Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

Maybe someone out there with an Intellitouch can answer a question for me. We just got our IG vinyl pool and spa up and running and I want/need to...

I have spent HOURS and HOURS going back and forth searching for my steps, a replacement solar panel and a new leaf canister. So, given that I have...

Hi All, Great Information that this site provides. I am considering putting a 2nd pump in-line with my current pump. I currently have a 2hp pump...

Hi, Our pool contractor was out to open our pool and found several mouse nests in our heater and said the heating bricks had collapsed. He felt...

I have a 1 HP Hayward Super II pump rated 115/230 volts, Amps 15/7.5. The power line from the timer to the pump motor is 230 Volts. The pump motor...

One of the kiddos twister the temp, control dial full circle, and now the heater isn't working. My son checked the switch, and he says its bad. ...

Hi, I just installed photovoltaic panels on the roof and had to switch to time-of-use metering. This is going to make my pool recirculation more...

Is there any way to thoroughly clean a DE filter?? I have a Hayward EC 40 and I'm scared to death of taking it all apart.. I'm hoping there is...

HI All, I am replacing my old pool motor with a 115v Whisperflo. I have the wiring switched over to 115V (came standard 220V). My question is...

I presently have a Hayward EC-65 DE filter with a 3/4 HP pump. The setup works but I just got a used Hayward 4800 D.E. Filter and Superpump at a...

Hi guys! Well I opened our AG pool last weekend. I pulled the cover off to reveal the coolest flourescent green I have ever seen. Reminded me of...

OK, I've read over a lot of the threads regarding solar panels and how they work but I'm still struggling. Here's my situation: We had a 16'x46"...

I have been looking at purchasing the Poolguard Inground Pool Alarm. Does anyone have any experience with this unit? Does it work with the pool...

I have a 12,500 gallon IG vinyl-lined pool, about 6 years old now. I have a small amount of persistent air bubbles coming from the shallow return...

Two separate problems. My pool guy disappeared on me so I'm basically trying to take care of things myself as best I can. I'm getting a bit of...

Howdy- New Jandy heater wasn't coming on this year. Error said its the pressure switch. Unscrewed the copper tubing, fired on the pump, and no...

I have had my pool for many years, and usually have no problem opening it. I overload it with bleach, vacuum heavily, and after 12 hours the water is...

Hello all! I just opened my pool up yesterday (yay :) ) and I noticed something about my pump. When it is turned off it leaks around the rim, but...

All, How important is the pressure guage on the filter? When it worked it never reached the 30PSI mark, which I was told means clean the cartridge...

I have a vinyl 12,500 gallon IG pool, about 6 years old, opened last week without a problem. I run the pump 24/7, except when the kids are in the...

I have a question- hypothetical idea on trying to conserve the heat in our AG pool. Would insulating around it help? Insulation covered by deck...

Last year we installed and ran 4: 2x20 solar panels up on a roof of a small shed right next to our pool made by SmartPools--- Sunheater I think is...

I recently bought a house with an IG vinyl lined pool. This is my first year maintaining the pool. This may be a silly question, but I am having...

Hi I seen on ebay someone selling plans for floating solar disks,do they really work or better than the conventional solar cover and reel?

Hi All, I am looking to buy a new DE filter but noticed some of the more expensive ones use a cartridge style filter (Pentair Quad 4) as opposed to...

Does anyone know the formula to calculate the expected Pool Water Temperature (approximately of course)? Specifically, assume the following...

I have a 5 year old Polytech 24' AG pool. When I uncovered it today, I noticed that there are 3 areas where the liner has apparently slipped out of...

My 20x40 vinyl IG has 2" piping all around (found poolforum before my build, thank goodness). My PB was reluctant to use 2", but I convinced him. I...

I recently bought some Sungrabber panels on e-bay. They are 2' wide by 20' long. They claim that they should be installed in what I consider a very...