Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

Hi all, first post on my first visit lol. I have a feeling I'll be here alot this spring. I picked up a diamethicus (sp?) earth pump a few months...

I am preparing to buy a solar cover reel. I can get the Odyssey EMX, the Horizon HV-10, or the Feherguard Handler Plus for about the same price. Is...

I'm trying to decide on which solar reel to order. Is there much difference in them? Which ones have you tried. Do you like it? If so, why or why...

We bought a house with a 25,000 gallon IG vinyl pool, with a broken heater (completely disconnected) last year. The kids and I loved the pool during...

I have an older pool with a Nautilus FNS DE filter and a Pac-Fab 1hp pump. Just started the Spring opening and my water is dark green pond status. ...

Hey all, I did my 1st pool opening with no real problems except 1 valve is sticking a little. I can open and close the valve but it is difficult. ...

Okay - my pool is a warm and toasty 85 degrees. So it doesn't need the heater right now. BUT the pool heater is sitting in the garage. It is a...

I can't find it in the forums anywhere, but what is the best way to set up the eyeballs for optimal skimming in my pool? I have an approximately 20...

Should I investigate converting my 2 HP Whisperflo to a 2-speed? I have a 37-40K gallon pool, solar, swg, etc. The pump is not very old. As far as...

The valve in my skimmer into the filter can be twisted to control the flow between the skimmer(top) or the intake at the bottom of the pool. It...

I had my IG vinyl pool put in this past year and the stairs got dirt/clay splattered on them... Now I am trying to get the spots off (Orange/Red) the...

Can Any One Recommend A Good Automatic Vacuum For A 15 X 30 Ag

Should I buy neverlube valves for my solar line separator or can I just use simple plain ball valves? The price difference is quite significant....

Hi! I have a 37000 gallon IG pool/spa combo. I have a 2 hp pool pump and another 2hp pump dedicated to spa jets. My system is operating at 22...

I am planning to purchase a 15'x25'x52" oval pool. I decided on a sand filter, and possibly adding a chlorine generator. What size pump (in HP),...

Having some strange behavior with my Indoor controller. After 9:30 PM the last wo days (doesn't start at the same time), I'll notice the Pump/Spa...

Hi! I wanted to let you all know that the Turbo Solar Fish has definitely been improved to make it more reliable over last year's version. If you...

The clamp on my barely-used-1-season old extension pole is starting to give out. I can tighten it till it wont tighten anymore, but it wont hold...

Anyone have experience with the Pentair Intelliflow?

I'm doing a partial DIY fiberglass install 14X30, 3-6 ft deep, and the DIY equipment package the company put together is expensive to say the least! ...

I have a Triton II and it has a slide valve that you twist and push or pull to set it for backwash or normal flow. Its kind of sticky and I'd like to...

The railing for my stairs are secured by metal screws that go through the stairs and into the railings. The screws always seem to enlarge the holes...

Another problem. My booster pump was leaking so I had the guy out. He fixed it, I came home and the vacum was working (although not as strong) but...

I just finished installing my new water feature... it was very easy, worked like a charm, and has a nice effect. Probably good for aeration too. I...

Hi, We opened our pool this weekend. When I went to turn on the heater the display didn't turn on or light up. I have power to the unit which...

I just installed a solar reel on the outside of my 24' round AG pool. I used 7 straps spaced 3' apart - since the cover is round, it doesn't roll up...