Best pool & spa replacement parts according to redditors

Like everyone else is saying, it's the bearings. You can get it rebuilt at a local pool shop for $100-$200. Or go brand new for about $200.
Your motor
Seals/Gaskets
D.I.Y
or pay a pool guy to do it, roughly $75-150

Manual doesn't have an exploded view. There is a check valve to keep water from backflowing from the jets when you block them, but I don't see how this part would come from it. This is the valve.

If it drains while running install this in the valve with the actuator that says JVA-24 on the white/gray logo. All you need is a big Phillips screwdriver and some lube for the orings.

If it drains while off, do the same to the valve under the actuator that is all black as well. These are the two main points that separate pool pipes from spa pipes.

If the spa drains while the pump is off in pool mode, install this in the clear valve at the bottom right of your pic.

Air bubbles are usually an air leak on the inlet side of the pump.

The filter basket is typically clear. It should fill with water completely; maybe a quart quarter (USA coin) sized air bubble at the maximum.

I kept thinking my Jandy Valves had an air leak, but once I changed out the 14-year-old pump, it finally solved the mystery!

Stuff I use for the threaded connections "Blue Oatey."
https://www.oatey.com/2370868/Product/N/Oatey-8-fl-oz-Great-Blue-Pipe-Joint-Compound

Original Pipe was thread into the pump; the PVC cemented in place. They used the "white threaded sealant" which leaked air after a few years. Cut and sectioned pipe, and installed these:

https://www.amazon.com/PACK-Hi-Temp-Union-Whisperflo-Intelliflo/dp/B00AKMV4K8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1523290774&sr=8-2&keywords=2%22+pipe+connector+pool

LPT: If you haven't done PVC Pipe Cement the first dozen times is a nightmare. Buy a 4' length of PVC and a simple 2" joint. You want to "insert and twist" to get a good seal, practice makes perfect. I've done in the past with ease home building. Three years later, darn if I don't need a days practice to get back into the rhythm of doing that. Pool guys do this daily and make it so easy, but it is a learned skill.

The hot tub level is going back down at night. Your "Jandy one-way check valves" have rubber spring loaded seals. After five or ten years (?) common item to rebuild. Pretty simple. Screws into plastic, light pressure, turn screw backward until you feel a click, now forward. Helps keep you from cross threading the housing.

Sadly between a pool and septic field, I've gotten lots of practice on those valves!

https://www.jandy.com/en/products/valves/check

Damn finger typo's today, forgive me for not correctly linking those. I'm using copy-paste and dragon speak to type this morning. Time fo meds, just another day living with Parkinson's. Oh, I have a massive magnet on a stick for finding those screws when I drop them in the grass.

If you haven't found it yet, here is the valve (best I can tell from the pic). These valves are pricey but there is only one company that makes them.

I used these: Intex Replacement Hose Adapter A w/Collar for Threaded Connection Pumps (2 Pairs) - 4 Pieces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ND3CVLZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_rDNSCb5KB3FJ0

I put them at my filter in/out so the hoses that went into the pool were what came with my pool.

That would be fabulous, because an OEM is running upwards of $750 with a 3 year warranty right now. What gives me pause is this: https://www.amazon.com/BLUE-WORKS-T-15-Cell-Compatible-Pro-Rated/dp/B07MZ1P4HH/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=t-15+cell&qid=1565241217&s=gateway&sr=8-3

"Our BLT cell is compatible with .... 4.2 or newer Aqua Logic systems." I think my mainboard firmware is at 2.6x. Unless it is referencing something else?

https://imgur.com/n8clk8u

thinking this is the one i want with this gasket?

User on Imgur found the specific model: https://www.amazon.com/CSC-Spa-CM-4013B-Ultrasonic-Carrying/dp/B01LYHQ3FZ

These fit inside 1 1/2" pvc and are unthreaded. https://www.amazon.com/ATIE-PoolSupplyTown-Eyeball-Hydrostream-Insider/dp/B01LXPUL93?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_14 There are many options to fix this problem. But this is the kind of fitting you are looking for. I would say you may need to check your filter media first though.

I was curious about your control system so I Googled it and came across this on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/IAQUALINK-2-0-UPGRADE-SYSTEMS-IQ20-RS/dp/B00NVLM4LS

Expensive but the description says it improves reliability, signal, and compatibility. Reading the reviews looks like it might be a good option.

What size is it?


Here's a similar one https://www.amazon.com/Swimming-Rectangular-Replacement-Hayward-SP1019BA/dp/B00LZ65N2S


But will need dimensions to get a closer match.

First off why do you want to move the pump outside? It may be a slight inconvenience to have it on the patio but it will increase the life of the pump significantly. But since you do want to move it you can get a plastic pump cover something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CR6SIWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZbfGDbX2HJA7N depending on where exactly in Florida you are there’s probably a locally made product for cheaper. I know I carry one made in Palm Bay and it’s only $25. As far as the zone valves being in the sunlight a lot of valves are UV stabilized but you could also bury them in the ground and put them in a valve box. It looks like you have a flotec or an everbilt pump, can’t tell from the picture but they are both designed to handle the iron and sprinkler water just fine. The Flotec is a much better pump in my opinion and if you’re getting a new one I recommend looking into them.

They sell them: https://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-156T1978A-Switch-Trippers-Timers/dp/B000BW3ELO/

Can't go wrong with the inteliflo VSF. It's expensive but parts will be available forever and it's the most proven pump. Typically you have to buy it at a pool store.

Next best option would be the superflo VS. Much smaller pump, still very capable. If you pool is just a 20x40 without water features or hot tub the superflo would be fine. Inteliflo gives you many more options with scheduling (which you may or may not care about).

Get some 2" high temp unions (IF you do inteliflo) https://www.amazon.com/PACK-Hi-Temp-Union-Whisperflo-Intelliflo/dp/B00AKMV4K8 like these so your pump can be easily serviced in the future.

I'm in the US.

I saw this, but I wasn't sure it was the right one.

http://www.amazon.com/Zodiac-R0487200-Handle-Replacement-NeverLube/dp/B008E6LLVO?ie=UTF8&keywords=valve%20handle%20pool&qid=1464105321&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

You will need at least 1.5 times the surface area of your pool in panels on your roof. Expect to upgrade the pump, and as another poster stated, You must install an automated valve that will only send water to the collector when the roof temp is greater than the water. Remember, a solar collector is a heat exchanger and works both ways. My advice is to pay to have it professionally installed. The heat is free after the initial install. It WILL pay for itself, unlike gas/electric that turn a commodity into heat.

http://www.amazon.com/Hayward-GLC-2P-A-Heating-Control-Actuator/dp/B0051BU440/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395333265&sr=8-2&keywords=hayward+solar+controller

That is what I recommend for a control unit if you are going to do this DIY

thanks! but it doesn't look like the Handle includes the shaft. So I will probably have to purchase the whole top section of the filter.

No, no, no. You buy a SPX0714BA for $70.00 and all you have to do is remove 6 screws, pull the old top half off put the new one in (matching the notch) and screw it back down.

Vacuum plates are somewhat universal, but I hate them. They really diminish the suction to the vacuum. Why do you want one? If it's for leaves, an in line leaf canister is way better.

This is the one I always sold:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VU8PDY/ref=asc_df_B004VU8PDY5022808/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B004VU8PDY&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167126215582&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7861265911311600371&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011791&hvtargid=pla-306024698309

To schedule and turn on/off outdoor lights with from my phone. I couldn't find a dedicated product intended to replace standard outdoor timers, which are clunky, noisy, awkward.

Basically I can control lights, music, and temperature everywhere in my home from my phone. There's even products to time sprinklers from a phone, but I've gotta fiddle around with these to get the lighting right.

The little things with thumbscrews for setting the time. If they're not all of the way on to the clock, they don't like to reach the lever.