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  1. Rasheed

    Can you glue a Hayward main drain cover instead of screwing it

    Hi my main frame cover has broken and I’ve been having trouble replacing it. I have a replacement that comes with a grate which is screwed in and then a cover which is screwed and as well onto the grate. I am not a very strong swimmer and wondering if I can glue /epoxy the grate and cover to...
  2. Rasheed

    O ring S130S Hayward Sand filter

    My sand filter sometimes start leaking and sprays water from the top. After many tries I have replaced the O-ring used the proper silicon-based lubricant and I guess my real question is how tight does one tighten the clamp ring. Also any other pointers would be appreciated. It seems to do well...
  3. Rasheed

    Crackling sound in pool

    Crackling sound in pool. we have a 33,000 gallon inground pool. It was resurfaced three years ago. Recently we started hearing a crackling type of sound (kind of like sea coral )while walking around the entire pool When we turn the pump off the sound stops. When you turn the pump back on the...
  4. Rasheed

    Filter clamp leak

    Hi It appears that I have a leak around my filter clamp on my Hayward filter. From what I’ve read,my plan is to loosen the black pressure valve on the top of the dome then to loosen the filter clamp Maybe replace but definitely lube the O-ring replace the clamp using a rubber mallet and...
  5. Rasheed

    Emerson 1.5 heats up burnt smell. Stops and hums

    My Emerson 1.5 hp pump heats up after 10 minutes, burnt smell, then stops and hums. Since it starts , not start capacitor, correct? Does this pump have a run capacitor? The pump is at least 10 years old. no change in voltages or electrical wiring but did not check voltage. Checked for...