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Hopefully these photos are sufficient. If not, I will take some more this evening. The photo may not show this clearly, but inside the skimmer, there is a notch which helps to secure the basket. The basket and vacuum attachment both share this notch as well. The notch is what is giving me...

Hello All, I haven't been on here in a while, but I sure could use your help again. I need to replace my skimmer, and the original pool installer has no idea or records of what was installed. So instead of looking at replacement parts, I am just going to replace it. Can someone give me a...

Update to Plumbing Issues: This could read as the confessions of a first-time plumber, but I will spare most of the details. One, when plumbing vertically, it is extremely challenging to find any leaks downstream from the first one. Both of the leaks that I assumed were coming from the elbow...

Yes, I'm using Flex PVC, not the flex hoses. I have studied the problem a little and have decided to revamp my efforts. I am applying some silicon around the elbow joints since I have a little leak at a couple of those (first timer error, I guess). The big problem is at the SWG. It came with...

Hope someone has some words of wisdom for me this morning. I hard plumbed, or attempted to hard plumb, my pump, filter, and SWG this weekend using SpaFlex PVC. My problem was the PvC elbows and fittings did not seem very snug before cementing, and of course they are all leaking without any...

Thank you. I'll skip the gravel and follow the instruction manual. Daniel

I've seen this topic debated before, and was looking for a recommendation. I am going to install a Hayward 24" sand filter, S244T, and wondering if I should put a layer of pea gravel in before the sand. The instruction manual doesn't mention this at all, but does recommend that I fill the tank...

Thanks Jason, That is what I was looking for. I will call Hayward to confirm before I purchase. And thanks for the other info. I am glad to hear the SWG will have its own unions. As for the filter, I guess I thought maybe their was a union kit for it also. However, the solvent on unions...

Thanks to everyone on this forum I am confident this will be a great summer for enjoying my pool. I have ordered and anxiously awaiting delivery of my new filter, pump, and sag. I would like to hard plumb my equipment and was looking at the Hayward union fittings. However, I have no idea...

I should probably ask which model you would recommend using?

Thank you. My equipment is pool side, so I will order the RJ. My pump / filter has a straight blade plug, so I don't need the TL. Thanks again for all your help.

I am now ordering a better pump and filter system for my pool, thanks to all the helpful feedback from this forum. I was in the process of ordering a Hayward Aquatrol SWG today and noticed at least two different model numbers. Does anyone know the difference between the various Aquatrol SWG...

Thanks everyone. I'll go with that Hayward combination and post on my results this summer.

Okay, after searching all of the message boards I have found the following combination of pump and filter / SWG. By the way, this site is addictive :) * Hayward AquaTrol SWG * Hayward Pro-Series S244T 24-Inch Top-Mount Sand Filter with 1-1/2-Inch Vari-Flo Valve for In-ground Pools - $295 *...

Just in case this is a factor, the installer hard-plumbed the pump and filter in with PVC. I am grateful for this, since it seems easier to deal with than plastic hoses and hose clamps. I am hopeful, I will be able to use the same fittings for the Pentair.

I should now the answer to that question, but i really can't seem to remember. When I get home and look at the pressure valve, maybe I'll be albe to tell you the exact numbes. What I do remember is that it never went out of the zone, even when you could clearly feel the return jet pressure...

Thank you for your response. Yes, the photo is of the system I currently have installed. The first year, when it was under warranty, the dealer had to come out three times to work on the filter. The filter continually leaks, due to o-rings / seals that don't last or work. I eventually got...

Thank you for all your input it has been very helpful. This board has been great and educational. I definitely don't know what the best equipment would be, but I can tell you what isn't the best... the pump and sand filter that came with my pool. I've been running a PMX 2 hp pump and sand...

Yes, I was looking at a combo system from H2opoolproducts dot com. They are half the price of the local pool supply store. I apologize if this sounds ignorant; but if the optiflo 2 hp is basically a full rated 1 hp pump, would this still be too large of a pump? Also, thanks for the...

I am hoping someone can help me with choosing a saltwater chlorine generator and filter system for my above ground pool. The pool is 24'round and 52" deep (it is a Sharkline if that matters). I am wanting to use the Aquatrol chlorine generator. Does anyone know if I can use this SWG with...