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Bill1974 replied to the thread Pool plumbing question from New pool owner.Lid on the pump, some threaded connected on the inlet side, the union the inlet is letting in the air. Or maybe a glue joint is... -
Bill1974 replied to the thread Pool plumbing question from New pool owner.Looking over your equipment image. Looks like you have somewhat restrictive plumbing. Three 1-1/2" inlet lines and one 1-1/2" return...
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Bill1974 replied to the thread Pool plumbing question from New pool owner.The leak would be sucking in air, so not the easiest to find. It's unlikely that you would be able to tell from using soap and bubbles...
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Bill1974 replied to the thread Pool plumbing question from New pool owner.Not filling and loosing prime suggests that there is a leak on the inlet side (sucking in air when the pump is running) of the pump or...
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Bill1974 replied to the thread Pool pump trouble/recommendations.A VSP would save money. A 2 hp or 3 hp VSP would be fine. The larger ones you will just have to run at a slower speed and you may not...
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Bill1974 replied to the thread Pool filled with dirt.I don't think there are many pool companies that are going to be interested in trying to resurrect a filled in pool. Like mentioned...
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Bill1974 replied to the thread Underground backwash basin acting strange?.Most likely it's a drywell that has finally filled with debris or plugged up with enough debris that it does not drain well anymore. A...
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Bill1974 replied to the thread Pool pump trouble/recommendations.A pump not priming usually means a leak on the inlet side of the pump or the pump housing. A rebuild kit for the pump usually comes...
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Bill1974 replied to the thread Best DIY automations?.I go with the theory of the simpler the better. I currently use Wi-Fi smart light switches to control contactors (just to eliminate an...
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Bill1974 replied to the thread Expensive mistake.I would bet the cable attached to light is not rated for direct burial and that it needs to be installed in conduit. So there needs to...
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Bill1974 replied to the thread Help! I screwed up and wired motor wrong.Also make sure the item that needs to be turned to set the voltage on the pump is completely turned. I had a motor that I thought was...
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Bill1974 replied to the thread CircuPool, Black & Decker, Calimar VSP and Interface Kit - Automation.Thanks gkw4815. I have plans to use a Wi-Fi controlled relays and/or contactors. Currently using Wi-Fi light switches to control...
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Bill1974 posted the thread CircuPool, Black & Decker, Calimar VSP and Interface Kit - Automation in Pool Automation.I am planning on going SWG and changing to a CircuPool, Black & Decker or Calimar VSP. I am aware that normally these pumps are...
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Bill1974 replied to the thread Pool Chlorine Level Keeps Dropping (Please help! Incurring astronomic costs in chemicals).CYA does not go down by itself. Draining water and replacing is the only practical way to get rid of it. Reverse osmosis can be used...
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Bill1974 replied to the thread Stenner pump stupefaction.You should be able to feel suction and pressure with you fingers on the inlet and outlets of the silicone tube after running the pump...
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