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    Dolphin Active 20 Arrived!!! Questions...

    Hello, I have an active 20 that I bought in May 2017. So 3 years old. I have had various problems with it to include: - Cord disintegrating - Cord tangling - Rubber outlet drain warping - Hair getting caught in motor - Does not get stairs - Gets stuck on my high drains - Power Supply Failure...
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    Troubleshooting Air in the Pump Basket and Low Pressure

    Seems to be one of my last options. I like the idea of the 3-way valve. Well, here goes nothing. I will report back when complete. Hopefully it eliminates the problem, if not, it will be back to the old drawing board.
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    Troubleshooting Air in the Pump Basket and Low Pressure

    Threaded, I took that out, resealed it, poured water over it. Though it is a little loose because there is no way to tighten it. Meaning, I can still tighten it if it wasn't hooked to everything else. BUT it does not seem to be the location of the leak because I put Jack sealant on it and it...
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    Troubleshooting Air in the Pump Basket and Low Pressure

    Is there a valve between the two suction port inlets? What happens if you isolate each suction line? There is a valve for each inlet. I have isolated each one, but the problem seems to be present when I shut off either inlet. I replaced the motor and all the gaskets. What if something did...
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    Troubleshooting Air in the Pump Basket and Low Pressure

    Check Drain Plugs Removed, check gaskets, added lube, all good. Skimmer Good Wier Door Good Valves How do i check for a valves leak?
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    Troubleshooting Air in the Pump Basket and Low Pressure

    Good Morning, Here is a little background on my situation. I have two 1.5" inlet lines and two 1.5" exit lines after Sand Filter. My pump died and I replaced the pump and all the seals My pump basket had air in the basket before I replaced the pump I did not change the impeller I replaced...
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    Pool Return Line Thread Mystery

    You were right, I didn't realize that what I was trying to screw into was a male to male fitting just like the one pictured for an eyeball socket. When I unscrewed that from the pool, it revealed a 1.5" female thread just like what I needed. Duh. Its get to know your pool day! Thx guys.
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    Pool Return Line Thread Mystery

    Hello, Figure 1 - The picture above shows a 1.5" male thread and the unknown male thread that is on the outlet of my pool. Problem: I am looking for an identical female to female adapter for my pool return outlet. The thread coming out of my return is exactly like the thread on the...
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    Pool Cleaner that climbs steep inclines

    OK, with all the advice here I ordered the Active S20 (S200)!! So excited. Thanks again.
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    Sand in the return line of the pool skimmer causing low pressure

    Alright, I bought this from Harbor Freight for $8 http://www.harborfreight.com/medium-drain-cleaning-bladder-99942.html A bunch of debris that I vacuumed up came out and unclogged the pipe for now. For future use, I will be using the following things to help me. And I am buying this for inline...