Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

Hello all, Our little guy is about to turn 2. The infant float from last year isn't cutting it, and the floats from Academy all seem to be...

I would like to join this forum to look for advice/recommendations on pool heating options. We are considering a DIY solar option, possibly with a...

I found this forum researching a new energy efficient pool pump for my 32x16 ft pool. I have calculated it to be about 15,000 gallons. Anyway, I...

3rd summer with our pool. Learning as I go... Hence the name. Multiple questions, and looking for suggestions/opinions on issue below. I...

Hello all, this is my first post and my first pool as well. We bought a house in a bank owned, As-Is situation and it happens to have a huge...

Every time you drain your DE filter, what are you guys doing with your used DE? I have heard the following: a) You shouldn't let it go on your...

I have decided to try to add some DE to my sand filter. I have followed the recommendations in another thread by premixing a little bit of DE at a...

I have to replace a Laars Lite 2 natural gas heater that is about 9 years old and not worth fixing anymore. So I'm thinking about replacing it with...

Hey folks, So, first time cleaning my Pentair DE filter...thing was filthy! Thought I had everything back together correctly, didn't see any tears...

Late last season my Hayward Power-Flo Matrix (1.5 HP) pump stopped working. I tried spinning the motor by hand it didn't bind at all so I plugged it...

I have a clog in my main drain that I believe started after I added (apprently too much at one time) CYA to a skimmer. My skimmer has two holes with...

I recently moved to a home with a pool - I've never had one before and am learning a ton. My question: what's the best way to run the solar for...

My skimmer basket seems to have lost resistance - usually I cannot remove the skimmer basket while the pump is running. It now just lifts right out. ...

Hi Everyone Quick question ... After replacing the manifold on my filter I have a steady leak coming from the belly clamp. I want to open it up...

Hey All, I wanted to find out some info about my filter/pump in regards to its adequacy in relation to the size of my pool. And based off its...

I'm a relative newbie who's been able to keep the water nice and clean. But I have a "serious" equipment decision to make at this time and would...

Hello Everyone, I have Purex Triton FNS Plus 180007 (FNSP 36 180007 36 sq. ft. 62 in.) DE Filter. Pool is cloudy and I confirmed that the filter...

About a week ago, we had so much rain in So. Florida that my pool was over-filled to the point where the pool water level was literally even with my...

My pool has a spa return, pool return, fountain, skimmer, vacuum, and main drain. Sometimes I don't use certain lines very often, like, say, the...

It's been almost a year since we began using our new, inground pool! Thanks in large part to this site, maintaining our pool has been a snap. Since...

Every time my filter turns off water from the filter flows back into the pool via the main drain. DE is entering the pool when this happens. I have...

I current have a 10x16 semi inground pool. I use the Pentair Clean and Clear filter system. I just switched my hoses to pvc flex pipes. I have my...

I am a newbie and know almost nothing about pool maintenance or pool equipment. I use a pool service to maintain the chemicals in my pool. We...

We are in the final stages of planning our install, and looking for advice on pool lighting. Are mosquitos attracted to a white light? Should we...

When I turn the pump off, to my above ground pool, it shoots out water thru the skimmer box? Does anyone know why it would do this? It works fine...

I am about to pull the trigger on a 33'x54" AG pool. I want to go with a cartridge filter. Will the pentair 420 sq ft filter system do the job? ...

Question on step #3. Do you have to dump the TSP mixture before doing the acid bath? Do think it would be a problem is you added the 10:1 acid...