Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

I have an 1800 gallon above ground pool. Everything has been running fine, it is 1.5 yrs old. I ran the vacuum last week and it was fine, today I...

A few weeks ago I put in a new Pentair Intelliflow pump. I connected it through the Auto-pilot chlorinator and it works fine in a simple start /...

My pool is way to warm. 90-92 degrees pool temp is the norm this time of year. How can I cool this thing down. Mostly sun from 10 AM to 5 PM,...

I built a pool this spring with a Jandy 2 speed pump. It is a big pump -- 2.5 HP and at high speed it would shoot water 20-25 feet in the air out...

I know this has been discussed, but I cannot find it. I am looking at getting a better sand filter and am think of going larger than what I could...

I've been reading a lote about the solar panels for heating the pool. I wanted to take advantage of George W 's tax break for energy conservation...

We have a 1 year old 21" Sta-Rite sand filter. I had a repairman out from the store this year because it was blowing sand back into the pool. He...

My Hayward Vari-flo valve is leaking out the top right where the selector is depressed into the filter position. It is a significant steady drip...

I have a 30,000 gallon in-ground. In order to maintain my prime, when I shut off my pump I close the multiport valve for the inlet that connects the...

I'm trying to fire up my spa heater and my jandy reads: "water temp short" and my light stays green and the burner won't fire. From what I've read...

I have the pentair Dynamo 2 speed pump (3/4 HP). I run it in low speed 99% of the time, but on certain occasions I need to put it in high speed to...

I've switched to running my pumps at night trying to reduce water temp (to little or no avail). The other day after we swam I put the Polaris back...

Good Day All, I have a 10k gallon in-ground pool/spa combo. My old Compool CP2000 controll board finally gave out. The intake/return valve...

1. My original bulb for my fixture is an r-40 120 volt 500 watt. I ordered a new one and they sent me an r-40 500 watt, 130 volt. Can I still use it...

Live in Florida and on many occassion over the last 6 weeks have had to turn the filter to Waste (not backwash) to drain excessive rain water. Was...

Bit of history. Bought the house (from a co-worker) 4 yrs ago. Inground 24,000 gal concrete pool built (as far as we know) around 1986-88. Think the...

I have an old, at least 1980s PACFAB Tagelus sand filter. All of the labels are gone except for the one that I can read the the name (above). I have...

Here is a new one. I have a 25,000 gal IG vinyl pool that is 6 years old. There is a noticable current flow, shock, electic tingle...what ever...

Hey, I have a jandy ball valve that broke. It is for the main return on my in- ground pool. There is a pvc pipe that connects the 3 returns valves...

An AO Smith motor from an inground ANTHONY pool. Motor is about 1' long and has a bronze ring that marries motor to impeller housing. HOW DO I REMOVE...

Has anyone tried the cellulose fiber based product in lieu of de? Thanks in advance for your help!

I have an inground with a hayward pump and sand filter and I use bleach. I currently run my pump during the day when the sun is bearing down on it. ...

I just replaced the motor on my pump and it ran ok for a while (hrs) but then shut down due to overheating. It is VERY hot. Could fry an egg on it. ...

It figures, I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow for a week, and my pump starts leaking. I have a couple of questions. First, I have a 1 HP Hayward...

Has anyone used the product Fix-a-leak made by Marlig Industries? You pour it into your pool and it sinks to the bottom while filling in any holes. ...

My outside plugs were falling apart, so I finally had an electrician come to fix them. They change the plug on my pump from a regular 3 prong plug...

My 16mil, heavy-duty diamond-shaped solar cover is in its 3rd season. The other day it started popping diamonds, leaving clear plastic in the water. ...

What would you use to protect your pool from sawdust and debris during a large home remodel? We are planning on starting construction this winter or...

This might be a stupid question and I will probably not explain it properly, but I have an inground pool and I have a leak in the pipe that is going...

does anybody know the volume of 1 lb of diatomaceous earth ? thanks in advance max