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My Hayward heater recently started firing up for a few seconds, turning off for a few seconds, and turning back on again, and it does this a few times before eventually turning on and staying on. What might be causing this? Thanks

I recently had my pool/spa replastered and new plumbing installed. i just noticed these bubbles in my spa. 1. What could be causing this? 2. What do I need to do to fix this? Thanks

I had my pool re-plastered about two weeks ago and I want to put a new Hayward suction vacuum in the pool, though I have been told conflicting info. One person told me one week was all I had to wait, though another told me to wait a month. How long should I wait to make sure the vacuum does not...

I want to get a pool cover, or multiple smaller pool covers to keep some debris out, and also to help retain heat. It doesn't need to cover the entire pool, and I would like it to be easy to put in the pool and take out. I know nothing about covers and am not sure what I should be looking for...

The suction cleaner I am using is working off of my main pump, I guess it makes the pump work harder and uses more energy that way, though it is not a separate pump. I do like the idea of the robot, though I am not sure I like leaving it plugged into a cable. I have kids running outside around...

I had been told previously that the robots were difficult to work with (you have to take them out of the pool and put them back in when you want to use them, and you have to take them out to clean and take the debris out of them?) I was also told the suction vacuum cleaners performed almost as...

My pool is 24’3” ft X 39 ft and I want to get a suction pool cleaner for it. I previously plugged one in through the skimmer, though I just added a new dedicated vacuum port during a remodel in the shallow end of the pool. My pool has steps, and an 8ft long Baja that is obviously elevated from...

I had glass tile in my pool that was demoed, and glass was all over the pool, and on the coping and pavers. I went around with a shop vac as much as I could, though today they plastered the pool and there was still some small pieces of glass in various spots around the outside of the pool. I...

I just had my pool plastered and want to buy a brush. It is plain white plaster. Is there anything I should look for, or will any brush do? Thanks

So just grout sponges and water? Can I do too much with the sponge? I’m guessing a sponge is not abrasive. Thanks!

1. Is it a problem if the grout residue stays on? Can it damage the tile? 2. I'm guessing the contractor is not going to spend much time taking it off (they are trying to spend as little time as possible unfortunately). Is it a problem to put new grout over the tile before removing ALL of the...

What is the stuff on the tile that I need to clean off? Is it an issue in any way, or does it just need to be cleaned off completely? Thanks for the info.

We wanted to use unsanded grout, though the contractor used sanded grout, and hosed it off, and wiped it after we complained, and now several hours later we are noticing that the finish may have come off, though we are having a difficult time telling in the current available light. Also...

I am trying to figure out which type of pool waterline tile grout I should use with my glass tile that is reflective and opaque. It also covers a higher bond beam and submerged stair and seat lining. Our installer will not use epoxy grout. We are concerned sanded grout will scratch off the...

Thank you for the info! 1. When you said "I doubt it" do you mean you doubt that they would chew through my cables? 2. You linked to 1 inch Amazon sleeving. Did you intend to link to the 1 inch option or is that just the option that came up with the product? Im just wondering what size to get...