Recent content by amiller8989

Hello, I have a Hayward backwash valve that was stuck due to a broken O-ring. when Trying to pull up the handle to clean and replace the o-rings my handle snapped off and the rest of the valve is firmly stuck in the pipe. the handle broke off right at the first top seal. Any help on how...

Is there a place on the thread where I can view the TFF's suggested products?

Is there a difference in brands of various pool chemicals. specifically looking at DE, but thought I would throw the question out for all chemicals that you'll put in. I typically buy my chemicals solely based on price. I don't know if this is the right thread for this question but I wasn't...

Jblizzle, thank you for the reply. That's what I was thinking because of the general simplicity of the pump itself but wanted to conrfirm with the experts. And yes I will be switching to a 2 speed pump. I Did just find out that the motor was built in 2007.

I have concluded that I need to replace my Motor and I'm wondering if I should replace the pool pump as well. Pump is a 1HP Whisperflo (WF-24). I don't know how old these parts are. I can't make sense of what's left of the tags/stickers and serial numbers. I can post pictures if needed. I...

I guess I haven't been adding DE After Every backwash. I need to start doing that. I do end up breaking down my filter (or have been) every 4-5 months and giving everything a good rinse. After that I'll of course add DE to re-charge it. Looks like I need to be doing that more.

Do you get a better backwash with a higher speed? Currently when I backwash I rarely notice anything coming through my sight glass. however, every few months when I spray down my DE screens there is a layer of green gunk. Shouldn't the backwash be taking that off?

Hello, I am relatively new to this thread and a very new pool owner. This is my first "getting ready for pool season" and I am running into some problems/questions. I've had a lot of issues with my motor/pump setup Centurion 1HP and Pentair Whisperflow 1HP. Motor just stopped working for the...

Jason, I am looking at replacing my setup which sounds identical to Sunandsky. I have a 1HPmotor and a 3/4HP booster pump running a Polaris. I saw your comment on how if you have a cleaner designed for a booster pump you have to have a booster pump. If I switch my setup to a 2speed or VS do...

is there a way to fix that other than buying a new motor?

Hello, Just found this forum and I wish I would have found it sooner as I am a newer pool owner. My motor that drives my skimmer is giving me issues. Problem: Motor will start when indicated by the timer, run for 10-20 seconds, pump water through the filter and into the pool, and then...