Recent content by hchtx

So went to help a buddy with some busted PVC and the pool hadn't been run in months. Got the PVC fixed and I held my breath when we flipped the breaker on the pump. Sure enough the motor smoked....long story short the motor is toast . The nameplate has dashes where the pertinent data should...

Just noticed water flowing out of my Raypak RP2100 heater. Looks like the return plastic header is leaking. Is there anything else I need to replace/look for while I've got it opened up.

I looked into it. Motors appear to be ridiculously expensive and other parts are not much cheaper. It looks like I can buy a brand new unit for half what just the motor costs. But if you've got a cheaper source for parts hit me up. God knows I've paid stupid money for parts before becoming...

Following up....a few days after adjusting/playing with the motorized valves, the spa drains about an inch or two below the waterfall rocks. In other words very little. Jim, Thanks for the link. I'm going to swap that out and see if it helps the actuator move smoother and seal better. If it...

Thanks....I beginning to lean towards this being the issue. The spa drained last night but not completely. Are there rebuild kits for these valves? I'd rather not have to replace the valve body.

You are correct two drain covers, any tricks to clogging them up? On a whim I checked the automated valves and the automated suction valve was acting wonky. Wouldn't operate etc. I pulled the cover and found a pinched wire. Fixed that and it rotates fine. The last time I used the spa it...

Sorry I'm not following are you talking about the motor operated valves?

Jim. Pretty much it drained down just to the jets. Any advice on how to plug the spa drain? Eta: you're just speaking about the spa drain? Not the pool drains correct?

Did what you said and it still drained to just at the spa jets.

Thanks, just saw this but I'll try it tonight.