Latest activity
Sight glass replacement
- By WhitB08
- Pumps, Filters, and Plumbing
- 12 Replies
Tried twice and it won’t prime after 45 seconds. We put the hose pipe in the pump basket and it doesn’t stay filled above the inlet valve, but we filled it to above that level even though it was dropping, closed it and turned it on. After about 20 seconds, the pump basket does start filling up and water even starts splashing to hit the basket cover, but then it lowers again by 45 seconds and I have to cut it off. We had to put on a brand new pump last year, so cautious not to overdo it.Keep it here and update the title as needed for all things opening.
Its fine if the water level is below the pipe opening inside the pump basket. It won't go 'uphill'. Fill the pump basket to the suction pipe height, but not and endless amount of gallons past that, double-check the water level to be mid skimmer height, ensure the appropriate valves are open and let er rip.
If it doesn't prime in 30 to 45 seconds, shut the pump off, refill the basket and try again
Is this pool vinyl or fiberglass?
- By Newdude
- Just Getting Started
- 6 Replies
They've definitely become more popular up north but most still don't want to spend as much with such short seasons.
The angles suggest an older pool with a newer liner. But I've been wrong a dozen times today and it's still early.
The realtor should be able to find out real easy.
My Filter's Pressure Gauge Doesn't Seem to be Working
- By Newdude
- Pumps, Filters, and Plumbing
- 8 Replies
I gambled it was shot, and was wrong. If I gambled i could easily fix it, I'd also be wrong. Freaking Murphys, i tellyawhut.taking things apart, then learning you have a bigged/different problem that you know have to scramble to get parts for / figure out.
Sight glass replacement
- By Newdude
- Pumps, Filters, and Plumbing
- 12 Replies
Keep it here and update the title as needed for all things opening.
Its fine if the water level is below the pipe opening inside the pump basket. It won't go 'uphill'. Fill the pump basket to the suction pipe height, but not and endless amount of gallons past that, double-check the water level to be mid skimmer height, ensure the appropriate valves are open and let er rip.
If it doesn't prime in 30 to 45 seconds, shut the pump off, refill the basket and try again
My Filter's Pressure Gauge Doesn't Seem to be Working
- By aumfc
- Pumps, Filters, and Plumbing
- 8 Replies
Thanks all. I figured it would be bad but want to be sufficiently prepared. Nothing worse than thinking something is small problem, taking things apart, then learning you have a bigged/different problem that you know have to scramble to get parts for / figure out.
2016 Pentair Intellichlor IC40 & Power Center -- time to replace?
- By Jimrahbe
- Salt Water Chlorine Generators (SWG)
- 5 Replies
B,
marinapoolspaandpatio.com
Thanks,
Jim R.
Pentair 520555 IntelliChlor IC40 Salt Chlorine Generator Cell
Pentair 520555 IntelliChlor IC40 Salt Chlorine Generator Cell. Lowest Prices Guaranteed. Authorized Service Center - All Pentair Parts Available.
marinapoolspaandpatio.com
Thanks,
Jim R.
Sight glass replacement
- By WhitB08
- Pumps, Filters, and Plumbing
- 12 Replies
Hey @Newdude ! Follow up question for you; let me know if I should make a new post. I’ve followed all steps: plugs removed, valves are open, multiport in filter position and valve opened on top of the sand filter. Lots of air was released but no water is “passively coming into the pump basket” and then filling up the sand filter. I swear I remember previously it did. I am REALLY nervous to cut it on.I KNOW !!!
My favorite part of this time of year is always getting the band back together. Welcome back.
Plumbing Threaded Connections
- By JamesW
- Under Construction
- 18 Replies
Assuming a 42" wall, the light is about 28" below the top of the wall.
If you flipped the panel over, the top of the light would be about 7" below the top of the panel.
What light will be used?
If you flipped the panel over, the top of the light would be about 7" below the top of the panel.
What light will be used?
Plumbing Threaded Connections
- By JamesW
- Under Construction
- 18 Replies
(6) Servicing.
Wet-niche luminaires shall be removable from the water for inspection, relamping, or other maintenance.
The forming shell location and length of cord in the forming shell shall permit personnel to place the removed luminaire on the deck or other dry location for such maintenance.
The luminaire maintenance location shall be accessible without entering or going in the pool water.
In spa locations where wet-niche luminaires are installed low in the foot well of the spa, the luminaire shall only be required to reach the bench location, where the spa can be drained to make the bench location dry.