Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

Hi everyone, Just want to make sure that I have adequate sized equipment. 10,000 gal fiberglass. 1.5 hp pump and 36 sq ft PE filter. Thanks

Hello, Just a new user here, I was going to search some threads about the Hayward perflex ec50ac ( no bolts). Anyway, I have DE powder...

I have an above ground pool with a hayward H100IDI heater. It fires up and lights then 8 sec later it goes off and does this continuously. I...

Is it really all that necessary to have the main drain running at all times? I have an inground pool that I am trying to get up and running and...

My previous post on my pressure problem got no replies but I think I answered my own question through research. Now that the heavy algae growth is...

I'm new here and the process is just starting to penetrate my thick skull, so my apologies to the powers that be. Here are my questions: I live...

We bought a new in box pool from craigslist and it came with a brand new liner. The installer opened the liner a little and he said it is for a 48"...

I am wondering how important is it to have a sufficient length of straight pipe at the feed end of the pump. As I understand it, you...

I had a new pump installed. To minimize plumbing work, the PB inserted a small piece of straight pipe inside the existing straight pipe a little...

What would be the out of box savings on, say, a 2hp intelliflo pump vs. a single speed 2hp, going head to head with same GPM and pressure? I saw a...

Hi all, I recently upgraded our pool equipment adding an intelliflo vf pump. The energy savings are great but the older Hayward pool vac gets hung up...

I used to add it in the skimmer mixed with water on the FILTER cycle. My pool closer said to add to the RINSE cycle. Is this proper? Thanks

I have a 33' round above ground pool and have used a DE filter for the last 10 years. The filter is worn out so Im shopping for a new one, I'm also...

Not that old Hayward VariFlo Valve for sand filter. Handle to select function needed has become very difficult to turn. Is there something to lube,...

I am not totally new to the pool community, since I got my in-ground pool last summer, but have never backwashed my filter. My pool is a 10,000 gal...

Happy spring folks, I've always wondered if my pump is the right size for my filter. The problem is that I don't understand "dynamic head". ...

I have been reading the forum for some help with my problem. The pressure jumps up after about 30 minutes of running and at startup I can see some...

Without running electrical lines and what not around the yard i'm looking at lights for around the pool and yard. What are you guys running or using...

Ever noticed how hot the water is when it comes out of a black water hose thats been laying in the sun? Why not remove one of the eyeball return...

I have a rainbow 320 chlorinator that, over time, seems to be putting out less and less chlorine. When the pool was new, it'd digest about 3 or 4...

I noticed that when I block up the air intake pipe next to my pool equipment when the spa jets are in running mode, my spa jets will turn off. Can I...

For the second time in six years I have discovered one of our ropes is rotted and needs replaced on our automatic pool cover. The brand is...

I have pretty ancient skimmers. They are square and have metal baskets and metal lids. I am having a hard time finding baskets for it. I think I may...

New BBB user here. First, let me say that I am not a chemist and I have a full time job with 3 children, a husband, and a dog and a cat so as much as...

1st Question: I understand salt water pools run PH high- but some, like mine, run a lot higher than others. I know this can be due to various...

So I registered, and still can't search... Just hoping to find some information on my DE filter, STA-RITE PLD70. Having some issues with it (seems...

Does anyone know the orifice size of a 200,000 btu heater . It's a minimax plus heater. Converting to natural gas,got a new NG control valve,need to...

Hello everybody I'm trying to decide between which two pool heaters to buy. The Jandy legacy lrzm millivolt heater or the Raypak versa 130 the...

Hi, Wanting to reduce energy costs, so I am looking to replace my AO Smith B2843 (2 HP, Y56 flange type CX) with a 2 speed pump. AO Smith says to...

I have a 5- to 6-year-old EUS Mark VI heat pump, with Hayward branding. I'm getting an error code for a faulty temperature sensor. A pool company I...