Recent content by New pump Guy

Hello, so I have a 1/2 valve off my filter, with the PVC line running through my fence. When it rains this is how I drain my excess water, lately I've noticed when my pump is on the line is dripping with the valve closed....is it normal to drip a little? Or is this just the obvious leak by from...

Excuse the newbie question, so I have my filter pump set to run daily from 11pm-11am at 2300 rpm as we are seeing sub 40° temps, I have a attached spa with a spillover that works when the pump is on, my question is since the actual jets in the spa aren't on, just the pool jets and spa spillover...

I will definitely take a video of it and post it. The top piece is loose as well and doesn't latch down. I'm trying to find a way to attach the top securely as I'm sure that's rattling a little Just wanted to say thanks for everyones help, I managed to start doing a few maintenance items on my...

So I cleaned my filters and I'm hearing the noise at initial start up now instead of twenty minutes or so. Very confusing

Sta-rite system 3

Heater is roughly 10 years old, filters cleaned in march. Changing out the pressure gauge and cleaning them again this weekend if rain cools down

It happens after the heater has been running for about 20 minutes, it then cycles on and off prior to reaching temp I am waiting on a quote to replace bypass and thermal regulator. Any idea if these are hard to replace? Expensive to swap? Thanks

I do have calcium ring around spa, it's decently thick. My heater has an issue that sounds like rocks being tossed around inside the heater, it only lasts a few seconds at a time. Tech said it's scale built up and breaking off.

Here's the plumbing from and to the heater. Thanks again.

This is a spa connected to my pool. Ill check water chemistry again on Monday. I'll report back. Thanks

I'm having issues with what looks like calcium/scale buildup in my hot tub. I believe my gas heater has calcium build up inside as well. Are there any products that I can add to my hot tub that may help the build up in the heater? Thanks

Sorry, I will definitely snap a picture this evening and post. I appreciate your help

I've definitely looked and continue to browse the forum regularly. I'm really new to pools and still trying to gain the confidence to tackle issues myself, though I haven't done the repairs myself this forum has led me to an issue I had with two acuators and helped me save time and money by...