Forum: Pool Cleaning: Manual or Automatic

We have a DE filter and were told by a pool professional to vacuum to waste in order to clear out the mess after opening the pool this season. We're...

I notice a faint smell that has a fishiness to it. What does that? I also am not sure of the best way to clean the dingy/dirty portion of the liner...

recently purchased a new Kreepy Krauly. I have had a differnet type before. After hooking it up, to the skimmer, I noticed it is not moving very...

Hi everyone. I am in a process of buying a robotic pool cleaner and I narrowed it down to Dolphin M4. I can get it for a decent price $1000. Just...

I have an above ground pool and we are getting it installed this week. I want to put it in the most level area of my yard wich would put it partially...

My Viper is getting fairly long in the tooth, about 14 years. There have been numerous occasions where I just wanted to toss it out for the garbage...

The Pool Blaster Max is a battery powered spot cleaner that mounts on the end of a telepole. Sort of like an underwater dust buster. I like the idea...

Hi all! I just purchased an EC50 D.E. filtering system with powerflow matrix pump, and I had a question: Because I have a large buildup of sediment...

I opened my pool this weekend my Hayward Viper (model 5500 purchased in early 2004) is getting stuck in turnout mode. A few seasons ago this...

Hello, I am in need of new vacuum hose for my above ground pool as the cuffs on the end are starting to split. I noticed in one of the catalogs I...

In ground pool 20 x 16 feet Vinyl liner Salt system Cartridge filter Hello, I want to by an automatic cleaner and I checking the different...

I need to replace our 12-year old Kreepy Krawley cleaner. Would like to stay within the 300-700 budget. Any worthwhile robotic cleaners for that...

Is the top necessary for proper operation or is it just for show to make things look better? I ask because our 7 yr old 280 just lost its top....

I have no problems maintaining pool after initial opening. My pool contractor does the pool closing and opening for me (removes cover, starts pump,...

I have a Phantom pool cleaner and need to purchase some parts does anyone know whetre I can buy parts for this unit without spending a lot of money?...

I just opened my pool, green as a swamp. Got the bleach going, just wondering when I should put my new blue pearl in? Should I wait until it clears...

I just bought a DX4. it has a power supply that seems to be programmable but there are no instructions. It also does not work. The power light...

I've recently looked into the Wanda Whale/Dave/Aquabug cleaner from Hayward and have heard good reviews as an AG pool cleaner, but I cannot find...

I just bought a new house and we are surrounded by trees that constantly blow leaves into our pool. I want to get a cleaning robot that will be...

Hey, anybody use the brush that attaches to the back of a Polaris 280/380? I don't know how to attach the picture I copied from Ebay :)

After pumping seven pounds of DE into a 79,000 gallon pool... how do you get the DE back out? I accidentally sent 7 pounds of DE into the pool when...

My Ray Vac pool cleaner has begun tying itself in knots. Not just one loop but a complex intertwining of the hose. I have recently put new hose on....

Well, my wife obtained an Aquabot Turbo T for our 30' above ground pool. At first I thought it would be overkill, but now I'm thinking I might keep...

Our Aquabot is 1 year old and now only cleans the deep end of the pool. Even if we start it in the shallow end, it works its way to the deep end and...

I've just replaced a burnt out booster pump motor and realized that there is no flow to the inlet on the booster. This is probably why the old pump...

Hey all, I am excited to be a pool owner and excited to find a place with good knowledge. I find so much conflicting advice on the internet... . ...

Hi everyone, You've got quite the anti-spam system in place here! I'm a seasoned IT guy and it took me a bit to figure out what I needed to do......

What is the consensus on the use of this (new to me) equipment? My pool is in a windy location and collects dirt and sand. I'm looking for...

looking for input for the best material to remove calcium from the water line tile I have the tools to do the job just confused on the media to us,...

Hello - I have a 16000 gallon pool and attached spa. They share a pump and filter. It is a cartridge filter system by Hayward. I believe the pool...