Recent content by cooterbrown

Just so you guys know, since I know you are all on the edge of your seats, I was able to cut the PVC in a couple of places, then get a little spike and wedge it away from the sides then get some pliers and pull it out. Just like JamesW said, the threads were pretty clean and was able to use the...

I'm going to try to get the PVC and the glue out of the threads of the orifice. Any advice on a solvent or something to get the glue out of the threads? The pump is running fine, but it is 6 years old. I'd hate to spend $40 on a part then have it go out on me shortly after. How long do they...

Hi, I had sprung a leak on the piping going into the top of my Hayward 5060 booster pump. I got some PVC, and the necessary joints I thought I needed, but when I tried to unscrew the fitting from the booster pump, it seems they put glue on the threads when they screwed it into the top. The PVC...

Hi, I just recently purchased a new home with a pool/spa and I need to replace some equipment and would like some input before pulling the trigger on ~$1000 worth of stuff. My pool is in ground, salt, about 14,000 gals, spa with spillover, cartridge filter, and 5-6 years old. 1) Pool...