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Made a stupid mistake yesterday. I replaced the seals in my Hayward Super Pump and when I reassembled it I didn't realize the white 120/230 connector wasn't pressed firmly on the 220 tabs and when I put power (220) to the motor it buzzed and tripped the circuit breaker. When I opened it up I...

Purchased a new Pool Pilot Digital 40K SWG (DIG-220) and plan on installing it soon. My question has to do with wiring/powering the unit. Currently I have one (1) 230 line running to the equipment pad, this line is providing power to a Hayward Super Pump (1 ½ HP), Raypak heater and Hayward...

Our IG pool was completed in August, we live in the Northeast and I’m in the process of closing our pool for the first time. I’m having a hard time deciding how much water I should leave in the pool? First off, I will be installing a safety cover and the manufacture requires no less then...

Our pool was completed a few months ago and this is my first time closing. I’m just about done closing the pool but I want to be sure of a few things. 1. I shouldn’t reinstall the two (2) pump plugs? 2. I shouldn’t reinstall the filter drain plug? 3. We have a Jandy valve running in...

Is it my imagination or has our pool equipment gotten louder as the ambient and water temperature has dropped? Today the pool temperature was 62 degrees and the ambient temperature was around 50 degrees. It seems the pump is a little noisier and I'm now hearing a rattling sound coming from the...

Well I did a trial run today to see if my 4HP compressor had what it took to blow out my MD, it did. Our plumbing consists of two main drains (both drains are connected to one 2” line), two skimmers (each on their own 2” line), two wall returns (both returns are connected to one 2” line)...

Is it common to place a pump in the pool during the winter to control water level?

Based on what I've read I thought I was supposed to drain the pool to 4" - 5" below the skimmer and then winterize (add chemicals). I just received my winterizing kit and it tells me I should add the chemicals while "circulating pool water". Am I supposed to close the skimmer valves and leave...

Well I made a dry run today to see if my 5.5HP Shop-Vac had what it takes to blow out my floor drains (2 drains 1 line) but it didn't do the job. I'm assuming I gave it enough time, I ran it for 5 minutes and not a single bubble came out of the drains. Can someone suggest a different brand...

Hello, I am new to TFP and pool ownership. We live in the Northeast and our pool was completed in August of this year. Pool details are as follows: Type: In Ground Concrete (Shotcrete) Freeform 18’ X 40’ Gallons: 24K Finish: Diamond Brite, French Grey Equipment: Jandy...