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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: How Much Does Pump Efficiency Matter?

    ___________________________________ How Much Does Pump Efficiency Matter? ___________________________________ TL;DR: The difference in...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-23-2018 09:02 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: FAQs & Guides: Pool Equipment & Operations

    ____________________________________ FAQs & Guides: Pool Equipment & Operations ---- June 2018 ---- ____________________________________ ...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-19-2018 05:06 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Need advice regarding cartridge filter...

    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...

    Started by otisdog‎, 05-23-2014 03:45 PM
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    05-29-2014 10:38 AM Go to last post
  1. Unhappy Polaris Pool Cleaner WHEEL

    1 of the 3 wheels on my Polaris pool cleaner has fallen off! The plastic part on the biggest wheel that attaches to the pool cleaner broke. How...

    Started by poolg‎, 08-06-2014 07:31 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-17-2014 08:38 AM Go to last post
  2. Question Pump is shot. Shopping for replacement...

    My Hayward Power-Flow LX 1hp pump is shot. The bearings are worn and noisy. I want to replace it with a 2 speed pump, cost permitting. The pump is...

    Started by Scrapple‎, 08-12-2014 01:33 PM
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    08-14-2014 04:20 PM Go to last post
  3. Hayward Ecostar Pump - Air Issues?

    i recently had a new Hayward EcoStar pump installed for my underground pool (actually 2, first one was bad). Pump appears to be working correctly,...

    Started by jevincent1‎, 05-30-2014 11:21 AM
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    08-13-2014 07:10 PM Go to last post
  4. Anyone heard of, or had experience with flow-reversal?

    Well, I had an idea today in dealing with heating the pool more efficiently using the natural rise of warmer medium through colder ones... Basically,...

    Started by DennisP‎, 08-11-2014 05:01 PM
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    08-12-2014 01:41 PM Go to last post
  5. Unhappy Bonding equipment question

    I am working out all the final electrical details and in regards to bonding I have a good handle on how to handle the pool (above ground, so the...

    Started by DennisP‎, 08-04-2014 10:33 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    08-10-2014 04:02 PM Go to last post
  6. Pump motor making clicking noise

    Hi, I just replace my pool pump motor, I got a marathon electric motor, it is wired for 220 and when I turn it on, it starts making a noise like a...

    Started by mauruz‎, 08-03-2014 04:40 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    08-06-2014 11:44 AM Go to last post
  7. Good Solar Reel For Round Pool

    I am looking for a good solar reel cover for my 21' round pool. I would like to mount it to 4x4 posts outside of pool and not on the rails itself....

    Started by tdub65‎, 08-04-2014 10:08 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-04-2014 01:33 PM Go to last post
  8. Ortega valve repair

    Hi, I'm not that familiar with pools, but I'm a savvy DIY'er with plumbing experience. My dad past away a few years ago and so I've been taking...

    Started by rsaritzky‎, 07-30-2014 08:09 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    08-01-2014 04:43 PM Go to last post
  9. Doughboy " Aquaview" sand filter parts

    My not quite 2 year old sand filter " always stored inside in winter" tank developed a leak on the bottom along the seam. It is being covered under...

    Started by rajung‎, 08-01-2014 09:16 AM
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    08-01-2014 09:16 AM Go to last post
  10. Stuck bulkhead on a Sta-Rite System 3 Cartridge filter

    Hey guys, I finally got in all new o-rings for my System 3 cartridge filter and figured it would be a straightfoward job of replacing them all... ...

    Started by DennisP‎, 07-30-2014 09:40 PM
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    07-31-2014 08:51 AM Go to last post
  11. Pentair Minimax NT TSI w/ DDTC won't start

    My Minimax NT TSI w/DDTC does not start. The green power button is lit up on the DDTC but the display only shows "OFF". No error code is shown, but...

    Started by JMarko‎, 07-26-2014 01:42 PM
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    07-26-2014 01:42 PM Go to last post
  12. Impower pump motor problems

    I have an impower pump motor that is about 2 yrs. old. It randomly shuts off for self check error. It is set on a timer to run 10 hours a day. Some...

    Started by mllwd2000‎, 07-04-2014 09:59 AM
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    07-26-2014 08:54 AM Go to last post
  13. Pentair FNS Plus filter

    Chasing issues... I had DE blowing back into my pool. Pulled the cover off my filter and found a cracked manifold. "Easy fix" I thought. Went...

    Started by standfas‎, 07-25-2014 10:14 AM
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    07-25-2014 10:14 AM Go to last post
  14. Tips on deciding to replace pump?

    My pump has a new hum and sometimes it's very loud. I called the local pool store and they are saying it's likely I'll need to replace it for money...

    Started by Whetstone613‎, 07-23-2014 08:35 PM
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    07-23-2014 08:35 PM Go to last post
  15. 1st time pool owner...

    So, I just bought a house that has an inground pool and I am pretty much clueless on what does what on the pool. When we viewed the pool it had a...

    Started by sigtau150‎, 07-13-2014 03:58 PM
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    07-23-2014 10:43 AM Go to last post
  16. Minimax 400 pilot question

    I just bought a home with a pool that hasn't been maintained in years. One of the problems is the heater. I have a general question about a Minimax...

    Started by jjl64‎, 07-03-2014 01:56 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    07-23-2014 08:29 AM Go to last post
  17. Nicheless lights- which are brightest?

    I bought a house with pool and the only light in it is a single, dead fiber-optics thing-a-ma-ding. My only replacement option (until I resurface...

    Started by Luciusmandible‎, 06-25-2014 04:43 PM
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    07-22-2014 08:58 PM Go to last post
  18. Replacing Single Speed Motor w/ Dual Speed Motor

    Is it possible to replace just the motor on my current single speed pump with a dual speed motor, or do I have to replace the whole pump? If I can...

    Started by Sherra‎, 07-12-2014 03:29 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    07-22-2014 08:49 PM Go to last post
  19. Clogged pipe?

    Hi all, Here's my problem: For the first time, I decided to clean my pool cartridges myself this season, because it costs $50 for the pool guy to do...

    Started by butterflyblue‎, 05-30-2014 12:45 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    07-22-2014 03:34 PM Go to last post
  20. Diatomaceous Earth is Blue/Green -why

    Per other posting have been fighting liner stains all summer. FC has been maintained above 4.0 . Today thought time to open DE Hayward Filter and...

    Started by gfritz1‎, 07-20-2014 07:37 PM
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    07-20-2014 07:37 PM Go to last post
  21. Post Humming Pump and the Start Capacitor: Fixed but Still a Mystery

    I spent quite a bit of time searching for an answer to my issue, and while I found a lot of info, it took some serious digging before I got the fix....

    Started by Timmy425Oldstyle‎, 07-17-2014 11:02 AM
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    07-17-2014 11:02 AM Go to last post
  22. Pool light problem

    Hello, i purchased a used above ground 18x33 pool about a year ago. It came with two built lights, one tha aqualuminator and not sure what the other...

    Started by msom22‎, 07-16-2014 11:29 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    07-16-2014 08:26 PM Go to last post
  23. New User - Zeolite sand?

    Just adding my first post to the forum. I have a 25,000 gallon pool, still with the original plaster. It's currently running a Triton II TR100 sand...

    Started by azwaterdog‎, 07-15-2014 11:35 AM
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    07-16-2014 04:51 PM Go to last post
  24. 1 speed or 2 speed pump?

    I am purchasing my 1st AG pool (18x33). I am considering a Hayward 150 sq ft cartridge filter with a 1.5 hp pump or the same filter with a 1.5 hp 2...

    Started by max1580‎, 07-12-2014 11:07 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    07-15-2014 11:21 AM Go to last post
  25. Is my sand filter working?

    Its taking forever for the cloudy water to clear up. I can pour a pool chemical in the skimmer such as bleach or algecide. and I can see it entering...

    Started by raven2963‎, 07-10-2014 12:07 AM
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    07-14-2014 09:26 AM Go to last post
  26. Blow Through...

    Hello all. Could not find a solution anywhere on the forum or on the net. Can somebody please tell me why I'm getting blow through when I'm...

    Started by NickyG‎, 07-09-2014 08:44 PM
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    07-13-2014 06:11 PM Go to last post
  27. DE Pressure high after inadvertent use of PACL 108

    Pool store inadvertently gave me container of Poly aluminum cloride (PACL 108) instead of chlorine (same container) I put ~1 gallon into 15,000...

    Started by schoon23‎, 07-11-2014 05:59 PM
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    07-12-2014 06:46 PM Go to last post
  28. Hayward Chlorine Feeder lid stuck

    We realize that it is probably the o-ring that is jamming it. Is there any easy way to unstick it...already tried silicone lubricant, making a jig,...

    Started by imrainvi‎, 07-12-2014 04:44 PM
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    07-12-2014 06:21 PM Go to last post
  29. Brown water inside Intex filter

    I have the Intex SWG model CS7111. My water is clear and clean. pH is 6.8. Alkalinity is 80. Stabilizer is around 30-40. I have to add chlorine...

    Started by Robryan29‎, 07-01-2014 09:04 AM
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    07-11-2014 11:03 PM Go to last post
  30. Pressure gauge

    My sand filter pressure gauge was leaking so until we can get a new one, my husband removed the old one and plugged the hole. Is there going to be a...

    Started by penelopepitstop‎, 07-11-2014 09:02 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    07-11-2014 03:55 PM Go to last post

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