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@ajw22 @JoyfulNoise Thanks for the responses. I guess I need to try and find someone who knows what they are are doing. I'm beginning to regret the whole gas pool heater endeavor, because I underestimated the level of incompetence and/or ignorance on gas-related matters.

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has a 500,000 BTU natural gas pool heater and how does your gas plumbing work? My PB recommended to max out the BTUs on the gas heater to get things heated quicker, and we've ordered the 500,000 BTU model. The downside of this is of course the gas supply...

Thank you for the feedback! Yes, eventually I am planning to get a salt generator. There will also be a natural gas heater. The suction lines are for the two skimmers, the vacuum port, and the main drain.

@JamesW Thanks. The pool has 2 skimmers, and it's about 14000 gallons. At a lower speed it's of course quieter, but that high-pitched noise is still there to some extent. I'm wondering if something simple to reduce vibration, like putting a pad under the pump or bolting it down to the concrete...

Thanks everyone for the responses. Let me try posting a link to a video with the noise: Video @Jimrahbe The PB set the pump at 100%, and apparently it's supposed to run like this 24/7 for the first 3 days to get debris out of the lines. @JamesW This is the 1.25 HP model. At full speed, the...

Hi everyone, I have a brand new pool (in-ground, gunite) which has just been started up. The pump is running for the second day now since its initial start-up after the pool was first filled up. Unfortunately the excitement of finally having the pool completed has been marred by the pump being...