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    Pump too far from skimmer?

    Purchased a home with an inground pool a few years ago and ever since I've had trouble getting my pump to fully prime (both new and old pump). I've inspected every above-ground junction/connection/gasket to no avail. I'm wondering if my pump and filter setup (in the garage about 100 feet from...
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    When are DE filter fingers unusable?

    Had to replace the bottom tube sheet in my Hayward EC65a and noticed that several (25-35) filter fingers are cracked near the top. I'm not adverse to replacing some of them (those that are so cracked I can't fit them back into the tube sheet); however, 35 filter fingers adds up to some $$$...
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    Pump sizing and brand

    I currently have an older Hayward Super Pump (1 hp, single speed) that I'll be replacing with a VS pump as I transition to SWG. I have two questions: (1) Is there any advantage to paying more for a 3HP VS vs going with a 1.5HP or 1.65HP VS pump? (2) What have people's experiences been with...
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    Port Size

    I currently have a pool pump with 1.5" input/output ports and a DE filter with 1.5" ports. I'm considering upgrading the pump to a VS and the one I'm looking at has 2" input/output ports. Is this a no-go given the port size of my filter? Or is it ok to reduce the output of the pump to the...
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    Pump Compatibility with SWG

    I'll be making the jump to a SWG with an RJ-60 PLUS. At the same time, I'll be installing a new pump. Inyopools recommended that I get a PureLine Prime Variable Speed Pool Pump 1.65 HP - PL2605 as a variable speed replacement for my current pump. Do you foresee any issues with me going with...
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    New Pump Help

    Recently moved in to a home with a 33,000 gallon in ground pool. The pump, although working fine, is a Hayward Super Pump C48K2N143B1. As the pump is likely entering its twilight years, I'm contemplating upgrading to a variable speed or two-speed replacement. I also hope to my the transition...