Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

we took off the top of filter to change the sand but changed our mind. now it wont go back together. The pipe sticking out seems to be up too much....

I have an infinity edge pool and the water is not returning to the pool from the basin. The basin has an auto fill and is filled to the proper...

I tried finding a post with this info but couldn't so here goes. I will be entering my second season with BBB pool maintenance (16X32 AG with deep...

Hi all - not sure if this is the right section for this post . . . Thrilled to be back in the swim this year - didn't open the pool last summer....

I saw a thread a couple of times concerning a solution used to clean the grids in a DE Filter, however, I could not locate it. We would like to do...

Here's a creative one for all those with unique ideas: I have a standard pencil-like pool thermometer tied to a string on the ladder. ...

Anyone had any success in just replacing the bearings on the motor rather thanbuying a new motor? I have gone through 3 motors and now looks...

I just joined the forum today based on PoolDocs previous replies to others, you seem very helpful and now I am worried I won't get my answer... I...

We are at the stage where we need to decide on a pump for our pool. The pool is a inground 30,000 gallon pool with a Slide (40gal per min.) 2...

hi, I have a 6 yr old Sta-rite 1.5hp Max-E-Glas II pump which has died. It is a pump for my in ground 28k gallon pool that goes through a Sta-Rite...

AquaCal, Jandy, Hayward,Heat Siphon... etc. All say they have the best warranty, the best heat exchanger, etc. But which one is the best, or best...

I have recently installed solar panels on my roof for heating the pool. I am running the solar system separately from my filter system. This is...

What would be the best heater for combo pool/spa? I already have solar, and want to heat the spa and maybe occasionally supplement heating my pool. I...

Anyone know or have experiance with the best place to purchase a motor online for AG Pool?

I am a new pool owner and I am wondering the best on-line store for a solar cover and chemicals. Thanks Rob

Hello- just curious if anyone has had lasting success with the adhesive patches vs using the patch/glue method? Whats best? Thanks!

Have a Raypak 2100 millivolt gas, that in my opinion has never worked right. too much sensitivity to pressure, and has never been realiable. Pool...

We just bought and put up a Intex metal frame pool. It holds approx 5200 gallons. I have read much online and heard here that the Intex pumps can be...

I'm planning on buying a safety cover and am trying to figure out the best one to buy. Our property is adjacent to a wooded area. The reason I...

I have a cc200 (200 square feet) pentair cartilage pool filter that is about 8 years old with 2HP pump, from previous house owner. I have been using...

My electrical rates are lower from 9pm to 9am and I'm currently running my pump for 6 hours a day . Is it better to run the pump in the evening from...

I was told by the pool guys that I should run the pumps during the hottest time of the day. I was reading in another post that electricity service...

I have always struggled with breaking and tightening the joints of unions and ball valves, using slip-joint pliers and an oversize pipe wrench. Also...

Need opinions from experts. My pool was built with 3 shut-off valves, two T-Bar plunge types and one ball valve. The Ball was at the exit of the...

I have a solar cover that will need replaced next spring. I think I'll try a clear bubble cover rather than the blue one I have now. I'm looking...

Sorry to be such a pain tonight, but I suddenly don't trust ANYTHING I've been told before finding this board! ;) Ok, for the past 4 years,...

Storms in the Phoenix area has overloaded my pool with leaves and debris. Leaves have gotten past the "hair basket" on the pool pump. When I...

I have a 30,000 gallon in-ground pool with an attached spa. Typically the spa drain is closed, the main drain, shallow skimmer and deep-end skimmer...

I have a heater that had a copper water line with a pinhole leak recently. A pinhole leak on a pressurized water line turns it into an effective...