Recent content by stevie3x

2 issues i see. 1. should have installed the heater on blocks or bricks , will prevent the jacket [ metal ] from rusting out . 2. paint all of your exposed pvc pipes [ color or type doesn't matter] to protect against the harmful ultravilot rays of the sun , [ makes pvc brittle ] its code...

a neutral is not used in 220 vac configurations , don't know what hp your motors are however in the lower hp motors 1/2 - 1.0 most can be switched to operate from 120 vac to 240 vac , perhaps the motor they installed was switched to run 120 vac , them connecting to your 220 - 240 vac...

agree, don't blame salt . if you were there during the plastering you will remember the last areas to get plastered is the spa & specifically the spa steps also the pool and more specifically the steps , by the time the plasterers get to those areas the plaster material has more than likely...

sounds like your gfci located at the equipment is tripped , most installations use 1 gfci for both pool & spa light , if there is a problem with either light the gfci will trip, whereas the good light will not work either, go out to your equipment area & look for a gfci, it may be in the...

as long as your going to that much trouble , why not re-plumb & spread things out , instead of cram another filter in where that one now sits ?

I agree with what Texas Splash said, while 20 psi is not un-workable [ most all filters will withstand psi up to 50 psi] you definitely don't want your psi to get that high, you mentioned that you reciently plumbed in a heat pump , perhaps the plumbing could be a source of your psi ?

im glad this thread is titled agree to disagree, i am of the belief that sand does at some point need to be changed, if you consider the mfg. of sand filters require us to add [ depending on the model / size ] x number of pounds of pea gravel and x number pounds of # 20 silica sand , or all #...

personally i would like a little more info. what size / brand model pump , filter do you have what size piping . how far from the equipment to pool, is there an attatched spa, as you state is the 3/4 " returns directional fittings or the actual size of the pipe ? pictures would be even better

just a small input, consider the pentair v/s pump is pretty bulletproof [ ive installed many & have yet to have a problem , the pump wet end [ the part that does the moving of water ] is a 3.0 hp whereas the motor is rated at 7.5 - 8 hp 3 phase , the mfg is able to get 3 phase by the design...

another thing about calif. is when replacing the plumbing for the circulation system you must abide by title 22 which means you have to use 90º sweeps instead of the previous 90º elbows

definitely expansion joints used extensively in az & to some extent calif, yes you can remove them & use foam backer rod underneath & fill the rest of the joint with a self leveling flexible material. deco seal is one such product, U can buy at your local pool store or masonery supply

Re: Pool Resurface Project don't know what is done / accepted in your area however it all comes down to adhesion, like painting over rust if the sub surface is not sound you can not expect the new plaster to adhere , here in so. calif all the plaster is removed down to the gunite .

they all have pros & cons , first the sand filter does not filter as fine of particles as the other 2 , and almost always need backwashing weekly, thus loss of not only water but where you have a chlorine gen sys you lose salt & cya. you can add a floucculating agent for better filtering...

there is a sacrificial anoid [ spelling ? ] you can buy at most pool supply , if they don't have one they can order one, that being said you stated you had pool service for awhile, ive seen the light ring suffer when people pour acid in close to the light ,

wait till the rain stops & then squirt wd-40 liberally into the switch , let it set overnight ive had good luck doing this