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It looks like there is a return line right above that area. It may be forcing the hose away from that area. It looks like there is a current away from that side of the pool. If you don't have a "directional" eyeball fitting there, get one and have it point down. That in itself will help keep...

If you get the RJ60 and want to mount it vertically, be sure that it is in a pipe that has upward waterflow to be sure the plates are covered at low RPM. If it is on the pipe with downward flow the cell may not fill completely and the plates not be covered. That's why you invert that cell with a...

Angle at the top. Why? I don't know, that's how the manufacturer does it. Probably helps evacuate the air. faster. It is there to make sure that any air in the system does not allow the top of the plates to be uncovered as the water (and any air) flows through the cell. Too low and the plates...

Average heat increase with a properly sized (80% coverage) system is 5-7 degrees per day. Average heat loss is 3-5 degrees at night. Both without a cover. It hasn't changed in the 34 years I have in the pool industry. Regardless of all the calculations, if you expect anything different you may...

Preference and budget. Internally, virtually all filters of a type are the same. In the case of DE. they all use the same grids unless it is a cartridge DE.

New filter time.

Where is it leaking? A crack? At the O ring? Most leaks can be stopped safely. A crack can't be.

A larger heater heats the water faster. Because the heat exchanger is larger, it heats more water at a pass through it than a smaller capacity, in BTU, heater. And, it overcomes the heat loss off the surface of the vessel better. Unless you have a very old pool that has only one return, usually...

Yes, the shaft seal leaked. That's what damaged the front bearing. You will still need a GO KIT 80V. That has the shaft seal and O rings needed to reinstall the motor. If you have a motor shop do the work, they will likely require you to also purchase a new seal from them as well, it seems to be...

Your pump failed because the seal leaked/wore out and damaged the bearings. It happens to all pumps eventually. My EcoStar is 15 years old and zero issues, regardless of the opinion of others. And it was one of the series that Hayward had issues with. New pumps are in the $200.00-$3000.00 range...

You can't beat "free" fuel. That changes the entire equation on a wood-burner as long as you are willing to put in the work to keep the fire going.

Since the backwash valve would be removed with a cartridge filter you could move the filter tank away from the house (its touching the clamp now) and have some room for opening it when cleaning. Most filter tanks of a 300sq. ft. filter or larger are the same size as you have now in diameter...

As long as your pump is now plugged into a standard outlet that cord will be fine. If one of the prongs on the plug from the pump now is at 90 degrees to the other, you have a 20 amp outlet. If not it is a standard 15amp outlet that has been powering your pump. Not likely that an Intex pump...

Completely normal for a VSP. Some do it, some don't. Some that I have installed never do it. Mine has for 15 years. You will probably find that there appears to be less "air" at low speeds after the filter is freshly cleaned.

Not happy with the pump or just need a new motor? While no longer made in this country, 2-speed motors are still available. Any VSP that can use relay control could be used with that old Compool system.

Sounded like you wanted to be able to shut the water to the manifold with the ball valves. You need to change the handle position to do that. Otherwise, yes it was put the way it is in the picture so as to lessen the possibility of deadheading the system. Installers do that regularly.

Which pump? VSP? Speed? Clogged impeller? Clogged suction plumbing? Valve in the wrong position?

I have never seen that screen stay in place after a while as the plastic gets changed by the tablets. Since I actually recommend to customers to remove those, I don't give it much thought now. If you are going to use tablets it is best to use a floating feeder that will add a small amount of...

Your gas line is a 3/4" line, you measure the inside diameter. Has anyone checked the incoming gas pressure? If it is too high, it will "blow" past the main gas valve when it is open (it can only regulate a certain amount of pressure measured in inches of water column, with a maximum of 10 or...

You probably need a new O ring. It happens. Have replaced many of those O rings.

Loosen the handle on that valve all the way (remove the knob/nut), lift the handle so that it is on the other side of the stops, as it should be, replace the knob/nut. You will then be able to completely shut that port. It looks like the handle was placed that way so that the system could not be...

That area seals with an O ring. A small internal leak is not an emergency, many of those filters do that on occasion. Is it leaking to the outside of the tank? We always worry about those leaks. Either way it usually means that something needs to be tightened a small amount. Low pressure does...

"After that, anywhere in front of the pump would be suspect." The noise is cavitation. The pump is starving for water. Every hose connection is suspect. In the picture there is a collapsed hose on the left right at the pool. That is an area I would look at. Is that the plugged port? Or, don't...

Do you have 120V or 240V available? If only 120V, your options are limited. The Doheny pump is an above-ground designed pump, the B&D an in-ground, very different pumps. The Doheny pump will work on 120V, the B&D (Calimar, Circupool, Blue Torrent, all the same) only 240V. There are VSPs that...

A "top mount" sand filter will come with a new valve, they are not interchangeable between brands unless it is specified in the instructions. Tank dimensions only have to be slightly different and it will leak. Doheny's has been around a long time. For years they were only available to larger...

What do you consider a "good" set? There are several aftermarket grids available, but that is an older style DE filter (originally made by Purex) that isn't seen a lot anymore so there aren't as many options. Unicel FG-1260 is a good substitute, but can be nearly as expensive as OEM.

You won't damage the plumbing running it at full speed, but there is virtually NEVER a reason to do so. You won't damage the plaster and any one that tells you different doesn't have a clue how a pool operates. All pools are "salt" pools if they have ever had any chlorine added to them. Your...

Starving the pump of water does not eliminate the suction it has. It is now getting air in place of the water from anywhere it can, most likely the pump lid O ring. That would be the most common place to look. After that, anywhere in front of the pump would be suspect.

If there is flame at the pilot, it the ignition system sparks, that's how it is lit, unless this is a "standing-pilot," millivolt heater. Does the heater have a 120V or 240V wiring powering it (one or the other)? If not you probably have a bad pilot generator.

Looks good. Looks good.