Recent content by DanSDPool

apparently there's an even more recent (than title 20) CA or federal rule on pumps called something like "Pump U.S. DOE Regulations" July 19, 2021. here's one example of an explanation: https://www.troublefreepool.com/wiki/index.php?title=Pump_DOE_Regulations

I'm replacing my single speed 2.6 THP motor with a 2-speed with the same horsepower rating. I was wondering about low speed horsepower vs. the impeller size? I assume I don't have to change out the impeller...but I read a few threads about using a higher rated impeller with a lower horsepower...

yes calcium hypochlorite - 1lb bag of granular HTH Super Shock "4-in-1" product 52019. It says 56.44% Calcium Hypochlorite. I use a chorine float with 3" tablets. I put the shock in gradually by mixing some in a bucket with water. And did that several times. I was out there for a while after...

Yes it could be the filter itself I agree...and even if the filter wasn't the cause its compromised now. Its just a theory ...but when I first noticed the incident the pool was drained well below the skimmer. So the skimmer float valve must have been engaged for a while - maybe due to the...

I did an inspection of the skimmer float valve...the door was broken and obstructing the suction side outlet. I was glad at least the door didn't go down the pipe. at least I think that opening is the suction side?...the pool has a main drain feeding into the skimmer, but I think the suction...

yes 4 cartridge CnC Pentair 240 (smallest lid). I forgot about one thing - A little before this I had added shock to the skimmer (diluted in several buckets of water). I'm wondering if that could have overloaded the filter if I didn't mix it enough? Would I be able to see the deformation in...

no I haven't noticed anything unusual like that and the water routing valves look ok. I did add shock to the pool that day...and that's why I was running the pump at the time. I added the shock gradually by mixing it with water in a bucket, and then dumped several bucket loads into the...

thanks for the info...I'm wondering what would make it more likely to pop again in my situation? Is it something to do with the filter body, lid or ring? Could I replace a part to make it less likely? The setup seemed fine for a couple months after cleaning so it seems strange it would just...

I have a couple problems right now - pump motor is tripping the breaker and I think it burned out when the filter lid came off last night. I went to my pool last night and saw quite a bit of water loss - way below the skimmer. The pool lid was off so I assume the pump expelled water from the...

I'll try the 178578 part. hopefully the inlet/outlet are in the right position. I contacted Pentair. It was a little difficult communicating my situation, but here's my interpretation... On my filter the P/N is rev B. I think he said there are 4 revisions. It sounded like my revision was...

My filter housing has a crack and from my research apparently I should buy a new one instead of trying to patch it. The replacement part comes in two different versions depending on mfg. date: part# 178578 Tank Bottom Assy. (after 11/98) part# 178559 Tank Bottom Assy., (before 11/98)...

Ok...I updated my signature and I checked the water in a 5 gal bucket with added 1/2 cup bleach and its clear. Also, I took some pics of the tablet floater. There was a little bit of a tablet inside of it. I assume this is chlorine, right? I checked the levels with a paper strip and they...