Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

Does the spider gasket seat in the multiport valve have to be completely dry when replacing the spider gasket with a new one? That is, will the 6B...

I have been using two EZ Heat solar heating panels in my pool for years with good results. Unfortunately, I need to replace one panel and the...

Does anyone know if the Ray-Maxx Gold Series solar pool cover works well. We just had our fiberglass pool installed in April and we are in need of a...

I am having pump problem, been through 2 pumps already this season. One that came with pool and another one Intex Krystal Clear model 637R ...

Hi, I am in the process of changing the impeller on the ultra flow, after figuring out how to remove the old impeller I noticed the new one did not...

Our pool water has been very blue and clear. Values all good as well. Nice and stable. Due to heat and a lot of kids, we lost some water and...

I have a pool which has been sitting with algae in FL heat for about 2 months. I took the filter out which is a dark green and hosed it down best I...

I moved my multiport valve from backwash to filter while the pump was running on low. Totally did it by accident. I have never done it before - ever....

Hello All - I am searching for a pool pump that has a built in pressure switch, so when the water level drops the pump will not kick on, causing...

I have a Jandy pool set up and have not been in the house for a few years. I am back now and I tried to use the spa and heat it. When I turn it on,...

Just recently there was water coming out the top of my Vari-Flo Multi Port Valve whenever I turned the handle. When I pushed the handle down the...

Hello helpful friends! My Teledyne Laars 400 LX suffered a fatal injury to the heat exchanger. It is leaking and the replacement part costs more...

Hello, I've been having a bit of trouble keeping my pool clear and cloud-free, and I wanted to ask a question about pump and sand filter sizing. ...

Are there any real advantages to higher turn over rates? I have an Intex 637R rated at 1000GPH free flow. I understand that when the filter and...

Recently moved in and am renting. Pool was in very bad shape and not used in a few seasons at least. Got everything up and running however the...

Hello- need to replace the old (1979-1981?) light fixture (no continuity on the feed-black wire-from the end of the cord to fixture). My question-...

Hi: We have an above ground (vinyl) pool, about 80,000L, with a sand filter. The water temp has been quite high for over 7 days now, holding around...

what do i need to look for to winterize my ag pool? Just planning ahead. I plan on using pool until first week of october hopefully.

installed a 24ft round above ground pool about a month ago,,,its a used pool,,has a hayward de filter,,,just started the filter and added the 5lbs of...

Hello guys, So I got a cheap pump/sand filter combo off ebay for my intex pool and now that I'm wanting to vacuum the dirt out of my pool, I notice I...

First, I want to say thanks in advance. One of my goals of home ownership was to have a pool (let's face it - I'm in Texas and it's hot for nine...

Hi all, I'm new here and a recent new owner of a house which came with an in-ground pool. The previous owner had advised me that the spider...

I have a 33' above ground pool with a sand dollar 60 200 lb sand filter with Pentair 1.5 hp pump. Looking for a good vacuum robotic, automatic, etc....

We have a 15,000 gallon above ground pool. The filter is not filtering. We vacuum and it shoots the algae back into the pool. Any suggestions,...

Hey All, Pump is a PE71-II-V (1.5HP SPL) 3450 RPM, I believe this http://www.speck-pumps.com/other/html/usa/pool%20products/E71.html is the pump,...

I have an Intex above ground pool that is rectangle 16'x32'x52" and am wondering what are the best lights for the cheapest prices?

Not sure of the wattage of my current bulb but I think I remember it being 400W and that sucker is bright. Can you buy a lower wattage replacement...

Just a quick question from a forum newbie: the cool evenings in my area recently are killing our pool temps. I have a solar blanket which stays on at...

I have an inground pool with a concrete deck. The junction box for the pool light is located about 4' from the edge and about 8" above the concrete...

Greetings, I am looking to find a quick and inexpensive way to make a water aerator for an in ground pool. Water temp. has been in mid to upper 90's.