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    new pool build pump issues

    It was the excell 1.5 pump replaced with a jandy VSP pump today and it primed in 3 seconds, then had massvily more flow . Contacted pool warehouse will get the pumps exchanged and I guess allow it to take up space in the attic.
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    new pool build pump issues

    Pump lid is sealed all unions are sealed there are no plugs in the scammers we have tried priming of water hose for three minutes and reverse primary with no success feeling well
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    new pool build pump issues

    pump front front Thanks for all the help this is really frustrating after beeing forced to finish the pool myself.
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    new pool build pump issues

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    new pool build pump issues

    I did not lube the orings prior to assembly. Yes this is a new set up the pump is roughly three feet above water. we have tried priming the pump with a water hose, 5 gallon bucker. you end up filling the pool. 0 PSI in the filter the pump is running fulll speed. Trying to upload pictures...
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    new pool build pump issues

    14x29 fre form pool all plumbing was pressure tested before and after back fill. The pump will not fill and run as designed. is the head height I am asking of the pump to much, am I asking it to pump to high? its pumping water just not enough to fill the pump basket or provide pressure in the...
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    New pool build in North Florida

    Base electric is in with WiFi motor controller salt gen and 2 circuits for outdoor lighting ect.
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    New pool build in North Florida

    ok so heres it the update
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    pool cage

    So we are planing a pool cage for in ground pool and going to anchor off of our house with super gutter and opposite side off of exisisting retaing wall. only question we have is we need to span 32' with peak height of 15' to match sun rooms roof. in looking at plans online for 120mph wind...
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    New pool build in North Florida

    it means that the pool kit comes with a single speed pump, and I will buy a varrible speed pump after the install. Any link to the law?
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    New pool build in North Florida

    So after selling out last house in which I did massive pool remodels on we found the perfect house for a screened in pool then covid hit. We after pool prices sky rocketing for all types we finally decided to do another vinyl liner pool. We decided on a 14x 29 mountain loch from pool ware...
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    Sider-Proof FF-PR Roll On Plaster

    Looking at buying a house that needs a ton of love one piece of which is a 700 sq foot kidney shaped pool in desprate need of some rehab. a replaster was quoted as 15k how is the side crete holding up?
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    Came home to a swamp getting frustrated

    I have taylors K-2006 test kit Amazon.com : TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES INC K-2006 TEST KIT COMP CHLORINE FAS-DPD : Swimming Pool Liquid Test Kits : Patio, Lawn Garden Borrowed same kit from my dad and my parameters are almost where I want them. FC 21 CC 0 CYA 80 ph 7.4 Salt 3700 TA 80 I never...
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    Came home to a swamp getting frustrated

    So begining of the summer I raised my CYA to 80ppm dialed in the swg and life was perfect. we went out of town for three weeks and while we were gone the power went out. my awesome VSP had an error and I was not home to hit the start button so the pool sat for three weeks growing algea. I ran...
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    Wife is sick of the noise and a new pump is going to happen

    oh and thanks for all the help guys!
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    Wife is sick of the noise and a new pump is going to happen

    Came in today and took me about an hour to install at. I can say i dont think it is 1.5hp as the flow is notably less than the 1.5hp pump it replaced but it will still do the job quite well. at 3000rpm it is not even a fraction as loud.@1500 i can barely notice it running and it is inaudible...
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    Wife is sick of the noise and a new pump is going to happen

    will do rapping up my semester and clinicals will jump on this project when I get that all done.
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    Wife is sick of the noise and a new pump is going to happen

    Maxflo VS it is. Thanks for the help guys
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    Wife is sick of the noise and a new pump is going to happen

    So is the maxflo 2300 vs the only small pump that in this size range?
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    Wife is sick of the noise and a new pump is going to happen

    City of Tallahassee, I a not looking for larger as I do not have a water fall or any other specific needs just efficient filtration in a quieter package. At some point I will add solar heating but that will be mounted to a roof directly above the pump station. At some point I may decide to try...
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    Wife is sick of the noise and a new pump is going to happen

    So I am going to replace the pump and the utility company has a $200 credit for a variable speed pump. What to get? I have no controller except for the one for the salt system. I live in Florida so run times can get long in the summer.... oh and electricity is 0.15kwh Wife is sick on the noise...
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    Double check before I get started.

    bout that much the last couple days......I decided to just let it ride, light bill went up a solid $100 by letting the pump run 24/7.
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    Double check before I get started.

    Sorry for the lack of updates got busy with school. I boght more chlorine to shock the pool and got busy so my wife decided to add it herself with the pump chlorinator running 24/7. I finally got a Chance to vacuum the pool and check the water today now that semester is almost over and I have a...
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    Double check before I get started.

    Slam- Yes, Water is Def clearing out went from swamp green to ocean green, however the massive amounts of pollen falling have the pool looking a bit yellow. i'm sure the 2.5" of rain we are supposed to get tonight will have some affect, i knew it was coming so i let the water get low. Pump...
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    Double check before I get started.

    Just added 60lbs of salt to bring me up to 3500 ppm. 6lbs of CYA I think based on my personal test I am at about 10ppm so that should bring me to 40ppm. adding this much CYA will drop the PH a bit too? So my plan is to check the FCL daily and retest the CYA and PH in a week and make any...