Recent content by Matt 633

Hi Jules. Thanks for the reply. Just another piece of info to put into the data base. :-D Is your booster pump like one for a pool cleaner? One possibility is that something is caught in the impeller and not allowing the motor to turn. Taking the pump part off and trying the motor would...

Hi Jules. If you don't mind sharing, what was the resolution to this problem? You've been keeping us pool equipment junkies in limbo. :? Thanks

Hello Lambdin, I have no knowledge about the pool. However, IMHO, the punp that is being considered is oversized for your pool and quite possibily your filter. I suggest that you go with a 3/4 or 1 hp 2 speed pump and a 300 pound sand filter. Filtering the pool on low speed will typically...

Congratulations. I think that I would have added another union coming out of the pump. You can always add that when the time comes to service the pump. :wink: It will be a good idea to put a seal kit on your wish list. Perhaps you can find one that is marked down now that Labor Day has come...

Yes, unions are a really good idea. The threaded ones give you more flexiblity but are more expensive. If you have a small leak they would be easy to tighten and/or disasemble. If you were to put one close to the pump as well as the filter, it would make any future servicing easier. Take a...

Very good points 4x4. However, there are those on this site that make their livings servicing pools and pool equipment that think the addition of the pea gravel is a very good idea and may even increase the efficiency of filtration. The belief is that the pea gravel will help protect the...

From what I can discern, the #20 signifies pool filter grade. For your particular size, .45-.55mm, according to Hayward, this would translate into size 1/2 (not one half). Rule of thumb is to make sure it comes in a bag labeled as swimming pool filter sand. Some pool stores will sell blasting...

Great :-D . Since you have the dedicated return for the 360, if you would like in the future it would be very easy to install a booster pump if you wanted. Pools are great - so many things to keep you wondering. Cheers!

Hello Julian, Did you come to a resolution? I appreciate your in depth study of the situation and possible remedies. The typical differences between a top mount and a side mount on filters are their design characteristics. Side mounts are typically all designed for high flow applications...

Do you know the pipe sizing? I would imagine that your head is probably higer than you think. That is a pretty stong pump and if you want to keep it then I would go with the 31" side mount hi flow filter. This is an expensive route. :( I think that you could replace the pump and use the 24"...

You are to be commended for your dilligence. You have done your homework well. Yes, your current pump is too much for your pool. A 3/4 hp 2 speed pump (low speed for energy savings and filtering, high speed for vacuuming) should be all you need if you have no special water features. I would...

Hi Dave, As I recall, you were one of the participants in the prrevious discussion and I'm glad you've chimed in. I was given my Hayward 210 by a lady that wasn't happy with how it filtered. Is was about a year old and was full of algae. I emptied it out and cleaned it. Upon looking for a...

As the dog days are upon us, many are reluctantly thinking of closing their pools. So, to keep us on our toes I have a sand filter question. I was reading a PF post that talked about adding pea gravel into the filter first. This got me to thinking - has anyone tried a progressive sand...

Thanks Jason :) .

Is there any reason that a dedicated pressure return cannot be hard plumbed? I am helping a friend recover their pool and have noticed that the Polaris pressure hoses for this application have become unservicable. The suction side has collasped and is entraining air. It uses a Polaris 3/4 hp...