Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

Fired up the pentair heater today, would not start. I notice on my aqualogic panel the spa temp was 75, which is realistic...but the RED digital temp...

I have had my pool for six years now. I have learned so much from this site. In fact, I have never had a problem I couldn't get solved by reading...

anyfeedback on this heater? I can't find any pros/cons for for this make/model. thanks, ...

Someone was giving this way, and I cant find any real information on it. Can anyone help me out? ...

I have one of those covers that the elephant can stand on. The clear plastic tubes that go over the springs are getting dry rotted and need to be...

My Pentair pump failed on me and I bought a Hayward Power-FLo Matrix pump only to find the unions are a bit larger. I am running to a pentair DE...

I have an older (early 90s) Teledyne-Laars EPG-series propane heater. It does ignite, but it seems like it's taking longer. It used to ignite...

When installing a pool heater is it necessary (or a good idea) to install a bypass valve so the water doesn't flow through the heater when its off? I...

I am in the process of selecting a new pool pump to replace my old one that just went out. I have a 12 x 24 oval pool 7600 gal. The pump motor I...

Well, I let Mother Nature get me in the pool spirit early this year. Just opened the pool and need to do some clean up. It seems like every spring...

I installed a new pump recently (1hp 2-spd Hayward Super Pump) to replace an old one that failed. I seem to have a leak in the suction plumbing that...

The electrical box at my pool has one of those funky receptacles for my pump cord. I just replaced my pump and the new cord has the typical 3 prong...

I want to get a pool heater this year. I have a few questions. My pool is an AG 24' pool. I am looking for a natural gas heater. Here are a few...

I want to purchase a replacement filter cartridge for my Hayward filter online. Can anyone recommend a website that they've had good luck with...

my pool is a 24 x 52, it is 3 years old. Last summer the pump started leaking really bad and the filter body along the seam started to leak also....

Couple years ago our Hayward H250 started leaking (due to chemical issues with previous owner) I pulled it out of the line and we have gotten along...

I have a Jacuzzi CFR 75 cartridge filter. Its set up now with the drain plug in the rear and the out to the pool barb is on the side, both are 1 1/2"...

Or motor. My old motor on the 2 1/2 hp pump I had died (after less than four years. Sigh). Now they want to replace it with a 1 1/2 hp motor and...

Can anyone explain gas line physics… I'm installing a gas heater this spring and came across something peculiar, the 1" main enters the house and...

Well, I had to replace my ancient 1HP pump becuase the seal started leaking. I figured this was a good time to get a 2-speed model with a little...

I bought a used Minimax CH gas heater and the guy told me the inlet/outlet ports were switched. Meaning the inlet is now the outlet. He said there...

I have a 20'x40' IG liner pool that I switched to salt 3 years ago, located in Georgia. It is 12 years old and my 1hp Dura-Glas pump went out...

Well, it must be that time of year, because my Aqualink has blown still yet another temp sensor (this makes the third, about one per year). At $90...

What should my minimum pump run time be now that winter is here and water temps have dropped. I have a 12000G pool with an aqua rite swg located in...

has anyone tried this product before and can provide a review? looks like a perfect gadget if it works and is accurate. no more chemicals. thanks...

We bought a place with a gunnite or concrete pool 20 x 40 x 12’ deep, knowing that we were going to have to work on it. 45,000 gallons. Call it...

We need to replace the cartridge filters in our old Purex Triton Seahorse 400 square foot system. When removing the old filters, we noticed that it...

I left for surgery and had my sister come over and take care of my kids and the pool while I was out. They apparently used the pool and water...

My main drain valve has finally died and needs repalcement. It appears to be a 1.5" brass gate valve but I have not taken itapart so I'm not sure....