Sight glass replacement

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WhitB08

WhitB08

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Apr 1, 2016
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Murfreesboro, TN
Pool Size
24000
Surface
Vinyl
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
‘Tis the season! My pool has managed to turn a nice dark green in the last 10 days so we decided to go ahead and open and get to work on this mess. It was professionally closed and when we went over to the pump basket to retrieve parts, we found the site glass broken with glass on the ground. 😏
I have a Hayward pro series S 224SV filter with SP715X62. I am not finding any replacements that show they would work with these model numbers. The app does not list a part number for the site glass either. Is anyone aware of a replacement that would fit?
 
Newdude said:
I KNOW !!! :party:

My favorite part of this time of year is always getting the band back together. Welcome back. :wave:
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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.
 
WhitB08 said:
let me know if I should make a new post.
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Keep it here and update the title as needed for all things opening. (y)
WhitB08 said:
Lots of air was released but no water is “passively coming into the pump basket”
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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
 
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Newdude said:
Keep it here and update the title as needed for all things opening. (y)

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
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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.
 
Sounds like it's really close. Close 2 of the 3 suction valves before the pump and only try one. It doesn't matter if it's a skimmer or drain. Then once it's running, slooooooowly open the others one at a time.
 

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WhitB08 said:
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
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Doing so empties into the lower pool. If you flood the great state of TN to that height, it'll hold. :goodjob:
 
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