Recent content by Maverick916

The topic here is about his pump and filter orings. He followed up with the manufacture not recommending additional lube since they after factory lubricated. After a few years they can become flat and or get cracks in them. You can lube those up as a temporary solution until you get new ones. I...

Over time the orings inside of the backwash valve expand and makes the valve stick. If that is the issue it is better to replace it before it really gets stuck. You can find that valve online for around $80. Just unthread the screws and and replace the guts rather that cutting the pvc and...

Lube is just a bandaid for bad orings the are flat or have cracks in them (Aladdin Magic Lube is good). New orings don't need lube; it may be used to hold it in place so doesn't fall out when trying to put things back together. GE Silicone II 2.8-oz. Kitchen and Bath Clear Caulk (from any...

As a pool service professional I will chime in. Tablets should only be put in a feeder or a floater. Long term use of tablets in the skimmer eats away at the plastic skimmer and eventually you get a leak. The second issue of emptying the debris on the lawn is something he shouldn't do even if...

If you are going to spend the money to replace what you have go with the variable speed option. In a few years you don't want to have buyer's remorse. With the variable speed pump that has an onboard timer it shows you the amount of watts you are using. At about 1000 rpm you will be using about...

Re: New to Trouble Free Pool Hi my name is Mike, I am a swimming pool service professional and recently found this site. I have added some of the info here to my tool belt and wanted to say thanks.