Recent content by FredW

Thanks for the replies. Gave it one more try with no pressure or vacuum and, what the heck, even tried the hair dryer. No luck. Will order the new closure and get the sawsall and vaseline together for the repair job.

We have 3 of these filters on our 100k gal pool. They have a screw on cap (about 10 in diameter) with a pressure gauge on top of the cap. I've been fighting a losing battle with one of the caps and I'm looking for any tricks to get it off. I've broken one of the plastic wrenches that fits over...

Good deal. Thanks Dave.

So here's where I confess my lack of electrical knowledge. I'll describe the set up and maybe that will clarify the situation. The Stingl switch box has written in it "120V connections to coil". There are 2 separate conduit lines, one each running from the pump motor and the Stingl switch into...

We'd like to install a timer with freeze protection and have a recommendation for the Intermatic INT PF1103T. Our 7.5 hp pump currently is operated by a Stingl switch. Two concerns. The brochure has the INT PF1103T rated for single phase and 3 hp. Can I use this timer with my pump using one of...

Will do. Thanks!

New to the forum (thanks to Tim at Pool Harmony). I have been managing our neighborhood swim club for the past three summers. It has gone pretty well so far, but but a couple of chemistry challenges over the summer (disappearing CYA, CC build up) and a black algae problem prompted me to learn...