Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

Cant get my cholrine up. Been using aqua chem 3" tablets in a floating dispenser. Previous years I just set it on full open for about the first...

I have a quick question about circulation. My pool is 21'W X 40'L, shallow end is 4', deep end is 9'. (indoor) I have two skimmers, one is...

I am installing my solar panels now and have them laid on the ground. I am trying to figure out the best way to mount them. I was thinking of...

Greetings, Now that I have my pool off of Baq and sparkling clear thanks to the BBB method, I want to start addressing some of the other issues that...

HI All, I have a 333K Sta-Rite heater installed on my 18x36 IG with spa. The spa is separate and in winter we usually close the pool but leave the...

I have a 13000 gal pool with one skimmer, no drain and 1.5 inch pipes. I've narrowed it down to these two: WhisperFlo model: WF-23 STANDARD...

we are looking into buying a solar heater but wonder if it hurts the pump because it makes pump work more ???? our pool is 27' round and we bought 2...

We are in the planning stage of an IG 16x34 liner pool. An option we have is replace the standard light with the Hayward ColorLogic offering. This...

After getting brave by all you do-it-yourselfers, I decided to fix my pool light myself. I noticed that there was water in it - about half way up. ...

Ok, I have a 15X25 Oval Above Ground pool. On both ends of the wide side of the pool, I have support poles with a cable crossing the pool and...

I havent seen a thread on this topic so I thought I would ask. My hayward EC45 blows dirty water into the pool right after I bump it. The filter is...

Hopefully this is in the appropriate section... Trying to figure out if I need a 6' or 8' board. There are already stands, the upside down U style...

I just moved into a new house aver a month ago and it has a pool. I figured out my first problem that I got no response in this forum to, but I do...

I need to replace the solar blanket on my 15x24 AG. I always see mailings that list different blankets and pricing for AG & IG of the same grade and...

Hey folks, I'm assuming this will have zero affect in raising the pool temp, but I want to see if anyone else has done it (with success). Has...

It was windy yesterday and i was putting a little DE into my skimmer to help sand- filter filter better and some blew onto the water,or it is...

Hi All, For the past two days, I've been filling my AG 14'x22' AG pool and getting the chemicals balanced. Since most of the posts I've read on...

I know I'm gonna sound like a total newb here (which I am), but is it ok for me to run my Pump when it's raining (for hours on end?) How about the...

After running the pump and sand filter for several days the pressure will rise from 10 to 20 psi. The question is when I shut the pump off lets...

Hello everyone, For an in ground pool what type of skimmer is best? The one with the door or the one that has the skimmer basket that floats up and...

I am trying to get rid of all my algae right now, but I read somewhere that you need to clean your filter after you get rid of algae.Does pouring all...

Hi All, With some people pushing 2 speed pumps for energy efficiency would it be possible to put a single speed pump on a rheostat or electronic...

I am shopping for a heater for my 18x36 IG pool and wondered if anyone has experience or information on tankless heaters? Comparisons on cost and...

hi Guys, I own an older version of Aquarite and I've been replacing the TCells on a yearly basis eventhough I clean them every 3 months with...

I have a new pool with looped returns, and noticed a few air bubbles in the return jets - not a ton, but a few - is this normal? If not, is there...

I have a Triton II 100 with ZeoSand (300#) in it - the operating pressure is around 9 PSI - this seems lower than what most others I see posting have...

I currently have a hydramax II, 1.5 hp pump made my hayward (for leslies). Could I take the motor off of this pump and Install it on a Hayward Super...

I've been a pool owner for 9 years now and usually can solve issues with logic...This one has me stumped !:confused: When I opened my pool this...

I have a 18 x 40 vinyl pool. We have gotten 5 inches of rain in the last 48 hours, and are expecting more in the next day (thanks to Tropical Storm...