Recent content by Tungsten51

I’m sure happy with mine, after about a year from install. Question: I recently cleaned it with 4:1 MA (I know BAD, BAD) but it never “bubbled”. Does this mean it was clean? It didn’t look to have any scale on the panels so now I’m think it didn’t need to be cleaned, right?

It's on back order. Someone came out yesterday to diagnose. Turns out I needed a new motor. He replaced it, so I'm good now. Thanks everyone.

I was searching the forum and saw this pump. Is this suitable for my needs? It's a little over $500. https://www.poolsupplyunlimited.com/pool/calimar-cmarvsp30-variable-speed-pool-pump/168195p1

I'm pretty handy but this looks to be above my pay grade. LOL!

Thanks for this. I called a pool guy and they said a new pump and install might be around $1,900?! Can anyone recommend a pump? We have 3 water features and a spa, if that helps. I was expecting maybe $1k, not $2k

Yea, the last part is the problem. Haha

OK, is this a manageable fix? Because at this point I'm thinking of getting someone to put in a new one. The thing is heavy and hard to move around/fix due to the space. I mean, I'm not even sure how I would get that thing out of there to work on it?! :oops:

Well, the repair went fine but now there is a leak at the bottom back housing that connects the motor to the unit. Only thing I can think of is that when I moved the pump a bit to line up the joints the housing plastic/seal cracked. Geesh!?

I can, thanks for the help everyone

Question. I have the replacement parts and am wondering if that pipe is under pressure? I assume not and that all I need to do is shut the system down, cut, repair and turn on, right?

Thanks

I'm a bit unclear on this solution. Either way I'm still cutting pvc right?

So you're saying that this nut on the bottom back of filter is the same? Just making sure I understand. Thanks

Everyday, for at least 15-30 minutes, to keep the pipes clean, so to speak.