Recent content by diasurfer

All is well now. I replaced the filter cartridge, and cleaned the SWG cell with acid (it wasn't that bad). I was planning to do all that this weekend anyway as part of maintenance. But I think the biggest difference is that I might not have had a good seal in the pump. Yesterday I replaced all...

Thanks for all of the replies so far. I replaced the single-speed motor on my Hayward SuperPump with the V-Green 165. No major problems with the install. Replaced all gaskets etc but still had to run to the pool store for a new mounting plate. The old motor had melted the old one! I problem I...

No rebates. Thanks for Pentair recommendation if I replace the whole pump. But that is not first option at this point. Yes thanks for pointing that out. In spite of having installed the SWG, I don't recall whether it was 110 or 220, the my current pool pump (which I have the label in front of...

Following your recommendation led to what I am looking for. I'll confirm with Inyo but seems motor package with electronics on top are all that is needed. Nice Anyone have experience with V-Green 1.65 HP Round Flange 56J Variable Speed Motor - ECM16CU...

It's 110V. I guess the preferred simple option (one that involves only mechanical and electrical but no plumbing) would be to simply switch the motor on the Super Pump to one that is VS. But I understand they work as a package, often with impellers needing to be changed, etc. As well as...

hi, Until recently, my single speed pool pump has performed reliably since we bought the house in 2011. It is a 1.5 hp motor, which seems high for a 13000 gallon pool (from what I gather), but has gotten the job done. And it is still working today, but making a horrible screeching noise, and I...

Sorry I didn't think about taking pictures when it was being fixed. Doh! But it looked like most other pictures you see where they remove a couple of inches on each side of the crack. He's cleaning up right now. One thing that did surprise me was that after he removed gunite 2-3" into the pool...

Thanks for the reply and explanation duraleigh. I was starting to wonder if I was on a "do not reply" list! ;) FWIW I am going with the staple method. We'll see how it goes.

I've been trying to get quotes on repairing a leaking crack in my pool. It's amazing the number of pool repair people who either never send the estimate, or don't show up. Why are they in the business if they don't want the work? Anyway, of the two estimates (over phone) I was able to get, one...

I just repeated the dye test and the crack definitely seems to be leaking water. A pool repair pro is coming over later today to have a look. Any other comments or advice? Anybody?

I did the dye test with all returns, skimmers, and drains plugged and it does appear that the crack is the source of the leak. It's drawing dye injected outside the crack. I'm 90% sure - not 100% since I haven't done this before and there is a chance my motion is causing the dye to move into the...

Thanks I was able to get my two returns plugged and the skimmer and drain. Pool is still leaking water so it appears it is the pool vessel. We have a large crack in the side of the pool which has apparently been there for years. Last week, before I had the pool plugged (it shouldn't make any...