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