Recent content by Sumo1

I’ve been using this 2-speed pump continuously for the last 4years +. Lid has been off dozens of times. Finally, getting the pool replastered, the pump was off for 3-4 weeks, thanks to uncooperative weather. Plastering done, pool finally filled, pump wouldn’t pull water and I can’t prime it...

This is my first visit back to TFP in years. My last post was 6 years ago. Glad to see it thriving. See y'all soon!

I've always glued them in dry before, using Permatex 6B. Some say lube-some don't. Hal

Thanks, Kevin. Who makes HH-66 and where do you buy it? I've never heard of it. Google search for HH-61 doesn't come up with anything. Hal

At our church pool we've had some problems with operator errors, leading to my having to replace two multiport spider gaskets. In the past I've installed them using Permatex 6B gasket adhesive. It seems to hold well if the operators hold the multiport handle ALL the way down but I'm wondering...

Boy, I can sure tell the difference in suction from the 2hp to the 3/4! The skimmer just can't pull in all the dust and small trash on the water surface. Maybe a Pool Devil or similar contraption would make up for the reduced suction. Obviously there's no substitute for cubic inches!! :wink...

Thanks, Dave. My pool's about 28000 gal so that gives me a turnover time around 8 hrs. I typically run my pump 10-12 hrs so I don't think I need to change my timer. I had estimated my previous water flow around 90 gpm so instead of getting 2+ turnovers in 12 hrs, I'm now getting closer to...

When my 2hp pump gave up the ghost a few days ago, I put in its place a 3/4hp pump that wasn't being used. Can someone estimate what kind of turnover rate I'm getting now, please. I haven't done these calculations in a long time. The pool is 9' deep and from main drain vertical axis to the...