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    Leaks

    Just installed a new pump and Pentair multiport. The two ports on the multiport (for pump and return) are leaking. I only threaded them in. Was I supposed to actually glue the threads into the multiport? Looks like I’m going to have to do some more hacking away. Also I bought a new o ring for...
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    Best location for the check valve?

    Hello, I am currently mapping out an entirely new pump and plumbing set up. I purchased 1 check valve, thinking I would install it a few inches after the pump but I have read and viewed videos of check valves in different locations. I do not think I will have enough space to put one in before...
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    Pump options & full dissertation on current rig mayhem

    Due to joining this forum, it has been discovered that the plumbing on my DE Quad 60 is reversed somehow. Thanks to this community! This reversed plumbing pushes water through the cartridges from the bottom up, forcing DE and strenuous pressure into the cartridges and exploding and breaking the...
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    Exploded DE FILTER cartridges/grids/elements

    The title of this thread demonstrates my confusion as to what these are actually called. Many pool stores identify them differently. When we opened the pool (new pool owner), we took the Pentair Quad DE 60 lid off of the tank and found 4 cracked and swollen cartridges. These We purchased 4...
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    Update Old Motor/Pump?

    I am a Brand new pool owner. Just purchased a home with an ungrounds pool. I can’t say I’m completely excited about it. I can say that the local pool store is getting really sick of my constant questions. Anyways, the “pool guy” that came over said the motor needs replacing. It finally turnEd...