible.
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    Heat Pump Recommendations...Aqua Comfort? Hayward?

    i have a hayward heat pump, no problems going on 4 years.Water is always warm.