Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

When I shut off the pump, does the heater go off? I can only assume that it does in this day and age. It is a Brand New Hayward 100k heater. Thanks

Hi, I need to buy a new filter/pump and I saw this in a catolgue by "in the Swim". It is a Jacuzzi sherlok with a Cartridge filter and 1 1/2 hp ,2...

I just installed solar panels on the roof. They are installed on 2 different levels. Everything is sloped in the right direction - but I keep...

Hey folks, Just bought a house with an IG pool (and I'm new to pools). I'm trying to open it for the summer. I've removed the return jet caps...

I have a 22000g AG round pool. My 1 hp Pump motor is humming until the GFI shuts it off. I disassembled the pump, cleaned, reassembled, reconnected...

How would I go about connecting a hose bib on a 1 & 1/2 " waste connection?

OK - long story here - please bear with me as I truly am a "newbie" and need lots of help!:o New salt water AG pool put in 1 month ago. Problem with...

My Sta-Rite System 3 sand filter (model S7S50) is losing sand. This was a problem last year, but when I started the system this year it seems much...

Good Morning, Everyone. How long do you typically backwash when using a sand filter? Thanks, Paul

I'm looking to swap out a sand filter and have to rework the plumbing some. Part of my existing plumbing has a white flexible hose that I will...

This really sucks because we are not even into June yet and my water temprature is 90 degrees. How is that supposed to be refreshing? :) I am in...

I have a versa c 185B pool heater. I have the gas on and my pilot light is lit but I am not able to get the heater going. Last year my pool company...

Need advice. I'm going to buy a solar cover reel for my inground pool. Which ones work the best? I tried a Horizon last year, and it didn't work...

Sand filter, SWCG, 33k gallon rectangular 18 x40 inground gunite/plaster pool. The water in the pool had been beautiful this spring, now this....

I have a Pentair ThermalFlo Heat Pump 900. The manual tells me to push the up or down arrows once to show the current temperature setting. When I do...

I have been using a solar cover for 8+ years. You don't know what you've got until it's gone. I've loved the covers I've had...the material just laid...

My pump seems as though it's sucking tons of air, but the line from the pump to the skimmer is airtight. I used a bladder type pressure device to...

we have our annual memorial day weekend get-together coming up, and i'll be in trouble with the wife if i don't get the heater up and running in...

Have Hayward Power Flo 1 hp. Approx 5 years old. Was working fine 2 days ago, had a return pipe to bust so I replaced pipe. I believe the...

Hi All, I want to hide my pool equipment and reduce the noise, if possible, since the equipment is fairly close to the pool. My heater can also...

Hey folks, I made a posting the other day describing how within 1 minute my filter goes above 10 PSI at which time I back wash it (according to...

Hello, I have this crazy idea to heat my pool water with a wood stove, but I need a little help with the design. I would use a small/medium wood...

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...

I recently read one of the tips about pump sizes, which got me to thinking about my 1.5HP pump on my 24' pool. I checked out the sand filter and it...

We have a 13k gallon i/g pool - pebble tek siding. The pool is 4 yrs old and we've had a Kreepy Krawly since day one. We were told last year that a...

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 have a nice fire hose that I want to use for backwashing. It has a brass coupling on it that says 1 1/2", but it does not mate with any 1 1/2 " PVC...

I am having a major problem with my cartridge filter, it's a Hayward Swimclear 420sq. ft filter. After noticing last week that my pressure was...

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...