Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

Hey folks, So, I've got a couple of minor leaks coming from the filter. Nothing at all major; just some steady dripping. One from the pressure...

Replaced my regular sand today with Zeolite. Guess I was supposed to backwash first before setting to filter now the pool is very couldy. I added...

I just bought a blue solar cover for my pool over the internet which came with no instructions. It has a flat side, and a "bubble" side. I was...

Does anyone have experience with automatic pool levelers to maintain water level while away? I live in Houston so there it's about a 50/50 shot of...

When I take the lid off my pump basket it loses water really quickly. Is this normal? I have to fill it with water and put the lid on quickly...

We have the above mentioned heater-natural gas model. This is the beginning of its second season and it has a pilot. Had it on today and was...

Somewhere I saw a hook system that were installed under the top rails and used to hold your solar cover when not in use. Looked like it would be nice...

I have a Triton II TR60 sand filter that I believe is only 4 years old (we've owned the house for 2 yrs.) Our pool is 30,000 gallons, in-ground...

Hey folks, I've got an 18X36 inground vinyl pool without lights. I was thinking about buying the Glow Buoy floating pool light which I've heard...

I have a Nautilis DE Filter that I need to clean inside and check the grids since I think I might have a tear (DE in pool). I shut the water flow,...

Hey folks, I'm considering purchasing some Solar Panels to heat my pool. Got a bunch of simple questions for you guys: 1) I'd prefer not...

I tried finding a post with this info but couldn't so here goes. I will be entering my second season with BBB pool maintenance (16X32 AG with deep...

Just noticed my Hayward H250 was leaking around where the manifold connects to it. After disassembly, I noticed that the aluminum wall where the...

Hello, This year I am having a tough time clearing up the pool and noticed that my return jets have Air Bubbles in them. I opened the pool the...

Anyone tried the Ecosavr from Flexible Solutions yet? Apparently it forms a chemical barrier on the pool surface and reduces evaporation and heat...

Been having problems with a newly installed spider gasket. Called 2 pool stores today both which told me that I should have not lubricated the...

I searched, but 15 pages of threads! So point blank- will the pool water heat up faster with a blue solar cover on(and replacing at night) or off on...

Is there a decent pressure gauge that works well, doesn't get foggy and costs more than $6?? I'm not looking to spend extra cash but every year I...

Hello all - Need some technical assistance! I accidently ran my pump motor (2hp Jandy Stealth) dry in a closed loop (no water) for about 30...

I am thinking about buying a solar mat, but am not really sure if it's a good investment or not. I have been trying to read all the posts on them,...

I am looking for a fountain that I can add to my pool that will shoot one stream of water from one of my returns to the middle of the pool. I am...

I found out that the pool I am getting does come with the basics including the following. Waterway 1.5HP 1 speed pump with 22" Sand filter....

just replaced my cartridge filter with a new hayward sand filter. it ran @ 20 psi new and continues to run @ 20 psi after backwashing. everything...

Hello everyone, thank you for participating in this amazing forum. It has been an incredible learning experience for me! I would like to install a...

New pool owner and I left my pump out all winter but I drained the filter. Today I tried starting my pump but it was dead. Did it freeze and mess...

The fitting, which is a threaded nipple, that comes out of the pump on the pressure side is leaking. Is there any way to tighten it? It appears not...

ANyone know where I can buy a Hayward Perflex filter? Leslies doesnt sell them.

I turned off the pump and filter and I could hear the water draining from the filter. When I turned it back on, I had to bleed air from the filter. ...

I just had an interesting experience installing and testing a WhisperFlo WFE-3 115/230 single speed pump. I wired the pump to a 120v dedicated...

(Originally posted to the wrong forum where it lay dormant. Reposting here in hopes someone can help.) Stopped in to my local Mom & Pop pool store...