Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

Do all 2 speed pumps run off of 220 voltage? I remember when the electrical was put in that they ran 2 lines, but I don't remember what the voltage...

I have a 20,000 gallon inground pool with a sand filter and have had a 1 hp pac fab pump for about 12 years. My pump motor recently started making...

Hi....I have a Hayward Max-Flo II 2 speed pump that trips the breaker instantly when turned on....I have 250 volts between the common and high speed...

If you change from single speed 220v pump to 2 speed, wouldn't you need to replace the control box so you could control the time on each speed? Or...

I have the pentair Dynamo 2 speed pump (3/4 HP). I run it in low speed 99% of the time, but on certain occasions I need to put it in high speed to...

I have a pump that sounds like a diesel idling on low but normal on high. Any ideas?

Hi, I have a 1.5 hp full-rated single speed pump (SF = 1.47) that I want to replace with a more effient model. It's for an in-ground 15k gal pool...

I was wondering what is the purpose for a "2 stage skimmer basket", if that makes sense. I have a skimmer basket and there's another part that slips...

I have a 2 years old Hayward Ecostar failed to start. Just vibrate and making clicking noise for 1 second, and trying to prime, Then got the Drive...

Is it true that a 2" pipe can only push 73 GPM so a pump that can push more will be useless?

My 20x40 vinyl IG has 2" piping all around (found poolforum before my build, thank goodness). My PB was reluctant to use 2", but I convinced him. I...

I am curious if there are any major differences between a 1HP pump that runs on 115V or 220V. I know the 220V will run cooler but as far as energy...

Ok..there are my specs. I have been browsing (lurking) and learning from these forums since 2003 when I first got my AG pool (thanks to pooldoc,...

Hi all - I'm looking to replace my very very old sand filter - a Hayward, 24", 3.14 sqft with the plumbing side mounted. I'd like for it to be so...

Newbie here! I live in South Florida and yesterday my pool temp was 94 degrees. My brother has an in ground pool and has these PVC things that...

Hi, I wasn't getting any suction after backwashing my de filter, the only way I could get the filter going was to shut down all intakes except the...

Not quite sure what's going on, but I've broken 2 skimmer baskets in the last 2 weeks. The first one I chalked up with my being a newbie. I was...

Hello, All. We have a 18 x 36 IG vinyl rectangular, and twice My Wife and I have woken up to debris being thrown in the pool. Sadly the liner is...

I have another thread here about an ongoing suction leak. Thought it would be best start new topic here. I rebuilt my ortega 3 way valve the other...

Hi all, what a great forum. Any advice is appreciated. Learning a lot about the pool maintenance, but am now facing something I have not done...

Hi, We currently have an inground pool with a Hayward Perflex EC75 DE filter w/a 1.5 hp pump. We only have the skimmer basket and two return lines....

Planning on opening pool soon, remember last year had a pinhole in one of the flexible hoses for pump/filter. The local pool store wants a...

Saw my pump running at 37psi the other day and shut it off until I could address it. Yesterday I pulled the DE grids and cleaned them in a bath of...

New pool owner here. I'm looking for the (most regularly suggested here) solar pool cover for our new, FREEFORM pool, which is built on a hill...

I have a Pentair Sand Dollar SD-40 filter. Last year I noticed water seeping from under the handle. In the early spring I removed the valve top...

I'm about to order a solar cover and reel for my pool. We've got a 4x8 step section in our pool. Those of you who have a solar cover and a step...