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Here is a video of the pump in action. http://youtu.be/FZ27Q1E4lm4 The noise can get more persistent and metallic at times. Once I heard a big metallic "clack" when the pump stopped. Thanks for the advice. -Stephan.

I have some additional work scheduled later this week, but should have the filtration system running Friday night, so I'll post a video with sound at that time. For the 24/7, this is what I was told. I used to run it 8-10 hours a day, but the water was never sparkly clear. The pool temp is...

Hello All, At the end of last season, my main pump (Pentair Superflo 1 speed 2HP) started to make a "clack clack" noise. My pool service guy told me that the motor needed to be changed at a cost of $350. The pump is only 3 seasons old (he's the one who installed it) and, although it runs 24/7...

I think $500 to $600 for a DIY job is quite optimistic. A Pentair or Hayward 500lbs sand filter runs between $600 to over $1000 depending on modele (from what I can see on the net.) Sure I see some $250 filters, but not in my size. Add to that $100 for the multi port valve, $100 for sand, $50...

OK, thanks for the input. I'll see with my guy if he can come down a little.

I just talked to my pool guy and he recommends changing the whole filter as expected. Considering my configuration (no leaves or dust), he recommends switching to a sand filter (500lbs). It seems to be much easier than a DE to maintain and clean and since my pool remains pretty clean, I don't...

Thank you all for your inputs. I am going to have a professional look at it, and will report here the outcome.

Thanks all for your prompt answers. I do have a multi-port valve so I'll set it on Recycle for now. The PacFab/Purex/Pentair Nautilus FNS60 (tan) filter I have is discontinued and buying a replacement top tank with air relief assembly runs just under $800. But a current modele Pentaire FNS60...

Hello everyone! This is my first post to this forum, although I have been reading y'all for a while now and have read more than once all the good tips from the Pool School section. I have a 28,000 gallons (approx.) quartzite pool in Fayetteville Georgia (Atlanta suburb) with a 60 sf D.E filter...