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Just want to update the thread. I cleaned the contacts inside of the swivel and was able to get a voltage reading at the motor end of the cable. It still didn’t pass the continuity test though. I reconnected it and dropped it in the pool. The clean cycle started but failed after about 5 mins and...

I suspected it might be the cable because I let it get too kinked up and it tended to cut the cycle short when the cord stretched tight. If I moved the unit to give it slack it would continue the cycle and then stop again once the cable stretched tight. The fact that the cable failed the...

Take it apart at the white plastic housing?

I've been having issues with my cleaner not finishing the cleaning cycle and it's now progressed to where it won't get past the self-test. I took it apart, cleaned the impeller (not much there) but still the same issue. I tried reengaging the motor (removing it and placing it back in) - still...

Thanks for the info! I will have him try that.

For the past three seasons, my father has been having an issue with dirt (or something else) frequently gathering in the bottom of his pool. I went over to his house yesterday and he said this appeared despite running the vacuum (robot) this morning. He uses test strips, so I brought my kit and...

Algae was prevalent at opening this year (not sure what happened at closing). SLAM process got water to blue but cloudy. One issue I’m having this year that I haven’t had in the past is that my filter is getting clogged fairly soon after backwash (within 2-3 hours). PSI goes up and return...

Just wanted to update my reply. After speaking with Seth at Marina, they initiated a warranty claim. I dropped it off at Fed Ex yesterday and today I received an email with the tracking for my new cleaner. I was told that because my cleaner was so new, Maytronics would just replace it with a new...

Experienced the same problem with the Active20 I purchased from Marina. Started cleaning only 30 minutes at a time. Then it progressed to not working at all. It wouldn't get past the diagnostic cycle. Left a message for Margaret on Saturday and again on Monday. No callback, so I called again...

Purchased my Active20 from Marina and been using it about three weeks now. Recently, I’ve noticed that it stops short of a full cycle. It maybe runs for a half hour and then just stops. This morning it would not get past the diagnostic test cycle that it does before starting to clean. Filter...

Got it - thanks. I’ll let it run on 1000 overnight and report back.

I don't have too much debris so the skimmer is not heavily relied on. Also, I do not have a SWG or any other features that require excessive pump speed. So I really only need to distribute the chlorine. Looking at the spreadsheet, if I run the pump at 1000 rpms, the max GPM is about 25. So...

I need help figuring out the lowest speed I can run my Hayward Maxflo VSP (2303) in order to get my pool to turn over in a day. I tried using Mark's spreadsheet, but I just can't completely understand it. My pool is about 25,000k with 2" suction and return lines. I have about 232 feet of...

Ugh, that's what I figured. Maybe a garbage bag and something to hold it down will do the trick. Instead of running the skimmer and main drain lines to the other side of the pump, I think I'm going to use a configuration like this (3-way on the left side of the intake) to replace the ball...

So I am going to extend the main drain and skimmer suction lines to the right side of the pump and connect them to a 3 way. Then run that line and the spa drain to another 3 way in front of the pump. I will plug the skimmer, but do I need to worry about water coming in from the main and spa...

I am replacing my current single speed pump with a Hayward Maxflo VSP (2303). My current pump’s intake is a little higher than the new one, so I have to rework the plumbing. I’m thinking that I should replace the ball valves with an additional 3-way valve. Does that sound like a good idea? The...

No, we purchased the home about a year ago. The previous owners did not leave a cleaner. I looked all around the pool but i don't see where the cleaner would be attached. The main part of the pool has two return jets and the spa has about 5 jets.

So after now reading up on pressure side cleaners, I'm a little confused. I don't have a dedicated return line that the cleaner could be hooked up to. Is there any way it would otherwise work?

Sorry for the delayed response but I wanted to get a picture of it. Looks like I do have a booster pump. I turned on the switch while the main pump was running but nothing happened. Shared album - Shawn Murphy - Google Photos

First year in new home with pool. Next to the light switch there is another switch labeled "pool cleaner". Shared album - Shawn Murphy - Google Photos Any idea what this does? I've been afraid I'd break something by turning it on.

The more I read about getting a new pump, I think I might go with a variable speed after all. Would the Pentair SuperFlo VS be a good choice for my current setup?

I am looking to replace my Pentair Challeger pump and 1.5 HP AO Smith motor (B2858). My inground pool is approx. 25,000 gallons and my filter is a FNS Plus 48 sq ft DE filter. I'm not sure if I want a single speed or two speed. I guess I don't have the need for a variable speed. I'd like...

I scheduled an appt for service. Hopefully it's an easy fix for them.

I was able to get the skimmer to maintain suction by closing off part of the main drain. Unfortunately now I just tried to backwash (DE filter) and the pump lost prime about 3 backwash/rinse cycles in and now it won't come back. I take the pump basket off and the water is down but then comes...

Ok, I'll give that a shot and report back. Thanks for the advice Jim!

Seeing how I noticed leaks at the plug and pipe into the pump basket housing, is there anything I should try before I replace it?

Now I'm having trouble getting the skimmer to maintain suction. It will last for a few hours and then die out. I did notice a very small leak at the plug on then pump basket and also on the pipe coming into the pump basket. When I turn the pump on and then back on it primes no problem. Bubbles...

Turning the red knob worked. Skimmer is sucking good now! Thanks for your help.

Here is what it looks like. As you can see the drain and skimmer come in on the same side. Shared album - Shawn Murphy - Google Photos