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2 speed Hayward pump with aqua plus controls going on its 3rd season. Opened pool 2 days ago and pump was operating fine. Ran the pool cleaner today on high speed for about 8 hrs. Went to kick the pump down to low for awhile and nothing. Tried several different times. Motor is not turning at...

I had about 1600 sqft of pavers installed last spring and now I think it's time to apply a protectant. I'm looking for a sealer that leaves a "wet look". Does anyone have any experience or familiarity with a product that can achieve these results without compromising traction?

I had a paver patio installed this past spring which had recently started show slight heaving in one section. Background:The pool is an IG vinyl steel walled pool that was built in the fall of 2010. I waited untill the following spring to have the pavers laid. The base material was 3/4"...

Would the use of tinned copper for pool/spa wiring be considered code compliant? I am having trouble finding any info regarding this in the NEC.

Awaiting delivery on a new tub and I am looking to add borates to my water after balancing. I prefer to use boric acid rather that the borax/MA method. Where have you folks had luck finding the stuff? I see the local big box stores carry roach killing powder which according to the MSDS is 99%...

I have read over the NEC code regarding hot tub installation, but it seems somewhat convoluded to me. Perhaps someone with a better understanding/experience could answer my question. I have an outdoor subpanel already installed at my pool equipment pad that is located approximately 15 away from...

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Have a late season outbreak of algae here. It was misdiagnosed at 1st as it appeared to be dirt/silt that had blown in the pool. It was light brownish in color. After realizing this, I brought the FC up to shock level for my CYA yesterday afternoon and ran my pool cleaner. Before I went to bed...

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I noticed that a few wrinkles have appeared in my liner that were not there upon opening. They are about 3-4" long and 1/8" high and are located on the risers or the vertical face of my stairs and are all within a 3' area. I really do not think it could be caused by water behind the liner as I...

Any particular reason the chart for "SWG Pools" CYA range is limited to 60-90? I understand that this is the desired range, but I am in the midst of a new pool start-up and bringing CYA incrementally. Am I to assume FC = 4 is good for any level of CYA < 60?

Does this device require specifically designed treads for different surfaces? I'm getting conflicting answers to this question. I see some on-line vendors that ask you to specify which pool surface you have(vinyl, FG, gunite) when you purchase and some that don't. The ones that do not say the...

New pool here. Details in sig. I was looking at my well report from 2 years ago it and shows levels of Iron(.22 ppm) and also Manganese(.08 ppm). I had water hauled in for the intial fill last fall, but had to add about 5k gallons from my well when I opened the pool this spring. Are these...

I currently have the wall suctions throttled down to about 50% which helps, but it seems like I don't get the ideal skimmer action until they are fully closed. Would it be bad practice to operate in this mode the majority of the time? Wouldn't think both skimmer baskets would get clogged and...

New IG pool installed last fall(see sig for details). PB opened the pool and started up the system for the 1st time this week. Salt was added, but not sure as to how much. After letting the water circulate for a couple days I used the salt test strips I ordered with my TF-100 and got a reading...

Did a search on the topic, but most of the discussion is related to poured concrete decking. I'm having 1200 sqft of pavers layed in a month or so and I'm trying to gather information on proper installation of umbrella sleeves. Would this be similar to a concrete surface where they are set...

Anyone know where I might be able to obtain a square version of this?

Our pool was installed last fall and was then immediately closed/winterized for the season. So although I have no actual experience operating my system from which to draw conclusions, I sense my filter might be undersized. I realize cleaning frequency is dependant on many variables, but all...

Had an IG vinyl pool installed in the fall and decided to wait until spring to lay decking. We are considering going the paver route with a cantilever edge. Met with a local landscape construction foreman and his method of coping installation is to use a construction adhesive to secure the paver...

Liner and water went in Wed. night (9/22), but my pump/SWG will not be hooked up electrically untill some time next week. Is this enough time to promote algae growth? Should I be dumping in jugs of bleach? Pool is size 18 x 38 w/ 8ft deep end. I live in MA.

I am receiving conflicting information regarding the process of pouring pool decking with a cantilever edge. IG vinyl pool construction set begin in 1 week. I am hoping to be able to wait untill spring to pour the decking. One PB says that a cantilver edge must be poured before the liner and...

Time to make a liner selection for our new pool. We are leaning towards a borderless/full print, but are slightly hesitant mainly because we just have not seen many(or any for that matter). We're wondering if there is a reason you don't see more people choosing this option. Any pics of pool with...

Installation on our pool begins in a couple of weeks and I have been agonizing over whether or not to opt for the spill-over spa. I must have changed my mind at least 3 times now. If money was no object it would be a no-brainer, but like most, we are on a budget and are trying to decide if its...