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    Pump not completely priming, replacement impeller, diffuser, seals didnt fix

    All good questions. New o ring on the pump housing lid. Even tried a spare lid and o ring...no change. No vortex or stuck weir in/on the skimmer. No water loss, which would indicate no leak on the suction side below the water line. Added water to an above normal level before any of the other...
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    Pump not completely priming, replacement impeller, diffuser, seals didnt fix

    Sta rite pump; seems to be working fine. When I broke down the pump to check the inside, there was wear to the seals, impeller showed some hair line cracking, so I decided to replace the inner parts and seals. I had already checked for leaking on the intake side and found nothing. After part...
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    Good outflow, low suction...

    Filter pressure is 20 # with and without...this is after a backwash. Only a skimmer and main drain on the suction side (which is what is making me crazy!) There is some air in the pump basket, which has been pretty common since I bought the property 5 years ago. I intend to replace the...
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    Good outflow, low suction...

    I hope someone can help me with what I consider a weird problem. Inground pool, 1 1/2 hp pump, sand filter. I just returned to my vacation home and needed to vacuum the pool. (vacuum through the skimmer opening) In the past I have had good suction. Now I have very little suction. I have no...
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    sand filter issues-need some help!

    My guy says that is the problem...gasket was all bunched up! Thanks for the confirmation. Another quick question if I may...I understand the gasket needs to be contact cemented in place. If so, any special cement? Or will regular contact cement work? Thanks in advance Bob
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    sand filter issues-need some help!

    Just received a call from the caretaker of a rental home I own. Last week there was an algae bloom in spite of ph and chlorine being correct. Did a "super shock" treatment and looks like the algae has died (brownish color instead of green) but the sand filter is not clearing it up. Its a Triton...