Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

I have several questions ?? Newbie here <-- 1.There is a red Valve that i dont know where to set it to straight up it pulls from the skimmer to...

How or what can i do to keep the pump from sending the stuff through the filter and back in to the pool through the jets HELP:eek:

Well it looks like my pool pump died and i dont know where to start so i am in need of help Here is what i have the GIST of it cause i am at work ...

my dog got mad at me cause i sprayed him with the hose so he took it out on my New Jacuzzi Motor, he pulled on the power wires till the disconnected,...

:confused: I moved my pool pump and filter to the side of my house its about 15 feet from where it originaly was my issues now is low pressue I have...

I'm looking for recommendations to replace my pool/spa heater for my spa. Is a Hayward heater as good and reliable as a Raypak? My spa overflows to...

Playing off a recent thread that highlighted www.redneckpoolheater.com has anyone ever heard of modifying a wood stove or building a custom wood...

Hey Everybody, I just bought a new booster pump for the polaris. I installed it relatively successfully, but I've still got a drip leak where the...

What is the best use of a solar cover? Do you leave it on during the day too or just at night? We just bought one. Thanks!

Hey guys, Very glad that this forum is back up! My question is -- I have a kidney shaped pool 40x20 with a solar cover, but I am tired of taking...

Hey guys, I have a little dilemma here. I have an inground pool 20x40 kidney shaped 35K gal. and an Aquacal H155 Heat pump, well now I am...

Hello everyone, thank you for participating in this amazing forum. It has been an incredible learning experience for me! I would like to install a...

Anyone have suggestions where to buy 2 & 3 way, 1.5 inch PVC ball valves? I need a few, so I would like to get them at a decent price. The local...

I have a Hayward 500W Astrolite pool light in my FG pool. It's about 4 years old with maybe 300 hours of use. The light comes on and works fine for...

Has anyone installed a pool safety fence for an in-ground pool, something like childguard.com? I just bought a house and need a fence, I like the...

i've recently had a pool installed. Looking at getting a mesh pool fence installed. are there any recommendations? pricing? should i pay for install...

Last year my 5 year old sand filter cracked up at the top just below the opening where the muti port valve enters. I figured it cracked because I...

A small issue...i am about to wire my aquarite. I found that my timer box has just one exit hole( 1/2") which my pump motor is wired to/through...

Today i went out to backwash, pushed down on the handle to turn it, which it did about 1/4 turn, and then stopped. turned it back to run position and...

Have and old light that has been leaking and throwing the GFI. Ive decided to change over to LED and have found a good sealed unit, but i need a...

after 9 years a neglected system wasn't filtering correctly, has never had a sand change and im replacing the multiport which has cracked and the...

Helping a friend fix a few things with their Shasta pool(phoenix), several of the pop ups are broken and we have been told they are QuickClean #3 ....

I just replaced the motor on my pump and it ran ok for a while (hrs) but then shut down due to overheating. It is VERY hot. Could fry an egg on it. ...

I have a Sta-Rite sand filter, when it is set to 'filter' it is also leaking out the waste side. My flat blue waste hose fills up with water. I have...

Our 5500 gal Intex above ground pool has the stock pump using the "B" filter. My question is, can your run this pump 24/7 if needed? I assume the...

Hi, I am about to purchase a home with an IG pool. I am just looking for information on what I will need to maintain this pool. I have never...

My sweep has stopped "backing up". Anyone know how to fix this?

Discovered that I forgot to reinstall the impeller ring on my Hayward Super II (2hp) pump after replacing the seal. The pump seems to be working...

the pilot light is burning but can not get the bottoms burners to light when turning the selector to hot