Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

I have an in ground gunite pool and live in a freeze/thaw area. A few years ago I repalced the coping stones, tiles and decking. I used thin set...

I have new filter sand that I am not using for my filter. Is this type of sand safe to use for a child's sand box? I've already opened the bag and...

I have successfully completed my Baqucil conversion. I am here to tell you I have not seen my pool look so good since we first put it in. Anyhow, it...

Just installed AGP a couple of weeks ago. The deck should be completed this week. I need some advice on pool covers for when I close the pool. My...

Hello, I have a 27,000 in-ground, 15 years old, original pump. Pump is 60 feet from skimmer, no bottom drain, 2 ports back into the pool. ...

I am looking at a new pump for a 15ft round pool. I am looking at a 1 hp Hayward Matrix pump. Is it worth it to go to a 2 speed pump? Not much more...

Hi, I'm new to your forum. I searched but could not find the answers I was looking for. So here goes... I have a 24 ft round above ground pool...

When I turn the pool on after it has been sitting for a few hours, I get a big burp in the returns. There is also air in the filter b/c I can open...

I am getting ready to change the sand in my tank. Do I put any DE in with the sand as we are doing this, or is this for later on when older sand is...

Hi, After I vaccuum the pool, backwash and turn the pump back on for regular circulation, dirt I just vaccuumed shoots back into the pool from the...

While pulling a sample from my new 24 ft ag vinyl pool today I felt a slightly wet feeling on my leg. Yes a leak! I very tiny pinhole located in...

I currently have my pump close to my AG pool where everyone can see, but I am doing some landscaping and thought about moving the pump. My only...

Just wondering if anyone ever raises the water level in AG pool above the skimmer. Thanks, Mark.

Well, we're moving. Away from my pool :( ... I will miss you pool! I will be staying for awhile while to take care of things and put house up for...

Ok, so I finally attached my new (new to me -used 1 year previously) filter/pump. The filter is a hayward s180t and the pump is a hayward 1 hp. ...

Gunite pool, less than one year old, all Jandy equipment. The suction side of the plumbing has the Main Drain and the Skimmer pipes going through a...

Hi - I've got a Tagelus TA-50D sand filter that needs a new spider gasket. I'm getting water leaking out of my backwash hose. I understand that...

what type of sand does a sand filter use? can i use anything? or does it have to be special pool sand?

I just puchased a pool that came with a cover that goes completely over the top and ties. My question is will this cover be enough or do I need...

What works to clean a cartridge filter? and how often to you have to clean it? TIA!

I just changed from Baq this season and there was a cleaner that I used on the steps and around the pool liner to brighten it. I am assuming I cannot...

I do not have a waste drain in my yard, can I backwash my DE filter into the street? It will go down half a block to the public sewer, definitely...

Hi everyone, I seem to have a water leak somewhere on the suction side of my pool equipment. I can see air bubbles in the clear lid that is...

I'm not really sure what is causing my problem but I am fighting my annual green pea soup problem and I'm at the point where I can see the bottom of...

Just installed a salt system. However, the filter screen gets clogged frequently. I've taken my DE filter apart twice and looked for tears in the...

My Moms pool is experiencing a problem with the pump shutting down when it gets hot.. Is this a pump motor issue or some kind of solenoid issue ?

I just changed over to a sand filter two weeks ago. I have been getting sand in my pool now. Is this normal? Is it forever or will it stop...

just talk to the local pool guy and he quoted me 1800 for any safety cover or style that I want. Leaning towards solid with drain or pump. Any...

Got back from vacation and my pool was a mess. Shocked it and the water is now blue and very cloudy. I tried to put in some DE (in a bucket and...