Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

I need to replace my 1984 Hayward sand filter, and I'm trying to decide which filter would work best with my set up. I have 1.2 hp pump circulating...

I have a Triton II 140 sand filter. Since winter, it has been leaking at the bulkhead where the multi-valve connects. I initially replaced the...

My filter is have some issues getting started this year. We soaked the fingers in a degreaser and cleaned them off before opening the pool this...

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...

Temporarily suppressing my usual catatonic state, yesterday I began to disassemble my Hayward C4025 cartridge filter for its annual cleaning. I...

A new development over the past few days. My pump runs at night and shuts off at 04:00. When I check the pool in the mornings the water level in...

My motor bearings failed and I bought a new motor. Installed wiring and was in process of replacing the seal on the wet end of the pump. When...

my hayward super pump 2hp only made a humming sound and tried the tapping thing. That failed, so my dad took it apart and put ALOT of force on that...

I have hardly any water flow going into the pool and this is on recirculate, i'm just starting up for the season. also sounds like bubbles coming...

Okay, I've got a 24' diameter above ground pool. Last year because of some maintenence, I replaced the sand in the filter. I don't know if this is...

Has anyone built a large pool and freaked out after the guinite? My pool looks too big in my backyard but I was wondering does it appear more normal...

Anyone have a suggestion for a container to clean DE grids in? Tried a garbage can last time but it tipped over, not good when cleaning with...

At first, I thought the skimmer had sucked the thermometer in the suction line but finally found it in the deep end now that the water has cleared.....

My Hayward Pump assembly has a slight leak ( damp area under pump) and is making a hissing sound. The water flow through the pool lines seems fine...

Hi all, We're planning a month long trip this summer. I don't want to come home to pea soup so I was planning to open, stablize, and then put the...

Hello, I noticed my FNS Plus DE filter was leaking a bit at the bottom drain this morning so I was reading the label for the model info and notice it...

I bought a remanufactured spa pump to replace my leaking one. It's 2hp, 2 speed, 230 Vac. Every thing was working fine before, except for the leak. I...

Does anyone know if there's an issue with installing solar heating panels on a steep roof. I estmate my pitch is 14/12 (rise/run). All I can think...

My Colorlogic light in my spa went south (I think the blue LED bank went bad) and I need to replace it. It looks like I have to replace the entire...

Hi everyone, I have a Hayward 1 hp 2sp superpump-2 years old. Today I went down to put in chlorine and the pump won't start. I checked the breaker...

Hi everybody. I'm currently preparing to purchase a Hayward DE filter (DE3620) and a 6 position backwash valve. The problem I'm having is in locating...

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...

My 6 year old heat pump needs a $1500 repair, so I'll be replacing it with a propane heater. Does anyone buy and refurbish old heat pumps, or do I...

Hi, New-to-us home and new-to-us pool. We have a heat pump for the first time too. What can anyone tell me about my "new" heat pump? ...

hello, i used to do this through the pressure gauge hole on my old sand filter. now i have a De filter and was wondering how to blow out the lines...

Ok, me again with yet another issue on my new-to-me pool. The skimmer weir doesn't have full range of motion. It will lie flat (parallel with...

I have a Hayward 500W Astrolite pool light in my FG pool. It's about 4 years old with maybe 300 hours of use. The light comes on and works fine for...

I have an above ground pool with a sand filter, I had some alge on the bottom of the pool so I hook the manual vacume and start cleaning the alge the...

I have a 20,000 gallon Gunite pool in the Boston area, I have a 250,000 BTU Pentair NG heater - works great. My pool filter/heater are running...