Recent content by piccilos

My new quote is about $380, but was broken down for parts and labor, labor being $100/hr. And the plan to replace everything from the ground to the pump using directional valves. I think this sounds like the way to go. Thank you again for the information, the first quote was sticker shock. This...

I'm glad to hear that price sounds high, there is a couple high rated (by Google) that service pools in my area, I'll ask them to quote. If the price is way off, it may be time for a new pool manager as well... I was hoping that it was a DIY project, but I'm not interested in digging into the...

Hi, how hard would it be to replace these ball valves? The handles broke off on two of them, and there is cracking in the white plastic around where the handle attaches. The pool is below ground. I'm generally handy, but not familiar with pool plumbing or working with PVC. The guy who takes...

OK, I will remove the manifold and expect the Bypass valve this weekend. The pump itself seems to be running normally when the heater is turned off. The filter was cleaned about 3 months ago, and skimmers are emptied on a regular basis. When I tested this yesterday, I was adding water too the...

OK so I had another look at it today. I tested the new Thermal Regulator that I installed last week by holding it over the exhaust of the heater while the heater was running. The regulator seems to work (the pokey-out bit poked out). The heater DID cycle off while it was running with the...

Hi all, I bought my first house this spring, along with it came my first pool and spa (both in-ground). To make a long story short, I'm having trouble with my Pentair MasterTemp 400 heater. Originally when we bought the house the spa seemed to work fine (from my limited knowledge of spas). In...