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Sounds like the thermal overload. This can trip for several reasons. Check this link for more info: http://www.inyopools.com/HowToPage/how-to-replace-the-thermal-overload-protector-on-an-ao-smith-motor.aspx

I would be very careful! When we had our hardscaping done in 2008 there was a whole lot of concrete dust in the pool from cutting all the pavers. Running the pump caused the pool to cloud up due to all the stone dust. Running the vacuum immediately clogged the filter. If if there is a layer of...

I have the Hayward model you reference and it’s fine. In its eleventh year of service and no problems so far. Goo luck whatever you choose.

My sand filter doesn’t generally have a pressure rise during normal operation. It’s really only in the spring with a lot of pollen in the pool or after vacuuming and picking up fine debris that I have to backwash.

The first pic you posted shows 2 separate suction side intake lines. Each has a shutoff valve. The one on the left is closed, the one on the right is open. If both skimmers are on the same intake line (the open valve), do you know what the other intake line (the closed valve) is for? If the...

Just follow the steps outlined above and you should be fine. It’s not clear if you have one valve that serves both the skimmer and the bottom drain or if these are separate valves. If it’s one valve where you can select skimmer or main drain or off, turn it to off after you shut the pump off. If...

If you have a standard Hayward 6-way multiport valve - Filter is at 12 o’clock, Waste is at 2 o’clock, Closed is at 4 o’clock, Backwash is at 6 o’clock, Recirculate is at 8 o’clock, Rinse is at 10 o’clock. I have this valve on a Hayward sand filter installed in 2007. I do not have an air...