Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

Here's my 'dumb' question: when the pump and filter are running, is water pulled from the main drain as well as the skimmer generally? I have...

Pool is brand new with a Jandy LX400 heater for the spa. When I go to turn the heater on in the evening, it will attempt to fire 3 times (going...

I want to buy a solar heater for my 24' AG pool. I've been looking at the different models out there and so far I like the Solar Bear model because...

Okay, don’t laugh – yes I am a redneck. When my pool was built, the outlet for the pool sweep was put relatively high. I assume this is so I can...

I'm doing a partial DIY fiberglass install 14X30, 3-6 ft deep, and the DIY equipment package the company put together is expensive to say the least! ...

ok let me explain what i think may be a problem. every time i check the air pressure knob on the top of my cartridge filter housing it hisses out air...

I noticed today that my spa heater will not go above 104. We don't have the propane tank full and usable yet, but the other day I was able to get...

Anyone have experience with the Pentair Intelliflow?

I'm sure this has been discussed before.......but I have a 5 year old 30' AG pool with a 150 lb sand filter. The local pool guy says that you should...

I want to get a Polaris cleaner for my pool, but I'm conflicted as to which kind. I'm looking at the 360 (pressure) and the 340 (suction). Our pool...

I am looking to purchase a Hayward sand filter & pump. Can anyone recommend a reputable online store based on your past experiences (with good...

Hi folks- I have a fairly large "L" shaped pool. It's 20' across each end. The lond side is 46' long, and the short side is 36' long. Both main ends...

The clamp on my barely-used-1-season old extension pole is starting to give out. I can tighten it till it wont tighten anymore, but it wont hold...

I have a Hayward DE filter - old. I have it plumbed from when I bought the house 4 years ago - pump connects to bottom of filter; top of filter...

Hi I just had my pool started up for the first time yeaterday. I thought when I brush the Dimond Brite towards the main drain I would see the main...

Hi! I wanted to let you all know that the Turbo Solar Fish has definitely been improved to make it more reliable over last year's version. If you...

I have followed all the threads about the best way to clean the cartridges from my filter. I have a large filter--the cartridges are about 4 feet...

Having some strange behavior with my Indoor controller. After 9:30 PM the last wo days (doesn't start at the same time), I'll notice the Pump/Spa...

I am looking to replace an old side mount sand filter, but wondering if it might be worth re-configuring a new one as a top mount. Any important...

I have a 12v light run off a GFI protected transformer, the light is mounted in the wall about a foot below the water line. The other day while...

This brand sand filter (19") and 1hp pump comes as a "package deal" from my local pool store. Is this a reputable company, or should I go with a...

I have a Hayward Heater H-series low Nox heater. I have already had to replace the combustion blower 2 times and the blower just blew out again. ...

I have a 300lb Sta Rite System 3 sand filter which was spitting sand into the pool through the return after I last backwashed the filter. I opened...

I have been working on my pool for a few weeks now to get it opened. It is a mess! Right now I am having an issue with my DE Filter - an old...

Does anyone know what the adverse health implications are (if any) of using zeolite in a sand filter?

I have a Pentair Sand Dollar SD-40 filter. Last year I noticed water seeping from under the handle. In the early spring I removed the valve top...

Anyone know anything about the AG Pool Light called Dark Buster? I have one and it won't work. I was wondering do they have a bulb in them or are...

I was replacing the sand in my filter with Zeobrite today & somehow broke one of the laterals. Anyone know how hard these are to find at the pool...