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    Replacing Pool Plumbing

    Hello Everyone I'm in north texas and had some freeze damage. As a result I'd like to change out all the pool plumbing since I have some cracked valves and broken check valve. I'm trying to get input on the best way to assemble the new plumbing. My plan is to allow a longer length of straight...
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    Pressure Testing for Leak Detection

    I have a gunite pool/spa. I have a leak and have narrowed it down to the spa pressure line. I have some equipment that I can use to pressure test the lines. The question is whether I will need some geophones or other listening device to hear the leak. The leak will almost certainly be under a...
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    Convert Single speed Whisperflo to Dual Speed Motor Only

    Hey guys I need to replace my existing Whisperflo 3/4 HP motor. It has an AO Centurion motor. The pump basket is in very good condition. I'd like to go to a 2 speed AO Smith Square Flange Pool Motor - E Plus Centurion - High Efficiency - .75/.1 HP - 230 Volts - Stock Number B2980. Would this...
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    Pump Motor Shuts Off After 10 seconds

    I have an inground pool/spa with a 3/4 HP Pentair Whisperflow pump. Pump has worked fine everyday for years. Now, the pump motor will turn on for about 10 seconds and shut off before getting a prime. After it shuts off, it will not immediately turn back on - it will turn back on after a few...
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    Bubbles Building in the Pump Basket

    I have a good clearing of bubbles in the pump strainer basket when my filter is clean (pressure is usually 18psi) - not 100% but it has always been about 98% bubble free. As the filter gets dirty, more air goes into the pump basket. When the psi reaches about 22psi then the basket is about 85%...