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I'm trying to open my green pool and my understanding is that I need to get PH into a recommended level but I can't get it down from 8.2. I've been testing with the TF test kit and located in NJ. These are my numbers: FC 0 (have not added in chlorine as I'm looking to lower my PH first) PH...

I'm having my pool renovated and the contractor poured concrete to a depth of two feet to hold the diving board jig. I have a pool light and I'm concerned that the weight of the concrete will somehow damage the piping to the pool light. Should I be concerned?

I've had a Prowler 930w for a few months now and I am very disappointed. it doesn't have sufficient suction to clean the corners where the angled walls meet the floor on the deep end. I run it for 2 2 hour cycles and there's a lot of dirt left behind. this is with the pleated filter and...

I currently have a 3 step pool ladder, can I change it to a 4? I want to make sure that I'm not going to break anything if I go this route. What do people usually use and why? Also, is there a recommendation on whether to go with plastic steps or stainless steel?

I need to purchase 2 pairs of sockets for ladder and hand rail and the consensus seems to be to go with bronze. What I couldn't find here was which brand tu buy. I can them from woodgrip, sr smith or permatec. Does it matter? Is there a brand that is recommended or that I should stay away from?

I replaced my Hayward DE-3600 Filter with new DE-4820 and while I was adding DE for the first time, foam came out of the returns. I never had foam before, and the filter is the only thing I replaced. is this expected?

I'm looking for some assistance in replacing my diving board. I'm in central NJ and I've heard that according to regulations/codes, the only people that can replace my board would be the pool builder. Is this true? Are there any pros' here that would be interested?

I've noticed over the years that I had rust where ground gets connected to the pump motor but didn't think much of it. Now I noticed I have a hole there about one sql inch. in the motor casing. Is there a way to just buy the casing? I rather not buy another motor, if I can avoid it..

I decided to open my pool today as it was getting green. I tested PH it was 8.2. I have some MA in the shed that's a few years old, I added about 10 oz, no change, a couple of hours later added another 10 oz, no change. Ok, maybe the MA has gone stale, bought a new gallon and added 20oz and...

I need to purchase a wedge assembly, as I seem to have lost one. I need that rubber piece that a screw goes in and expands to hold the ladder in place. Are they universal? I believe this is what I need. Anybody know where I can get it for cheaper? Hayward Anchor Socket Bronze Wedge...

I purchased the bottom mount pressure gauge from tft, I believe it was last year, and since day one it's been inconsistent. For example, it could read 20psi, turn the pump off and on, then it's at 17 and a few minutes later it will be at 20. Other times it behaves as expected, which would be...

I was removing the plastic drain plug on my raypak 406a heater and it broke off. I hate to admit it but I think I was tightening it instead of loosening it. What can I do?

I have three valves on my suction side, one for the main drain and one for each of the skimmers. I accidentally closed all three valves with the pump running for about a couple of seconds and then opened the valves back. Right after this, the pump is moving little water, like if it had a...

I had a liner which was installed this past June and this weekend I noticed that on one of the corners the liner came off. I also noticed that this is the only corner that doesn't have "clips" (sorry, don't know what else to call them), the other three corners have them. I have attached pic...

I noticed that I have some type of white pebbles in my pump basket that I've never seen before. The only difference between this year and previous years is that I've added salt (2000ppm) this year. All of my numbers are in range. Could they be made of salt? White Pebbles. Numbers: FC: 5...

I recently purchased a Raypak 401a and I noticed that it does one metal bang after about 10 minutes after firing up and another one lesser one a few minutes after it shuts off. I had the installers come and take a look at it and they say that's normal for this heater as this is the metal...

I'm considering adding salt to my pool for the feel (no SWG), and I've read that 2,000 ppm is the sweet spot. Now what concerns me is that I've also read that salt deteriorates concrete. At what salt level does this start to happen? Should I do 2,000ppm, 1,000ppm or no salt at all?

I just got my liner replaced and I thought I would share some thoughts and pictures. First, my wife and I wanted the turqoise / beach look so we went with the liner in the first pic. I have to say, we are very happy. New Liner And we ended with this look, taken around 5pm. Pool at 5pm...

I just had my liner replaced and they came out yesterday put chemicals in my pool. According to them they shocked it with 4 pounds of shock and added 3 pounds of stabilizer. Below are my numbers. How long should I wait before I start to add CYA? In the meantime, what should I keep at...

Hello folks, I'm having my liner replaced in about two weeks and was wondering if there is anything I should be changing/upgrading. The liner replacement is inclusive of all gaskets (skimmers and light), is there anything else I should change? I have read of people upgrading their light...

I have a newly installed Raypak 406A Electric Iginition which replaced a 15 y/o Hayward H400 Millivolt. My first experience, and just about everyone else's with the Hayward (about 5 years ago), was "Wow that heater really works", when I placed my hand in front of a return. With the Raypak...

I have a hayward h400 ed1 millivolt heater and I noticed today that there are electric wires going from my timer to my heater. It was late so I couldn't take any pics, Does anybody know why these wires are for?

I'm considering opening my pool on Saturday as it is turning green but with two nights in the twenties, I'm worried of the water freezing. Should I open it and treat the water before it gets worse or let it be for another week? if I open it, do I let the pump run overnight when the temp is...

I'm looking to replace my liner, if you have anybody that you would recommend (or not), please let me know. I live in Central NJ, in the Marlboro, Howell area. thanks!

My pool water is in the 40's (I live I in NJ) and it's turning green, and from what I understand, algae grows once the water hits 60. Why is algae growing? One thing I have to note, I don't know if it matters or not, I did not cover my pool this year (that's another topic). thanks!

I have a Hayward DE-3620 filter (came with the house 4 years ago) which I have never cleaned as it is my understanding that they don't make the D-ring necessary to seal it properly. I backwash as thorough as I can when I close the pool and I don't have any issues with it. I'm going to...

I have a hayward H400 ED1 milivolt, that is not working and as i was troubleshooting I was trying to remove one of the wires from a switch and the lead broke off the switch and stayed attached to the wire. It is so rusted that I can't pull it from the wire. Where can I get a new wire? The...

My Pilot wasn't staying on so I went ahead and ordered a new one. I have a Hayward H400 ED1 millivolt, so I ordered part HAXPLT1931. I connected it to the heater but before I put it in its place, I decided to test it. It works but I don't get a pilot light, I get a flame like 5 inches tall...

I have a Hayward H400 ED1 heater and it won't light. How can I tell if the pilot is on? I'm looking where it should be but I can't see it. Should I do this in the evening? Do I need to remove a panel to get a better look during the day? thanks

After my pump has been off for a few hours, I get a lot of bursts from my returns, like if the return pipes were full of air. I don't have a suction side leak, I only see bubbles for the first 30 seconds or so that the pump is running and then I get zero bubbles from my returns, and I don't...