Pumps, pipes, filters, lights; covers, valves, heaters, coolers; filling and draining . . .
I've spent the last three years (yes, that's THREE) rebuilding my existing pool that was originally built in the mid 50's. Lots of problems, lots...
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I tried to vacuum my pool today the exact same way as I did it last year but I am barely getting any suction. Last year I could barely pick the...
Hello, I just bought a house that has a gunite pool with a single main drain. The pool is probably 40 years old. I haven't been able to locate...
Hello, I'm planning to install solar panels for my 36x18 IG pool. There are eBay sellers currently selling either SunGrabber or SunHeater solar...
I would like to hear experts' experiences with how to best apply DE to your filter membranes. 1. I have a 2-speed pool pump, with full at 1.5...
I just noticed that the clear-top Jandy "Check Valve" that's somewhere in the pipeline is leaking (water seeps through and drips). I have some...
First house first pool etc. Had a company come out and drain and pressure wash pool and epoxy paint ( forclosed house 3+yrs of algae ) They are...
Ok, so my pool pump is dying and needs to be replaced. The problem is that it is extremely old, about 30 years, and pumps were not nearly as...
Can someone please help estimate my Total Resistance to Flow (Feet of Head), I'm having a hard time with this. Pool specs: In-ground 30,000...
Designing a new IG residential pool. I am digging through posts on this topic but I wanted to post my own pool specs (still in the design phase). ...
Are there positives/negatives to stretching your daily turnover rates out as long as possible over the whole day? Assumptions: Adjustable GPM...
I'm buying a house with a 35K gallon IG gunite pool. The pool is probably 30-40 years old. The old owner was 90 years old, and I don't think she used...
Hi, When I bought my house, the pool system has an American Products 6 position (7 when you count removing the handle notch) multi-port valve for...
Hello everyone; New to the pool business (just got a brand new pool), we decided to go with the Pool Pilot. After a rather long wait for the...
I have a Hayward comfort zone natural gas heater which I am trying to fix. I need to find an electrical schematic but I cant read the model #...
How long do I run my filter to turn over the pool water one time? My manual doesn't say. Under "Specifications", it states that the design flow...
Hi all, I'm looking to add a timer to our new pool setup and have seen the Intermatic mechanical ones, but I'm thinking digital. Saw the Intermatic...
I have a Raypak RP2100 (ng) heater for my inground pool. It is 15 years old and haven't had any notable problems yet with it. I have replaced the...
I have a 12,000 gal. IG pool with an IntelliFlo pump. I've read that running the pump around 1000 rpm is most efficient, but my salt generator...
I have a Magnetek 8-177457-02 pump that is about 9 years old. It just started popping its internal breaker but not the one on the control panel. ...
My 4 year old Pentair SuperFlo refused to start this week. The shaft appeared to be seized. I just ordered a WhisperFlo and will be installing it in...
I've got a approximately 2 year old Hayward Power Flo Matrix 1 hp pump. Yesterday I noticed that the pump had tripped breaker (it's practically...
I'm getting a very small amount in the middle. Cool web site alot of info!
Just wondering if anyone ever raises the water level in AG pool above the skimmer. Thanks, Mark.
Just installed AGP a couple of weeks ago. The deck should be completed this week. I need some advice on pool covers for when I close the pool. My...
Hi everyone. Started up the pool yesterday and the Valve on top of my sand filter is leaking around the brim (if you will). It is leaking in the...
New to the forum. Trying to see what I can learn on Solar Heaters.
Hello all, Thank you for the site as it has helped me greatly the past three years. We just sold our current home to get a larger home for the...
I am sure this has already been addressed somewhere in the forum, but I am a new user and the search function in the forum has been disabled until I...
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,...
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