Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

I have a Hayward pump. When I opened my pool this year, the impeller was stuck. I took it apart and freed it. I had to do the same thing last...

Okay, I've seen in another post that the pump filter setup we have are considered mismatched or at least the pump is oversized. Are we going to have...

I'm a newbie (AG 16x32) and read somewhere that it is not recommended to have kids or adults jump in an AG pool from the deck. I'm not sure if this...

Every time I check the skimmer basket, I usually open the bleeder on the filter and there is always some air in there. I have the pump running for...

I recall someone last year mentioned they had a few sets of the Intermatic trippers for the T100 series of mechanical timers. The trippers look like...

Has anyone added a supplemental gas/propane heater with solar? How's it working? I have about ten 4x12' solar panels for a 20,000 IG pool, but in the...

Pool tech came over and set up pump and filter to extension cord to run it while we wait for electrician. Blew circuit breaker when son ran hair...

Still getting sand bottom of pool.. replaced liner so there are no leaks. replaced laterals in filter..are we doing something wrong? any...

and posted a thread earlier titled "pressure question and when do you replace sand?" It might be a really dumb question, but please help me anyway!

I am getting a pool that comes with a 2 1/2 hp pump. Dual speed with low at 1/2 hp. My pool is a 33' by 52 inch. Filter is 26".I read on another post...

Hello all! Just finished having my IG shotcrete pool installed (30,000 gallons). It took forever for the pool company to come and start up my...

Well, I thought I resolved my increasing pressure issue today by hand vacuuming all the dirt on the bottom, then backwashing, using the Hayward wand...

I have three newbie questions about my pool equipment. 1. I have been running my pump 24/7 the last three days getting my levels where the need...

I have to close my pool early this year and possibly keep it closed next year as I won't be at my home in the summer. I wanted to get a safety...

Are there any risks or concerns with using the skimmer cap which you attach your hose to for vacumming an IG pool? Too much suction? Wear and tear...

Does anyone know where I can purchase solar heaters in Canada?

Are the replacement brands (Pleatco, Unicel, etc) as good as the original filters from Hayward, Sta-Rite, etc? Thanks Jeff

Our pool has one return and one skimmer. Our return has never had an "eyeball" or any other sort of restricting device to focus water flow, just an...

We just bought the Horizon 2000 solar reel. It is the one that fits over the diving board. Our question is... it says that the pole should 18" wider...

I'm going to be moving my pool equipment later this summer when I build a poolhouse. I'm considering some changes to try to avoid having to add so...

After having my pool for three weeks now with no problems. Out of the blue today my pressure went down and I could see lots of bubbles inside the...

I am looking for a pool safety cover that is user-friendly enough that it will be re-installed on a regular basis, i.e., while gone for a couple...

I think I may be having a problem with my sand filter. I am finding fine white sand in the pool - especially by the return jets. What could this...

I am wondering if the solar valve, specifically the check valve inside of it, has ever failed on anyone with a solar system. Mine is operating...

Hello, I have a "new" 110 volt 1.5 hp Hayward Power-Flo LX pump. I bought this pump from a guy in the local paper, it was still in the box,...

Hi! Happy to find this forum. I am new here and I've searched this forum and have found all sorts of good advice but unfortunately have so far had no...