Recent content by Achilles

Thanks, TS! Given the pump elevation, I agree that it is essentially an AG. Now to sort thru all of the other pump selection variables!

Hi y’all. I need to buy a new pump and am trying to size it properly. My first question is whether I need an IG or AG pump. My setup is a Radiant 24’ circular pool that is buried in the ground. (“The above ground pool with the inground attitude.” Cheesy tagline. Lol). Also, my filter (sand)...

I’ll give that a try! I presume it should still fit fairly tightly around the impeller to prevent leaking? Thank you!

Here are some pics. The gray impeller is the old one. The sleeve cracked from water intrusion/rust expansion of the shaft. Also note that the end of the impeller that goes into the faceplate did disintegrate a little over the years. The part number on the impeller are the same on the new black...

Ok, thanks for the reply! I will upload some pics.

Hi all. I’m replacing the impeller on my Waterway 1.5 hp pump. Two questions: 1. The shaft was fairly rusted where the impeller attaches. I sanded most of it off but not sure if I got enough of it off. How can I tell if the impeller is seated far enough? It is plenty tight. 2. I cannot get...

Thanks for the info. I hooked it back up and no leaks, and everything seems OK. However, a follow-on question - one that I've been pondering for a while. Because my water level is below the skimmer (and I'm close to closing for the season so don't really want to refill it), I threaded a hose...

Hi everyone, So, I was all excited last night to install a new liquid filled pressure gauge on my filter (yeah, it's the little things in life...). I removed the old gauge and had a little stream of water coming out, so I thought I'd be smart and just move the filter selector valve to 'closed'...

Haven't done that yet with my fingers yet, but according to my wife's toes, and the way it "vaporizes" when brushed, it is very fine and probably not sand. If it's not sand, do I just keep vacuuming it up and hope it stops collecting, or could it be recirculating? Anyway, I'll get my fingers...

Hi all, I am wondering if someone can comment (or point me to a thread) on sand coming out of the return vent. I have a sand filter and have noticed lately that when I run it for a longer period of time like overnight, I get small buildups of brown sand (or fine silt, maybe?) on the floor of...