Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

my pump takes several minutes to pull water and when it finally does it runs very hot, much hotter than it has previously. it has not stopped on me...

I came looking for info....wondering if I can replace the foam in the weir rather than purchasing a whole new door/flap. It is flaking and looks...

Hi There, We have a 12 x 30" round Intex pool. Does anyone know if these types of pools are able to be used with a timer? I have purchased a...

When filter gets tuned on, it shoots what looks like green algea back into the pool for about 10-15 sec, then return water clears up. I've been...

Hey everyone- We just set up a used 18' round pool. (approx 7000 gal) I've been getting great info on getting the chemicals figured out. Everyone...

I have a Polaris 380 pool cleaner and need to replace the in wall connection that the polaris line connects to. I am ordering the tool to remove the...

Hello everyone. I have an above ground resin 15x26 oval pool with a compupools saltwater system. I have a Hayward sand filter and hayward pump. I...

First post so I hope this is routed to the correct place. I have a 24' round pool. Last year while I was travelling for work my wife and son decided...

I have very clear water, but I also run pump 24/7 should I do that, or should I for pump sake put it on a timer as so it don't run all time or should...

Hey all, We have an in-ground - in-door pool with a Pentair Tagelus Sand Filter. The pool is kinda large and we love having in our new...

We're new to the pool scene and have had a bunch of issues this summer, most of which have been resolved but they keep coming so any help would be...

I just opened my pool for the first time in several years. It has been covered this whole time but there are a lot of leaves and gunk on the bottom....

Hi all: anyone heard of recycled glass filter media? The installer who replaced my liner carries it as one of his accessory lines. The...

hey everyone im new to the forum and to home ownership, i just moved in and i noticed that my pressure gauge is reading 30-35psi so i followed...

This is my second year with our 16 x 4 Intex pool. I've been using pool chemicals from Walmart and only have the strips and drop kit right now. Each...

I'm getting about 80 gpm. I'll never get to the 244 gpm required to turn my pool in 6 hours. I would, however, like to improve upon the 80 gpm. ...

Does anyone know how many pounds of sand an old Pac-Fab PF-50 sand filter holds? I'm thinking it is 200lbs but I can't find it anywhere on the...

Question 1: What additional chemical issues might I have to worry about due to the fact that I heat my pool to 98-101 in the winter with a wood stove...

First post, I was directed to the forum by a google search but could not continue my research due to not having permission, so here it goes! I've...

hello, i have an in ground pool, salt /auto pilot/haywood pump&filter. has anyone used a low water cut off valve to shut down the pump if water...

Hi...a few months back I noticed a drip from the bulkhead fittings on the filter..it was coming from between the filter and the fitting..mostly the...

I can find the pump and filter I want to purchase on line much cheaper than the pool company wants to sell it to me. They will install but "scare"...

I want to remove the valve under the filter grid manifold. I have taken off the handle assembly that moves the valve from filter to backwash. The...

Hi everyone :) Another year, another (ongoing) problem. Our sand filter is dumping silt in the bottom of the pool. The water is crystal clear...

Anyone have experience, god or bad withe these pumps? Thanks, Kevin

Hi, I want to setup a dismantled proline sand filter for my above ground pool. The sand filter and pump are from proline and the connecting pipes...

Yesterday I changed the sand in my filter, everything seemed to go back just the way I removed it. My problem now is I have air in my lines...

we have had our pool and filter for quite a while. So long that the words for the functions have worn off the top. Are all filters arranged the same...

Does anyone have any tricks on unscrewing the Vari-Flo valve from this tank.

I am considering adding an SWG. I have recently added a new pump (Pentair intelliflo VS-3050) and am also getting a new heater (Pentair/Sta-Rite...