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My buddy just aquired a liner Salt Water Pool with a Cartridge filtration system. I used my TFP testkit to get the following numbers: FC- 3.5 CC- 2.0 TA- 110 CH- 225 CYA- 30 PH - within tolerance Water is overall pretty clear but he appears to have some black algae growing on the steps. Using...

I notice with this particular model, the capacitor is commonly unscrewed and moved off to the side so that you can fit the wrench to secure the shaft so that you can twist the impellar off. Maybe for that reason?

Hey all, with how loud my current pool motor is, I have decided to replace it after 4 years. I could have removed and attempted to repair it, but I found a replacement motor for $210.00 (Pool Store selling same motor for $360.00 btw) so that seemed like fairly reasonable fix. My one question...

My rates going up as well here, Scranton, PA area! So, not sure what the start cap is... but the issue was the switch cover for the pump power switch. After four years, the switch cover was not fully engaging the switch behind it. Crazy... the motor works but definitely sounds louder than it...

Hey all, so this pump let me down after just four seasons in the Northeast. Powered it on Saturday and heard just the hum, no water pump. Tried it twice more and now not even a hum, completely dead. I have my electrician coming over to double check the electric, but assuming it is the motor...

So this was the comment that lead to my fix. Firstly, thank you. The basket not filling with water alerted me and furthered my theory that the issue must be between the skimmer and the pump. Fior teh heck of it, I tried to blow the line again wondering if there was debris in the line or maybe...

Pump Gasket looks good, weir door functioning properly.

Weir door?

Would too much water cause this? My levels are high, trying to run waste to reduce level, water level is close to top of skimmer mouth. Impeller was checked, clear. Baskets are clear. Intake is clear in the skimmer. I will double check the O ring. What do you usually use for O ring lube?

The water is not getting above basket level, if over not much at all.

I would agree the pump sounds steady, but you can here the gushes of water which appears to start right out of the pump, theory further supported based on the backwash and waste cycle which cuts out everything else. I would say pumpe does sound a little louder than it has been over the years.

Not sure if this will work: iCloud

I checked the baskets, checked for air leaks, checked the impeller, and made sure basket was full of water. Ran on backwash, rinse, filter, and waste all the same reaction.

Only start of fourth year for my pump, shouldn’t these typically last longer? Any suggestions on a fix before I call in a repair man? It’s a heyward, out of warranty. The pressure keeps popping between zero and 5, not moving very much water. Any suggestions on a do it yourself fix?

Anyone have a suggestion on how I can get some anti freeze into this return line? It lays flat and has a 90 degree angle, I tried a tube hooked to a funnel, but the tube would not make the angle. Tried blowing it thru with a shop vac and that just made a mess, I might have gotten some in, but...

Manny, did the O ring fix your issue? I have been getting some sand as well, and it sucks because it just builds up in the liner crevices and on my pool seat.

All I am saying is it has worked well for me. I am not sure what makes you think the pool was built poorly. It has been easy to keep clean and there is plenty of circulation, I rarely even need to use the hand skimmer. This pool has been an absolute joy to own and maintain. Yes, I understand...

Hello all, I am wondering if you can give me some advice on the proper way to blow my lines. I am new to the closing process but want to learn to do it myself as it is getting expensive. As you can see in the picture the circle at the bottom right is my saltwater cell which will be unhooked in...

Hi, this is my first pool, I would like to state that. Following the TFP water balance methods, I have always had clear water. The filtration pull is pretty impressive, though without swimming or manipulation there is some buildup around the steps. When I opened this year after a mild winter...