Recent content by scannon

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    variable speeds always trip GFI breaker?

    Was reading a old post-"Does an Intelliflo variable speed pump need a GFI breaker?" http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/47925-Does-an-Intelliflo-variable-speed-pump-need-a-GFI-breaker I was told by a warranty pool repairman that GFIs cause probles with variable speed pumps, something about...
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    Polaris getting stuck...

    Is the reverse nozzle the little jet in the back? there is a lot of water coming out of that... The back up valve is working as well.
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    Polaris getting stuck...

    Seems like the wheels are turning
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    Polaris getting stuck...

    aEI0cyAEuvM Dog got to old hose, so we got new black one, keeps getting stuck... Any ideas, thanks. (thanks for helping with youtube embed)
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    youtube button?

    kgykgkg - - - Updated - - - I don't see the vid, do you? youtu.be/aEI0cyAEuvM youtu.be/aEI0cyAEuvM
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    youtube button?

    Re: test yiytiykgkg youtu.be/aEI0cyAEuvM tfjfjyyjyjjf
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    youtube button?

    test yiytiykgkg http://youtu.be/aEI0cyAEuvM
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    youtube button?

    How can I embed a youtube vid of a Polaris that is acting strange...? or can I upload video from phone to here?
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    Violet/purple Stains-entire pool surface

    Hello, from reading posts I think I have copper stains. Can you recommend a good brand either at pool store or online... light Violet/purple shading stain on entire pool surface, on water line steps darker staining. Heavy brushing helps a little but still noticeable, think I'll pass out if I...
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    How many light bulbs? Pump...

    lol, is 50 watt the average?
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    How many light bulbs? Pump...

    Just curious, about how many light bulbs does my 1 speed 1hp whisperflo use? 20k no solar.
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    Aftermarket above ground pumps/filters?

    Thanks, that looks a little more durable, and reasonably priced! :cheers:
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    plug pump into a regular outlet?

    The pump is one foot in the garbage, I was just taking a chance on replacing a couple old parts/wires. I was more worried about damaging my outlet then the pump. I remember a few years back I lived in apartments and the pool guy had a makeshift vacuum powered by a regular pool pump on a cart...
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    Aftermarket above ground pumps/filters?

    Has anyone used a pond pump/sand filter for your above ground? my nephew has a intex and the included filter is a plastic piece of junk( had a algae bloom that required many many filter cleanings(cartridge is about the size of a 20oz soda bottle lol) Thanks for any ideas. ps Besides the...
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    plug pump into a regular outlet?

    Hello, Im trying to bench test our pump, I just want to hear it start and run for a few seconds(I know running it dry can damage the wet-end) do hardware stores sell the plug/wire so I can just connect to pump like I would at the equipment pad with the conduit/wires? then just plug into my dryer...