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It looks like there is a return line right above that area. It may be forcing the hose away from that area. It looks like there is a current away from that side of the pool. If you don't have a "directional" eyeball fitting there, get one and have it point down. That in itself will help keep...

If you get the RJ60 and want to mount it vertically, be sure that it is in a pipe that has upward waterflow to be sure the plates are covered at low RPM. If it is on the pipe with downward flow the cell may not fill completely and the plates not be covered. That's why you invert that cell with a...

Angle at the top. Why? I don't know, that's how the manufacturer does it. Probably helps evacuate the air. faster. It is there to make sure that any air in the system does not allow the top of the plates to be uncovered as the water (and any air) flows through the cell. Too low and the plates...

Average heat increase with a properly sized (80% coverage) system is 5-7 degrees per day. Average heat loss is 3-5 degrees at night. Both without a cover. It hasn't changed in the 34 years I have in the pool industry. Regardless of all the calculations, if you expect anything different you may...

Preference and budget. Internally, virtually all filters of a type are the same. In the case of DE. they all use the same grids unless it is a cartridge DE.

New filter time.

Where is it leaking? A crack? At the O ring? Most leaks can be stopped safely. A crack can't be.

A larger heater heats the water faster. Because the heat exchanger is larger, it heats more water at a pass through it than a smaller capacity, in BTU, heater. And, it overcomes the heat loss off the surface of the vessel better. Unless you have a very old pool that has only one return, usually...

Yes, the shaft seal leaked. That's what damaged the front bearing. You will still need a GO KIT 80V. That has the shaft seal and O rings needed to reinstall the motor. If you have a motor shop do the work, they will likely require you to also purchase a new seal from them as well, it seems to be...

Your pump failed because the seal leaked/wore out and damaged the bearings. It happens to all pumps eventually. My EcoStar is 15 years old and zero issues, regardless of the opinion of others. And it was one of the series that Hayward had issues with. New pumps are in the $200.00-$3000.00 range...

You can't beat "free" fuel. That changes the entire equation on a wood-burner as long as you are willing to put in the work to keep the fire going.

Since the backwash valve would be removed with a cartridge filter you could move the filter tank away from the house (its touching the clamp now) and have some room for opening it when cleaning. Most filter tanks of a 300sq. ft. filter or larger are the same size as you have now in diameter...

As long as your pump is now plugged into a standard outlet that cord will be fine. If one of the prongs on the plug from the pump now is at 90 degrees to the other, you have a 20 amp outlet. If not it is a standard 15amp outlet that has been powering your pump. Not likely that an Intex pump...

Completely normal for a VSP. Some do it, some don't. Some that I have installed never do it. Mine has for 15 years. You will probably find that there appears to be less "air" at low speeds after the filter is freshly cleaned.

Not happy with the pump or just need a new motor? While no longer made in this country, 2-speed motors are still available. Any VSP that can use relay control could be used with that old Compool system.