Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

Today i went out to backwash, pushed down on the handle to turn it, which it did about 1/4 turn, and then stopped. turned it back to run position and...

:mad: For the past two seasons my sand filter has put "dust/debris like bugs, loose bristles from the vacuum" back into the pool. I've checked the...

Anyone got any weird ideas about this one? During our recent freeze night (the one night where it actually dropped to freezing here in central...

I now have my RS8 System up and running after blowing the transformer but hitting the wires going to thev JVA . This mistake cost me $130.00 so if...

My pool was installed in 2002 and I believe the Jandy RS8 PC Board died today. At the pool panel, I measure 24 volts comming out of the transformer...

I have a Jandy DE filter with a pretty basic backwash valve (push / pull type) I noticed last Fall that when the pump shuts off (after a cycle)...

I have a Swimquipt backwash valve and it has been leaking from the top of the valve at the stem only when the pump is running. I opened up the valve...

Have a 48 gal Pentair DE filter have broken it down and it looks clean with no noticeable material of any kind in the pads ?? So have i backwashed it...

I have a 25 year old pool and spa, both have 120V lights. I replaced the whole light unit on the pool yesterday and noticed a screw on the upper...

I have taken that back off a couple of times to look for and clean the contacts, but I cannot seem to locate them. Does anyone know where I can get...

Hi All you Pool Pros!!! We are seriously considering buying a solid winter cover. Have a price on Loop Loc and also Performance Pool. We're...

After closing my pool I soak the DE filter grid in a barrel before storage.I have used a store bought chemical to clean it .I believe muratic acid...

My crappy Sand filter blew out on me the other day (probably the issue with my pump sputtering. Either way, I am going to go with DE filter this time...

I have a pentair two speed pump that I usually run in low speed. Due to some urgency I am now running in high speed. The problem is starting up in...

Cell power error = pcboard ? Is this common.

I have an inground pool with the Aqualink with the remote control unit inside the house and solar heating with a sensor that goes to the Aqualink. ...

I have a 27' above ground and I live in a rural area (Illinois) that is windy all winter long. This winter will be the 3rd winter for the pool and I...

I have a Starite Max E Therm 200 k btu natural gas heater that makes a really annoying resonating whining sound. I've been working on diagnosing it...

http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx They are offering the Hayward Viper for 199.00 today ... it's one of those deal a day sites, it will be gone...

It's time to replace my cartridge filters. No question. I have 4 Jandy CL 580 filters. Looks like they're about $140 each to replace. But I see an...

When are people turning on the heaters? And to what temp? Air temps at night are cooling down to below 70 (New Jersey) I just turned on our heater...

Is there a rule of thumb for filter size? Currently I am using a 36 sqft DE filter system and am thinking that I may need to go larger. I suspect my...

Friend is in final stages of planning for a new indoor fiberglass setup. The install contractor stated that a true gas heater isn't required, as he...

My pool is closed now for the winter but I thought I'd post this question to prepare better for next summer. I like the pool water to be on the...

Our 20 x 40 inground vinyl pool is 7 years old. In that time, we've replaced both the solar and winter covers and are once again looking at...

I found my pump not working last Friday. I reset all the electrical and tried to turn on the filter. It makes a groaning sound for about 3 seconds...

"Adopted" my pool a few years ago when we bought the house and the pressure gauge didn't work. Replaced it but water got in fairly quick and ruined...

I have a 2hP Century Centurian switchless pump. Yesterday I noticed it was making a high pitched noise I had not heard before. Plenty of water in the...

I understand that some 2 speed pumps come with toggle switches to switch between low speed and high speed, although when I''ve looked through manuals...