Recent content by robbytime24

Appreciate the help. someone on a another forum suggested a valve between the pump and filter to restrict flow to match what is coming into the pump. I think I might try this and see what happens. Thanks!

Thanks for the response. - Gaskets: I did not use any lubricant on the gaskets for the new filter - Sand: Yes, 350lbs of sand which is what the manual called for - Laterals: they all appeared in the down position when I began filling it. I did have to turn the pvc inside the pump to get it to...

Hello, My old filter casing cracked and was leaking. Being that it was very old, I decided to replace it with a Hayward 270T filter. I went through all the instructions and installed it. After letting the PVC cement dry, I flipped on the pump (1 HP Pentair) and it is significantly louder than...