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I've spent the last three years (yes, that's THREE) rebuilding my existing pool that was originally built in the mid 50's. Lots of problems, lots...
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My 14" Intex sand filter is beginning to spit sand into the pool. I don't really want to just repair or replace it with another Intex, so I'm...
Not applicable to many of you, but those of us here in the sweltering South frequently get tepid pool water. Water temps above 85 are just not...
I just installed a skimmer sock on both skimmers. They're designed to catch the "finer" debris and keep it from going to the pump/filter. Anyone...
I've got a bad motor (smoking when running) and am ready to order up a new motor and stick it on the existing pump (see sig below.) It seems as if...
Start up pump all is well 19 pounds PSI 20 minutes later drops to 5 and impeller gets really loud. The thing of note since it runs 20 minutes...
I've been reading Chem Geek's thread on pump efficiency. I see his lips moving, but can't understand what he's saying being only a mortal. I...
Last yr I was unable to get my pool to filter thru the sand filter at all. We basically kept the pool clean enough to use by using skimmer socks....
Does anyone have Jazz lights?? Are they as bright and colorfull as they say?http://www.fiberstars.com/ps/prods/jazz.htm
I am considering changing out the 2 Hp AO Smith motor( SF=1) on my Hayward Super II pool pump. The pool is in St. Augustine Fl and is not screened...
I don't have a pool yet. I'm in the process of researching an 18 foot round above ground pool. My husband and I are wondering how long a filter...
Hi All, We're about to sign on the dotted line for a new inground pool. The builder has offered a choice of either a sand or cartridge filter. In...
Ok, I started a post last yr, then picked it back up this summer and after 4 pages of questions ( and me researching & reading on here), I think Ive...
Hi! Happy to find this forum. I am new here and I've searched this forum and have found all sorts of good advice but unfortunately have so far had no...
I've had my pool for about a year. It's an above ground, 11.5k gallons, with a sand filter. This forum helped me get the algae cleaned up but now i...
Pool Info-IG Gunite approx. 18,000 gallons. Recently installed Hayward Swimpure SWCG (up to 40,000 gal) 1-HP Pentair Whisper Flo and Tagelus 60D...
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...
We're getting ready to buy a heater for our in ground pool. We live in Tampa, but the pool stays pretty cold most of the year. I keep hearing that...
Hi I am a new member. I am not sure if I posted this in the right spot so please feel free to move it if I did. My wife and I have a 14 month old...
I finally went out and measured the amps on my control panel while turning the equipment on and off. Bottom line, the scheduled runtime of my filter,...
I have been a pool owner since 31 May 2012. In the past 3 weeks I have successfully kept my pool water crystal clear from reading this forum. I...
Is it possible and worth doing to replace my Hayward cartridge with sand filters? I heard they are better but I know nothing about it
Looking for new solar cover? Is it worth the money to go with 16mil as opposed to 8 or 12 mil. Also... The reels are so expensive... any...
My pool is green and I am having a heck of a time with my filtration. I have a DE filter which will work fine for an hour (after backwashing) and...
I just had a conversation with my PB about how they are going to wire my EasyTouch 8 control panel. First a little background. I have a 42 slot 200...
I'm a relative newbie who's been able to keep the water nice and clean. But I have a "serious" equipment decision to make at this time and would...
I just purchased (2) 4' x 20' FACO solar panels for my pool, but have a question about water flow to the panels. Although I have purchased a (3) way...
Hi, New guy here in CA and I am looking to get Solar Installed and have looked into 3 different companies. Any have good/bad experiences with...
We have been battling dead algae on the bottom of the pool since we opened it in May. We have vacuumed to waste numerous times, but the stuff...
(1) I have a Hayward sand filter pump, I think maybe a 1.5 HP, but don't recall off hand. I had the motor replaced in Spring of last year. ...
Haven't turned the pump on in my pool for a couple of weeks, but decided to shock it yesterday before it goes completely green (too cold to swim...
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