Recent content by AJC9725

I actually just did that and that’s how I realized the impeller will not move. Trying to wedge a screwdriver into the impeller opening to free it up felt like I was going to snap the plastic impeller so I didn’t press it too hard. Looking at a couple other videos on YouTube showed people freeing...

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So, the starting capacitor wasn’t the issue. I stand corrected from earlier… the shaft is not rotating. How do I access the shaft to try and free it up? Am I correct in thinking I have to disconnect the green wire shown as “1” from the capacitor, then unscrew the screw shown in “2”… is there...

Late last season, cycling the switch on and off several times, the motor would hum but then eventually start (as long as I didn’t let it hum too long before tripping the breaker). Today, it just hummed but never actually turned on. Turning it on and off several times didn’t help, and it...

Appreciate the help.

Thank you for the response. I will try to replace the starting capacitor. Would you happen to have a link to a website to buy the correct starting capacitor for this pump?

I have a Hayward Max Flo XP 1.0 HP pump… image of nameplate attached. Went to start it up this season and it just makes a whirring sound for about 10 seconds then trips the breaker. The pump is only about 6-7 years old. I’ve tried cycling the breaker several times, but that hasn’t worked. I...

Helping a friend close a pool… not familiar with this style setup. Is there a way to put this filter on recirculate? And how would I manipulate the valve to do so? Thanks for your help.

Gotta liner leak somewhere. Liner is 13 years old and will be replaced at end of season, so just trying to get thru this summer. Currently losing 1/4-1/2” per day. Checked the usual culprits, near the main drain, ladder, skimmer, steps. Nothing obvious. Can anyone recommend a tracer dye and...

I realize laundry aisle bleach has a lower concentration of sodium hypochlorite, but it also says 92.5% “other ingredients”, as compared to pool store chlorine which says “inert ingredients”. Should I be worried about any of the “other” ingredients if I use grocery store disinfecting bleach?

Awesome. Thanks guys!

Was helping a friend open their pool. The filter system is pretty old, and it has a backwash valve that I've never seen before. It wasn't budging when I tried to move it, so rather than break it, I figured I'd ask around to see if anyone is familiar with this black valve style and the proper...