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Looking to replace my incandescent pool light with a LED color changing light. Found the Pentair IntelliBrite 5G. Seems like I can run this off one switch and change the colors by turning the switch on-off-on. Anything else I should know before beginning this endeavor (other than electrical...

My pool has been losing water quicker than would be expected this time of year. Temps between 60 and 80, losing 1 - 2 inches a week. The water level drops regardless of whether I select the skimmer or drain intake. Where do I start? What do I do next?!? Thanks!

I just moved into a new to me house with a pool. Previous house has a pool but the equipment was completely different. New house has a DE filter, precious had a cartridge- I think I understand backwashing, but haven't tried it. There is only 1 skimmer, it seems the valve lets you choose...

The heater isn't turning on and the e command isn't keeping time. Should there be a voltage across the heater wire? There isn't and I'm afraid I have a bad board. It is also losing a couple hours over a few days.

I had my gunite pool replastered dark blue. I have been warned that I can't use certain types of chlorine or shock as it will "bleach" the finish. Can you help me to understand what I can and can not use? Thanks!

i need new connectors to my filter and heater? Where do I buy theses?

My Hayward heater won't turn, is displaying a LO service code and won't get out of bypass mode. I have found the following troubleshooting tip but I don't know how to fix the problem. Thanks!!! The display will continue to show “bo” for 10 seconds, then “LO” will be displayed again. a. If the...

The boaster pump on my Polaris isn't working properly. When I turn the pump on the motor hums but it does not turn. Then when I spin the implier the pump starts and is running fine. Thoughts? Diagnosis? Thanks!

I just had my pool replastered dark blue. It's been 2 weeks. I have been brushing the pool 1 - 2 times per day and the chemicals are in balance. The pool still needs acid every other day or so. There are a few streaks on the steps, a small white spot on the bottom and some different...

Anyone have a recommendation, I need my pool replastered. Nothing fancy. Plaster tinted blue. No pebble tech. Thanks.

The lady at my local pool store told me to remove my Polaris from the pool for 24 hours after I shock. She said this would extend the life of the Polaris because the plastic tubing and parts get bridle faster when exposed to high chlorine levels. Thoughts?

My very old cleaner has finally died. In looking for a new cleaner I am focusing on Polaris. Because I plan on staying in the house for a while I am lean towards the 3900 sport. Thoughts? Also, the booster pump still works but is older (~15 years old). Is there any advantage or reason to...

I have a spigot right above my pump, on the line between the pump and the filter. Can I use this to drain the pool? I need to lower my CYA. Thanks.

I had a reel for my solar cover, but that broke and was a pain to move from the pool to behind the garage. I'm looking for an easy solution to remove the cover. During the spring and fall I will frequently remove the cover on the weekends and then replace it during the week. I've read about...

I have a Letro Legend cleaner and want to know about the various "add-ons" I've seen at the pool store. Currently on my tail are hard rubber washers that I have replaced a few over time as they wear down. But now I've seen at the pool store foam cylinders that go on the tails to help with...

I have a cartridge filter and wanted to understand when I should replace it. There are actually 4 filters, I clean them a couple of times a year and they appear to be in decent shape. I've had the pool for 2 years, so I don't know how old the filters are. Thanks! 10,000 gallon inground...

My temperature sensor was installed along the pipe between my pump and my filter, in direct sunlight. So the sensor doesn't measure the water temperature and instead reports closer to the air temperature. Suggestions for a temporary or permanent fix? 10,000 gallon inground gunite pool 1.5...

I have a Polaris pressure-side cleaner and this winter, while in the cold water and under the solar cover, the cord is becoming tangled. It has several anti-tangle swivels on it and has never had the problem before. Thoughts? Ideas?

Thinking of adding a pergola and a simple outdoor kitchen: grill, bar top and prep area. The question is should I have the pergola cover the grill area or stop beforehand. Anyone have this setup and want to share pics?

I cleaned my filter and there was a white, milky substance in the filter. When it dried on my concrete it looks like sand. What is this? Should I be concerned. The pool chemistry is balanced and the pool is clear.

I can't seem to find the answer anywhere. My CYA is at 100ppm, had been at 50-60ppm last summer. What caused the increase? I use an inline chlorinator with 3in tabs and calcium hypochlorite shock. 10k pool.

I have bottom jets and side jets on my pool...does it matter or make a difference which ones I run heated water to for optimal efficiency?

I'm looking at upgrading to pool to automation management from the manual sundials. The pool builder has recommended the E-Command system with the 6 button remote. Does anyone have any experiences with this? Is there any reason to get a ProLogic with the AquaPod? I will be running pool only...