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Does it make sense to cover my pool in AZ to reduce chlorine loss by sunlight and reduce algae? I also read that covering the pool increases water temp and promotes algae growth. If I am not missing something, I plan to get a large tarp and put it over the pool with some ropes to tie it down.

I am in Phoenix, AZ. And my yard and my neighbor's yard have tall trees that shed leaves in summer like crazy. It will fully clog up my skimmer overnight and I had one pump died partially because of it. I am looking for DIY options for covering that can catch leaves. I looked up...

Anyone has any suggestions or thoughts?

I have a Hayward navigator auto cleaner. Recently I noticed it was not moving as well. The pump flow was good. When I lifted the robot, I can see and feel the gears turning and the legs move. I replace the shoes and wings. Still no improvement. I noticed the pod body had some cracks...

Update on my pool. The pump not priming issue was fixed by the lid o ring. However I was still getting low flow and low PSI. The low psi pointed me to the pump and I couldn't find anything else wrong with it. It turns out that my PSI gauge was broken!!! I opened the DE filter grid and it...

It wasn't working with the 100% skimmer test, so I double checked the strainer lid with bubble test, and found pretty large leak at the oring. I am not sure how, I saw no cracks on the oring. Anyway I am replacing it and hopefully this is the only reason my pump loses prime.

The pool is an in-ground pool. The pump is slightly above the pool.

Hi All, I have a few issues with my pump systems 1. Strainer basket lose prime after I start up the motor pump within 10min. 2. No pressure increase in the filter gauge. 3. When I feel the side wall intake for the pool bottom vacuum cleaner, the suction is uneven, sometimes I feel water flowing...

I'm thinking about covering it with a winter cover. It looks like a giant tarp that touches the water surface. And I'll get a blower to remove the leaves falling on top of it.

1. Why are you closing it? Have not using it last year and don't plan to use it this year. 2. (As Kim asked) will someone be around? Yes. 3. Could you post a picture of the pool? 4. Does the pool need a remodel? Maybe. I have float switch that fills the pool, so water level is automatically...

Not sure if pump timer fall in this forum... I have a intermatic pool timer not triggering my pump. It happened after the screws came loose and the timer fell off the wall and was facing down. I can manually turn on the pump with the switch, so not the pump connections. I can hear and feel...

I have an inground pool in AZ that we do not plan to use this year. What actions could I take to minimize the maintenance cost? Pool size is 14x30.

Are these the Kem-Tec brands? Thanks

Hello. Is there a similar thread for acid? I'm located in East Valley Phoenix area. Any local tips would be greatly appreciated.