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  1. techman65

    Pump making loud noise

    Here are a couple pics of the pump motor.
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    Pump making loud noise

    No water leaking. I'll see about getting some pump pics and posting them.
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    Pump making loud noise

    Today I discovered my pump making a loud noise that concerns me. Wondering if the bearings are going bad or something. I’ve included a recording and am hoping someone can provide insight on what may be going on. Thanks!
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    Trying to clean pool after Helene

    Yeah, I was afraid of that. I may have to punt and call the pool company on this one. Thanks so much for your help in troubleshooting this.
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    Trying to clean pool after Helene

    I just tried the bladder. First I tried putting it in the skimmer, but didn't see anything pushed to the pump. Next I put it in the pump and for a while I did see water coming up into the skimmer, but then it died down to a trickle. Attempted to prime again with no success. How long should I...
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    Trying to clean pool after Helene

    Thanks for the tip. Headed to Home Depot to get one of these.
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    Trying to clean pool after Helene

    Just tried it again while looking in the skimmer. The water in the skimmer is not moving at all - completely still. Also tried the garden hose trick and am not seeing it come up in the skimmer. Starting to wonder if the pipe from the skimmer to the pump is blocked somewhere.
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    Trying to clean pool after Helene

    Just tried it for 3 minutes with no success.
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    Trying to clean pool after Helene

    Water level is 50% up. I have also included a photo of the equipment. Thanks
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    Trying to clean pool after Helene

    I don't have a weir door. Also to answer your earlier question, I just have one skimmer. Thanks
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    Trying to clean pool after Helene

    Just checked the impeller and it was clear. Also tried it on recirculate just now and it pretty much does the same thing. Here is a brief video of what it does.
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    Trying to clean pool after Helene

    Should I just stick my hand in there or is there a better way? Thanks.
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    Trying to clean pool after Helene

    Hi all, My home in Augusta, GA was hammered by Helene a couple weeks ago and I am trying to get started clearing the pool of a massive algae bloom. We finally got power back yesterday and am trying to get the pump running; however, I can't get it to prime for some reason. Water level is good...
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    Weird pump behavior

    @Texas Splash -- thanks for your reply. I went ahead and replaced the O-ring under the pump lid again as I saw the last one had an imperfection in it. Once I did that, the air hissing stopped and I am no longer seeing the water squirting out the sides of the pump lid. The impeller/shaft seals...
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    Weird pump behavior

    Hi all, I am experiencing some weird issues with my pump recently and was hoping to get some insight on what may be going on. I had an algae bloom a few days ago so am in the middle of the SLAM process. I have a Hayward Super Pump which has been pretty rock solid in the past. Recently...
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    Any way to cover up black epoxy?

    Hi, I recently had a leak detection company come and test my pool for a leak I'd been battling for a while. They came out and identified the leak and patched it. However, the patch was made with black epoxy for some reason. The tech made the patch before saying anything to me about it and I...
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    Green pool

    Here is where I always get my reagents https://tftestkits.net/
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    Why is Polaris 280 just filling with water and no debris

    Good call on cleaning the bag. I used some mild detergent and that seems to have made the bag more porous. The Polaris is now able to pick up debris.
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    Why is Polaris 280 just filling with water and no debris

    Checked the jets when the booster pump was off and they were working fine.
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    Why is Polaris 280 just filling with water and no debris

    Maybe a combination of water and air. I just know that previously the bag would get filled with debris and now it gets very little debris. I have tried swapping out the bag with a different one, but that makes no difference. And yes, I am fighting algae currently. Am in the midst of a SLAM...
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    Why is Polaris 280 just filling with water and no debris

    Hi, I have a relatively new Polaris 280 that I purchased last year. This season it seems whenever I check the bag for debris it is filled with water instead. I would think the bag would be too porous to just hold water but that doesn't seem to be the case. Have tried opening the zipper slightly...
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    Problem during pump motor install

    Just wanted to send a last update on this one. I was not able to get the brass part off myself after trying lots of different things. However, I discovered a local machine shop and took the pump motor to them. They were able to grind the brass part off without damaging the drive shaft. Cost...
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    Problem during pump motor install

    Agreed on the stupid slot! No way to get inside either. I don't own a Dremel but am checking with a friend to see if he might have one I can borrow.