Search results

I have a Jandy 3-way valve that diverts water from a dedicated vacuum port and the skimmer on the suction side. This is the only way I've been able to control the amount of suction going to the vacuum. If I want more suction to the vacuum, I get less suction from the skimmer (and visa versa)...

Thanks everyone. The pump age is unknown... it came with the house, but I'm guessing ancient... I'm guessing 400 B.C. ;) I was thinking about installing a variable speed motor in my ancient pump, but was not willing to risk putting in a new motor only to have to replace the wet end soon, too. I...

Thanks... yes I still don't want to close off the possibility of running the spa at some point.

My old pump that came with the house appears dead. It is a Hayward Super II 2HP pump (SP3020EEAZ). So, I'm looking for recommendations on whether to try replacing the motor or get a new pump. I've been running this pump for 2 hours a day (even during summer), so was thinking I'd never get my...

Update... I can turn the impeller all the way around, but I have to use two hands to do it. It should turn easier than this, correct? If it is this hard to turn, does that automatically mean "new motor", or can I replace ball bearings, etc.?

Ok... I pulled out the motor. If I place my thumb at the top of the impeller (12 o'clock) and then try turning it, my thumb reaches 2 o'clock before it stops. I can then turn it back to 12 o'clock, when it stops again. It isn't exactly a "hard" stop. Once it is "stopped" I can force it a little...

Will a replacement of the seal (between motor and wet end) always be required or will it just depend on its condition?

So, I changed both the start and run capacitors, but have the same problem. If I open the pump basket and reach in with my hand toward the impeller, I can only spin it a 1/2" to the right and then back 1/2" to the left. To clarify, I can NOT spin it continuously in either direction. I'm guessing...

I ordered the capacitors from Amazon... $30 covered both of them. I was careful to select the ones that matched all of the ratings from my existing ones. I'll post back after I've installed them to see if that worked. As far as the air leak, I tried removing the filter cover, cleaning up the...

Thanks everyone. Once the start capacitor was mentioned, I searched and found a good article on inyopools: How To Select the Right Capacitor For Your Pool Pump Motor - INYOPools.com Based on that article and my symptoms (loud humming with no suction until breaker trips) it could be the start...

So, I removed the back cover and got a wrench in there to grasp the shaft. I could easily move it in either direction. However, due to the lack of space around the shaft (it is somewhat buried in there), I am only able to move the wrench about 1 1/2" before the handle hits something. Is that...

Re: Pool Pump "Died" Thanks, peirk! I'll try that when I return to the house in a few minutes and let you know. - - - Updated - - - I should also mention I was/am having an issue with my filter emptying back into the pool when the pool pump is off. So, when the pump started each...

Hey all! When I returned from vacay, I found the circuit breaker flipped to the pool pump. When I reset the breaker and turned on the pump, it just makes a loud "hum", but nothing else happens (no water suction, etc.). The pump is a very old Hayward Superpump ii 2.0 HP single speed pump that...

...or get one of these to clean your cartridge filter. :) Blaster 3000 Automatic Cartridge Cleaner - YouTube On the other hand, for something I do once a year, I couldn't justify the cost or the space to store it.

The soaking overnight in trash cans in not necessary (though it appears to work well for the poster who mentioned it). I have the Hayward C5030 and cleaned it a few days ago. It really is just removing the top of the filter, removing the cartridges, hosing them down (with a tool to make it...

*** I removed my original post once I saw you have a sand filter (which I don't have direct experience with). *** Someone will be along shortly to help you, but pease list your pool equipment in your signature (https://www.troublefreepool.com/content/115-read-before-you-post) so others can give...

Holy schmoly...I found orings I need for the valve for $30... a new value would cost me $43. Seems insane for 3 orings (2 stem and 1 "main"). Any secret sites or good off-brand o-rings that would be reliable alternatives?

Sorry... I missed this post. Thanks for the additional tips. I am happy to report that today, I believe the air leak (pressure side is resolved). I had not cleaned my filter in April/May (like I normally do before pool season)... the pressure gauge on the filter hasn't moved from 10lbs, so...

I'm afraid I don't have any "ah ha's" to share... some information from above is repeated below for clarity (I hope). :) After the pump is turned off from its 2 hour run, there is the occasional "glug" sound coming from the filter... as if the filter is being slowly drained of water. If I wait...

Ah... good to know. I will try these 3 configurations (completely understand not to run pump with the input blocked) and check for "glugging". Hopefully I'll have something meaningful to post by tomorrow. Really appreciate the help.

Thanks, Jimrahbe. You've been very helpful. I attached a photo of the inside of my skimmer to the end of this post. It appears that I have 2 holes that are open and I don't see a diverter. Wouldn't it be odd if my main drain is being by-passed? It has seemed to me over the past few summers that...

Ok... so I was able to test the "air suckage via vacuum pipe" theory without the wife. I took a single piece of vacuum hose and attached the vacuum to it. Since this piece of hose has the weights on it, the hose and vacuum stay completely submerged. I performed the switch from "mostly...

Thanks! I believe you are correct about the skimmer and main drain being on the same line. Your assumption of the vacuum port being in the side wall of the pool is also correct. When I remove the skimmer basket, I see two holes. Both appear to be open. To test the "air suckage via vacuum pipe"...

Not that I've measured, but I see no apparent water loss from the pool. Maybe I'll get some incense sticks and see if that shows a a leak above ground. Thanks!

Bubbles in the filter w/pressure drop occurs when I'm mainly using the main drain/vacuum port. So, the skimmer is not doing much at all at this time. ** But, I checked anyway... and it is as expected... when air is being sucked into the pump via main drain/vacuum port the skimmer is not doing...

Bad news... really bad new, I think. I changed out the lid's o-ring, lubed and replaced... no change. On the suction side, I have a very short piece of PVC running from the pump into a Jandy 3-way valve. One side pulls water from the skimmer, the other pulls from both the main drain and the...

Thanks, you guys! Please let it be the pump lid, please let it be the pump lid, please... ;)

When my pool pump starts (at 7:00am), there are lots of bubbles gushing out of the returns for about a minute before settling down. After the pump turns off (even hours later), you can hear a "glug, glug, glug" coming from the pool filter. It sounds like there is water being emptied from a hole...

I'm in Phoenix and dropped to 2 1/2 hours... even during the heat of summer - no problems. Like the link below mentions... lots of factors involved. I just started at 4 hours... tried it for a few weeks... no CCs and vacuum had sufficient time to clean pool floor... dropped it to 3:30 hours...