Recent content by rdestryw

It is a sand filter with a multiport valve on the top of it. Is that what you're asking, or like what brand? I don't really know the specifics on it and I'm not home at the moment to look. 3 or 4 years ago I did replace the sand and also replaced the multiport valve sometime after that. Not...

So today the issue happened again. Last night I turned on the Polaris cleaner. While it was running I checked the returns for pressure and there was good pressure. Left the Polaris cleaner running all night and noticed first thing this morning there was no circulation (no pressure from the...

There is a knob/valve on the filter valve that I can turn to determine if the water is getting through the pump. If water shoots out when I turn the knob I know the pump is working, which I assume is what you are calling the suction side? What is the dividing component between the suction and...

Thanks for the reply. 1. No the filter/pool pump does not stop running. 2. My gauge is broken. I got tired of replacing the gauges a few years ago so I can't answer that question. Sounds dumb I know, but the gauges seem to last only a few months, and I've maintained the pool just fine...

Just found this forum within the last couple of weeks and am very appreciative of all the great information! I've got a small inground pool that is probably 10-15 years old - I've owned the house for 6 years now. The pool has a sand filter and a Polaris 280 cleaner. Within the last couple of...