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Have the Hayward 1HP Superpump and have had only minor issues with it and has been a solid pump. I was getting some suction side air leaks since opening and took apart all pad plumbing and re-taped everything and don't have any air leaks now (no bubbles in pump basket). Problem now is that...

Thanks everyone. I was able to get it out with sorta of the notch/cut method and the needle nose. Used a small pair of snips to cut a layer, which then helped the needle nose pliers get a better grip. Have had the pool for 5 years, but I'm now onto the next issue. New post forthcoming...

I didn't even realize, but I am getting things fired up and my vacuum line pipe that I thread into the port broke off at some point near the end of last season. Photos are included and hopefully they show what I'm not explaining the greatest. Any tips on how to get that bad boy out without...

Okay, so I've just swapped out my 2nd capacitor on this pump. First time went flawless and got it back up and running for about 2 years now. Pump was tripping the breaker again last week, got a new capacitor (no biggie $5) and had it running fine again for about 30 minutes, but I didn't put...

Any one here ever have an issue with losing water over the winter that ultimately wasn't due to a liner or plumbing issue? Closed up on October 23rd, '14 and didn't really get to consistent freezing temps until late December early January. I'm guessing I've lost about 9-12" of water since...

Didn't have the time while cleaning my mess of pool to post as I went, but still wanted to share the results. Figured people having issues would like to see that it's not impossible. Quick background on the pool to give everyone some perspective. Bought the home in November 2013. Got...

Going to be doing an AA treatment this weekend. Have a birthday party at the house on 5/30/14 (two weeks roughly) and want to make sure the pool will be good to swim in. 1 - Water temp is still pretty cool. Can I have the solar cover on during an AA treatment? Have some warmer temps coming...

Was writing a post and had to step out for a short while (15 min.). Finished typing it up and went to attach a photo and I had been auto logged out. I notice the auto save flashing in the corner and was just wondering if and where it actually gets auto saved. Was a long post and would hate to...

I got one when I ordered my test kit. I would compare it to my car lock/unlock remote. Sure using the key doesn't take much longer to unlock, but once you start using a remote you find using the key again to be annoying. Plus with the speedstir, I know everything is getting thoroughly mixed...

Ok. I'll work on getting the water balanced. Here's that up close picture I promised as well. This is probably the most severe spot in the entire pool.

So I have been slowly cleaning my 3 year neglected pool. SLAMing and getting the final debris out of the bottom. It's been slow going as I have a vinyl liner and there's some bricks and sharp debris so I've been very careful. Here's a photo of the progress. I will try to get a close up...

Good ideas everyone, thanks! I think I'm just going to have to bite the bullet on this one and get in. It's honestly a miracle there's not more wrong with this pool and last thing I need is a tear in the liner because I didn't want to get cold. I didn't check the weather forecast before this...

Not sure if this is best section to ask this, but here we go. Started my opening SLAM late last week and have the water looking really good considering the pool sat unmaintained for 3+ years (post on the whole process coming soon). At some point while the house was vacant some kids decided...

I figured there had to be a reason it wasn't hooked up. Didn't think about the leaking. Just found the info on the Raypak site on the heater and I'm gonna pass on even messing with it. They list it as obsolete actually. If it needed a complete rebuild the parts I was looking at would cost...

Looking for some input on whether or not I should even try to use my heater. Some back ground on the pool heater. Purchased the house as a foreclosure and this has sit at minimum of 3 years without use. Considering the plumbing doesn't even run to it, I presume it may not have been used for 5...

jbizzle, Got it. Pressure hasn't changed much the last 5 hours surprisingly... must have gotten the debris earlier in the day from my Sunday brush and leaf net activity. Will back wash before bed to be safe. Forgot to answer your earlier questions. No external features, just the pool...

Got the pump and actually the old sand filter working. Going to start SLAM on Thursday. New problem (or might not be) is we're getting freezing temps overnight for about 10 hours, down to as low at 22 degrees. Tomorrow is supposed to get to the low 40's and sunny. Then about 4-8 hours of...

My first post. Looking to get some advice on replacing an old pump and filter for my setup (see signature). Just purchased the house last November with an in-ground pool. It was a foreclosure and sat vacant for about 3 years with zero maintenance to the pool (pump and filter out in the open...