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Installed new Pentair pump but do so by buying individual components. The pump doesn't seem to fully prime, even at full speed it doesn't completely fill the suction strainer up to the cover, the level is somewhere between the top of the strainer basket and cover, and at lower speeds it...

Replaced Pentair pump. First install attempt, used teflon tape on threads, massive leak on discharge. Had to rebuild a bunch of piping to try again. Blow dried the fittings and used Rectorseal 5 (without any teflon tape), spread it heavy on male and female threads, tightened down as hard as I...

I have an Autopilot Dig-220 which has operated with a single speed pump since 2007. Motor has died and I ordered a variable speed replacement. My question is the best way to wire this motor. My understanding is the autopilot is not set up for variable speed pumps, so I believe I need to sire...

I have been struggling to find an air leak that is allowing air into the system. I've checked all the usual culprits and have not located the leak, so I'm looking for any other advice that the forum may offer. The symptoms are seeing air in the pump strainer basket during operation with air...

Earlier this week I realized the pool pump was not running when it should be. Went to the equipment area and found the pool equipment breaker tripped. I reset the breaker and started the system, immediately I saw an arc flash on the underside of the pool pump motor just ahead of the wiring...

Started getting low amps warning about a week ago, need help to diagnose. Background info: - pool pilot SC36, 6 years old - Per system test it's running at 28 volts and 0.6 amps on power level 2 - installed OEM replacement cell ~5 months ago - installed new cell cord ~5 months ago - salt level...