Recent content by Slade B

One of the biggest problems that I see in new pools is an under sized filter. Go larger than what the specs may recommend. I personally prefer Pentair. I also highly recommend the Pentair Challenger pump over other brands/models. Yes, you'll pay more - but at some point you get what you pay for...

Dave - I'm not offering a discount at this time. I instead strive to continually build a regular customer base in which I'm prone to occasionally send out discount codes or special pricing. I'm customer service oriented and am always available via email to answer repair or parts related...

Yes, they wear out. We definitely recommend the K13 zippered style vs. the K16 velcro.

There might not be much difference in performance, but the ease of homeowner repair and in my experience durability, you can't beat the 280. I hate working on the 380 and always recommend the 280.

If it's leaking at the hose swivel itself then you might have to replace the hose swivel. Otherwise there might be problem with how you have the hose connected with the hose nuts. Here's a link to a short post about a leaking swivel, with pics to describe the problem...

I've been in the service industry for 20 plus years and my cleaner of choice is the Polaris 280. This model does require a separate booster pump, but for all around efficiency, ease of homeowner repair, performance, price, etc., makes it unbeatable. I may see 50 -70 pools on weekly basis with...