Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

I would like to run pump 24-7 but cant find out how in the directions. This is for cleaning. Sorry im not yelling keyboard is messed up. Thanks dave

I have read about solar covers, and solar panels ( which I have ) now Im interested in heat pumps vs gas heaters. I have a 13 k pool and need to take...

My pool has 2 pool bottom drains and a surface skimmer. Both bottom drains have the new code approved grates. This is an in-ground 2,500 gallon...

This is about to drive me crazy: The problem: there is a crackling noise sound coming from the discharge connection of my Hayward SP714 sand...

My husband tried to replace the hose that runs from the pool to the pump because the old one sprung a leak. He got the old hose off okay, but we had...

A thought occurred to me yesterday that I should install shut off valves from the pool to the pump and from the saltwater generator to the pool in...

Hi, I inherited my Mom's house which has a 28,000 in-ground pool. I'm not sure I'm keeping it, so trying to keep costs to a minimum. I'm an...

I have a Hayward Pro Series S-244T and we changed the sand out. The control valve is on properly and the sand is the correct grade. After putting...

I just found a small crack right where the water intake pipe goes into the valve. I figure I will have to get a new one but until then I have put a...

hi, when I run the filter, looks like we're losing 2-3 inches of water per 10 hours. pool is 28k gallons gunite. Is there anything I can do or...

Is there anyone that can set a variable speed to run for 24 hours? People at Pentair don't to seem to know how

Last year my 5 year old sand filter cracked up at the top just below the opening where the muti port valve enters. I figured it cracked because I...

I am getting dirty water sucked up by vacuum line which I am doing myself.It sucks up fine but just blows back through the nearest port. 13 k...

Finally got my 55 gallon drum heater in and working. So far so good, with a small exception. Right out I didn't pay attention to my pump timer,...

Its warm here in NJ but during the off shoulder months I wondered if the liquid solar covers work.. Interesting vid here. Now I have to research...

Hey All, My pool details are in my signature. Please see https://www.dropbox.com/sc/p09hlipij11vsoe/AABF7DuCitTcCQ8fbov9bSK_a for pictures of my...

Ok, I started a post last yr, then picked it back up this summer and after 4 pages of questions ( and me researching & reading on here), I think Ive...

I have a Polaris 280 cleaner and it's not moving. There's a lot of leaves by the drain area, but I don't think that's the problem. The front wheel...

Hi, there. I haven't posted much on here but I'm hoping someone can help. I apologize that I don't know the exact terms to describe my issue. I have...

I have a Hayward standard light that has blown. Would like to go LED. Any recommendations?

When I am using the solar panels on the roof and the pump shuts off, I hear annoying and possibly damaging noises for 20-30 minutes after shut off. ...

My skimmer has two holes front one has suction and the back one no suction. What is the back one for or suppose to do?

Pool Lights got flooded internally (inground pool). Can I reuse this again and this time checking to make sure it sits well into the hinges. It...

I am hoping you guys have an answer for my leaking pump pump housing is hayward jacuzzi magnum. pump is AO brand 1 HP. it came with my house so i am...

Hi, Just opened my pool for the first time by myself. I have a DE filter and checked all the seals and o-rings. When I started the pump, I had the...

I have a sand filter and am looking to try adding DE to it according to what has been suggested on this forum. There is only one pool store in town...

i'm at the end of my rope here. i've been having air in my hayward super pump for the last year. i just finally got fed up and replaced ALL of the...

I just purchased (2) 4' x 20' FACO solar panels for my pool, but have a question about water flow to the panels. Although I have purchased a (3) way...

I have a Hayward Universal heater and the owner's manual recommends keeping CH between 200 and 400. Mine is at 60. Is it really advised to raise CH...