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    Portable Pump

    So our pool pump went out. We ordered a new one online. When it arrived I noticed its a portable 2 HP pump. It needs to be connected to a regular electric outlet and a ground wire. My question is, can I use this as a permanent pump? Im attaching pictures of the new ams old pump.
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    Pressure gauge and DE issue

    This may sound weird or not, either way I hope someone can help me. I am getting DE back into our pool. We replaced the grids, made sure all are installed correctly, checked the manifold and the air release hose attached in the manifold. Our pressure reads at 15. We've had to remove the DE...
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    Pump not working... Making humming noise.

    Help! Our pump is not working. It makes a humming noise when we turn it on. So we replaced the capacitor and that did not solve the problem. Any ideas on what else it could be? Attach is a picture if it helps in any way.
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    Jandy Valve Lines (main lines)

    Hello all... Not sure if I am using the correct terminology for my question. Please look at picture to get the idea of my question. Do these lines have to be even when replacing? In other words do the jandy valves have to be at the same level as shown in the picture or can one be higher than...
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    Drain plug... plastic or copper?

    What is the difference between using a copper drain plug for the pump or a plastic drain plug?
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    What type of model is my pump?

    Can someone tell me what type of model this pump is? Im trying to buy the o-ring for it. Thats the best i can do with pictures...
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    Pump not priming correctly...

    Help! My pump is not priming correctly! There is very little flow when the pump is on... When i turn it off there is water returned into the pump skimmer and the water level rises. It was working yesterday... Came home today and the water was cloudy. We repaired the pump last week (replaced...
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    Dead Mosquitos in swimming pool

    Not sure if t his is in the right board.. but if it needs to be moved then feel free to do so. I have dead mosquitos in my pool. Will mosquito dunks work to solve the issue. Last week I did not run my pump for 2 days due to pump failures. That has been solved so my pump is running now. My...
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    Pump or motor not working

    Hello all, I currently own a pool and decided to do maintenance myself. Ive been doing a good job so far. But last night the pump or motor stop working. I am not sure if it is the pump or motor that stop working... I know its 2 different things. But here is my situation. .. When I turn...