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My Hayward super pump developed a leak last year and needs the gasket kit. Before I do that however, I am thinking about getting a more energy efficient pump. We run the pump on average 12 hours a day. The pump is currently running on 110, but I can do 220 with no issues. My energy costs go up...

Hi All, need some help. Opened the pool this year and the water wasn't bad as far as algae etc. But TA and PH were low. So I've gotten the TA up to 100 but just can not get the PH up above 7.0 yet. I brushed the pool the 3 days ago, and that spread the algae in the water and now the water is...

Hi, I just got my Taylor test kit in and since this is the first time I've ever really gotten accurate test results I thought I'd ask a few questions: The pool is really pretty clear and nice, though with the weather it has dropped from a nice 85 to about 72 degrees. I am using TriChlor tablets...

I see the Intex 54601 generators are at $139 again at Wally World. Anyone using this SWG on a 14k + gallon IG pool successfully? I'd really like to go salt, but can't stomach the $700+ for other systems...

I have the hayward 1-1/2 returns and I'm wondering if anyone has found an adaptor to connect an 1-1/2 PVC pipe for an aerator ?

Hello, I have a 15k gallon pool (16x32x4) and I have always run the pump for 12 hrs a day, and the water is generally clear and pretty maintenance free. But from reading through the forum it seems that i might be running it more than I really need? How can I calculate pump run time? I have a...

Hello, We have had a pool for years and have always just used pool store chemicals. This year I have started to use some of the BBB methods and I'm wondering about day to day chlorine. I have an inline tablet feeder and normally use 3" tablets in it. ($90 for a 25# bucket!) Can someone...