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Thanks for the kind words Jim. I do not have alge. Anything else you would like to add that is helpful?

When I have this issue I use the SLAM process and it works fantastic. You need to determine how much (I use bleach) to add depending on gallons and water chemistry (should be balanced properly before SLAMMING).

Water is balanced and has been for some time now because I keep a watchful eye on it. BUT phosphates are around 3200ppm on fresh water 8700 gallon pool. Free CL is 3.7, PH 7.6, TA 110, CH 225, CYA 100. DE filter was just cleaned as well. Water looks good, nice and clear with occasional alge...

That fixed it! Thank you for your help!

ok I had to drive a while but I was able to pick one up. So now I am going to install it and see if the burner comes on and the heat works.

Where in the world (literally!) am I going to find a replacement capacitor AMRAD p/n: V2000/37-305KMT ?? 3.0 MFD

Ok I removed the motor and it spins freely no issue there. So would the capacitor prevent the burner from firing up. This is an electronic ignition unit I believe.

The fan motor did not spin and the motor casing was very hot to the touch so I unplugged the connector to make sure it would cool down.

Let me take a look brb.... - - - Updated - - - It is the H400 IDL

I have an H400 Hayward pool/jacuzzi heater that would not fire up after it sat for about 4 months not being used. Prior to this for the last 9 years it worked flawlessly. The heat is outside but under an awning. Yesterday I open her up and made sure all contacts were clean and no cobwebs or...

Re: Leaves Found In Impeller - Getting Past the Pump Basket- Yes there is a gap but it is mostly filled by the flange on the lid.. I watched the pump basket when the pump motor is cycled off and on and the basket does move up and down just a small amout, maybe .050" or so that may be how...

Re: Leaves Found In Impeller - Getting Past the Pump Basket- I went ahead and purchased one of these: http://www.amazon.com/W530-Capacity-Lea ... yward+w530 thanks everybody for all your help....!

Re: Leaves Found In Impeller - Getting Past the Pump Basket- no it really doesn't surprise me if that where the case....I've seen defects in design on many of the items I've owned over the years.... I just don't see any other reasonable explaination for what is happening....

Re: Leaves Found In Impeller - Getting Past the Pump Basket- the above entry makes sense to me....and I think it is what is more than likely happening........its hard to believe that a company like Hayward would put out a product that allows leaves to enter the impeller....

Re: Leaves Found In Impeller - Getting Past the Pump Basket- From what I can see in this pump's design, if the seal around the U shaped opening is compromised in any way, then debris / leaves etc would be able to go around the basket and enter the impeller chamber. not sure what seal you are...