Forum: Pool Equipment & Operations

2016 Memorial Day. Turned on the pump and hummmm - no rotation. Loosened the mounting bolts, flipped the switch and it came on. Reassembled. I...

when I have my Jandy valve right in the middle splitting the skimmer and main drain inputs I get a lot of bubbles in the pump basket. If I close the...

I have an inground pool with a Hayward light niche. I replaced the burned out bulb and now the light stays on for about 20 minutes, and then shuts...

Anyone ever used a hot water heater to heat the pool seem like it would be alot cheaper than a regular heat pump and you could regulate the output...

After 5 seasons, pump will not run this spring. When switched on it just hums and moves no water. Saw many posts to repair, but have a few questions...

Hi all, I need a clue. I need to install a diverter valve on my DE filter. I've purchased the Hayward SP-0727 because that's what was recommended....

when I'm using the standard cut off valve on my intake side, it seems the flow is not enough, going through to the pump.There are bubbles... then no...

Need opinions from experts. My pool was built with 3 shut-off valves, two T-Bar plunge types and one ball valve. The Ball was at the exit of the...

My 18 year old heat pump failed the end of last season and I need a new one? Looking for recommendations on brand. I have a 20 by 40 IG in New...

My Perflex DE filter tank bursted due to ice because I didn't winterize it (unable to due to health issues). Basically all the pieces are intact but...

I have seen pictures of this valve taken apart and apparently there are o-ring replacements. However, I cannot unscrew the valve. Does anybody know...

Looked outside this morning, and noticed my spa jets on. I checked my pool controller, and the light for the cleaner was on. My cleaner is scheduled...

I have a 20K gallon in-ground pool in central FL. I currently use the Pentair intelliChlor (SWG pool). I find that my water pH is always high....

My pool has a 120K BTHU RayPac heatpump for the main pool, and a 400K BTHU Jandy propane heater for the spa. Both units need to be replaced (the...

after 9 years a neglected system wasn't filtering correctly, has never had a sand change and im replacing the multiport which has cracked and the...

Does anyone use a Solar Powered Pump? Do you really save $$ over electricity? Model suggestions? Happy new year! Mark

Hello all! Just got my recent electric bill and was knocked out! I can only assume that this is because of the increase in dropped leaves into my...

I have an AG chlorine pool, and it's going down to -6℃ (21℉) tonight and I'm not ready to close it yet. Should I run the pump to prevent damage from...

I've been considering adding a heater to my pool but I do not have natural gas. I can install a propane tank for around $3000.00. I'd like to hear...

Like many, my pump is too big and I have a sand filter, which doesn't filter much at all. I am using DE in my filter, and that helps, but I also...

I want a Polaris pool cleaner for my vacuum port in my fiberglass pool. I'm tired of buying pool cleaners that don't last. Any thoughts? Thanks Dave

I don't know how this happened, since I took good care of it, didn't use it very much and haven't had it too many summers. It's took expensive to...

Hello, living in Arizona my pool is real warm this time of year to the point that it is not even refreshing and I don't use it. Does running the...

I accidentally left my garden hose on while adding water to my in-groud pool....for 30 hrs!!! However, the water did not overflow the top, it...

Hi all, Just finished up installing my Intermatic T10604R system today, and I made a guess at turning off the pump at 9pm and turning it back on...

Jandy (now Zodiac) maintains a handy website to obtain parts and general troubleshooting. The problems is that general troubleshooting often does...

Hello, <Deep Breath>... Thanks in part to this cooler Summer I have finally convinced my Wife we need a heater. I've read, "There is no such...

Just cleaned out my filter and was surprised to see that the DE was a blue color . I have used some algae treatment this year that was a dark blue in...

I would like to run pump 24-7 but cant find out how in the directions. This is for cleaning. Sorry im not yelling keyboard is messed up. Thanks dave