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We are rebuilding our house and intend to replaster the pool and redo concrete deck and new pool equipment at the same time. We will also replumb to put new pool equipment under the elevated house. i have 2 questions for the group... 1. The last time we replastered We found a guy in SC that...

Our Maytronic Model Discovery from Doheny's in 2017 is behaving odd. Wheels are not moving and it appears as if it is having a seizure. We are pretty sad as we loved this robot. Looking for recommendations on a similar robot for a gunite 40x20x8 pool. It will pretty much stay in the pool 24x7...

We have a booster and polaris 280...we've struggled with getting the walls clean...looking to switch to robotic and we want something good for leaves abs climbing walls...we're willing to spend the money to get a good robot...but would like you're feedback on which ones toy love...we're leaning...

I had no power to my intelichlor so I checked the connection and saw it was corroded and where there used to be 4 prongs I believe, there are now only 3. I checked the power supply inside and the green led is on so power is getting to the power center. Its the connection from the cable from the...

Hi, I'm trying to build my own Aerator to begin adding borax... I've got everything on hand I need, Borax, M-Acid, but no aerator...and I get it that lots of tiny bubbles breaking the surface is what I want to lower TA after lowering PH first with M-acid. Looks like everyone just builds a DIY...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone might know of a possible way to attach the Pool Skim to a straight pipe...as recommended here: http://www.poolskimusa.com/install.htm I have an older pool with slanted 1" diam return pipes....can I use the Polaris 1" stub pipe connection recommended by PoolSkim...

Just got a new Hayward Maxflo VS and love it....My pool is 20 years old and my filtration is currently 2 huge Baker Hydro cartridges that sit under my skimmer baskets on the suction side. The pool guy says filtration wasnt meant to be sucked through filters and I should consider a real Cartridge...

The manual states the min length of the straight pipe between suction inlet and the next fitting elbow be 10"....the current configuration has 5"....anyone have a recommendation of what combination of 45's and 90's that could bring me back to the lead pipe by being as direct as possible to...

Is there anyone that has the Tristar VS already? What do you think? I can only find the Tristar model above online in one place. (http://www.polytecpools.com/hayward-tri ... 10842.html) Anyone else know where I can find it? Hayward rep said they only found it there as well. Its so new that I...

I have a 3/4 hp single speed pool pump and wanted to replace it with a new energy efficient pump. I also have a booster pump and the Pentair Intelichlor system with a Intermatic mechanical timer for the booster pump and the primary pump. I am looking at Hayward Max-Flo VS, Hayward Super Pump...

Looking to install a SWG but I am clueless on which system to get and what advantages they each have. I want to be informed before approaching the sales folks. Can you tell me which system you would choose and why? Please let me know if I have left out any info in my signature below that you...

Hi, I have one year old plaster and see what I think is black algae. I will be shocking tomorrow. My question is this... 1. Black algae is centered on rough spots in the pool...So is there a way to sand these rough spots down? It appears smooth but when you touch it, there is a bit of roughness...

Hi, Newer pool owner made if through 1 season with the 100 Kit...now need some advice on where everyone gets replacement reagents. I'm low on a few so I don;t need another whole kit. On another tangent, we are looking to buy a second set of filters so one can soak while we put the others...

As a newbie I was wondering the best place to buy chemicals... I found Govex.com has some great prices for the Taylor Kit $49 ( I already got mine but it might make sense to buy the whole kit when I am running low on various bottles?) Muriatic Acid 2 gal $10 DeIcer Excel 50# Cal Chl $20.89 CYA...

So, I got the K-2006 Test Kit and I've got the hang of it except for the CYA test.... 1. The solution is never cloudy so it seems like I am wasting my drops. I;ve added an entire container of CYA to the pool last week so I don't know why it isn;t showing up. I even added it in a sock in the the...

We have a plaster vacuum and a long hose that is brand new. We've attached the long handle to the vacuum and plugged in the hose into the holes that go down to our filters and return to the pump. we have a system where we have 2 filters at the end of the pool and the return water goes down into...

Hi. As it turned out our booster pump was doing more than leaking. It was not working. We had someone replace it with a new one. This install does not look correct to me though. When I look at other installs, they have hard pvc pipe. Does this look correct or should I have him redo it? If...

I have heard some stories about folks buying a polaris online only to realize that it was refurbished. How do I ensure it is new and not refurbished? Also, can anyone recommend some reputable sites? Amazon, In the Swim and Pool Supply Warehouse all have the 280 for $370-380 but Leslies has it...

I have a Booster Pump that the pool guy says is leaking. He wants to order a new one to replace it. BUT, I heard on a post of mine that I could avoid installing a booster pump altogether if I have a Variable Speed Pump. Is this true? And if so, do I need to upsize it to take into account the...

I am building my own equipment cover as it is exposed to the weather right now. Can you share your own DIY covers and any instructions or lessons learned? Thanks!

I bought a home and it came with the Polaris model. I dont know which one it is or how to repair it. The hoses appear dry rotted as well. Is it time to bite the bullet and buy a new one? OR should I refurb this old boy?

Hi, Just replastered my 30K gal pool. Startup was done by a pro...now I am looking to begin on my own but I have a couple questions about some improvements I need to consider. Also, I am wondering which of these should be my priority? 1. Booster pump is leaking...will need to replace it...

Pool replaster has been postponed until tomorrow. Very excited. What should I remember to take notes of, pictures of, etc. Someone had mentioned getting a cup of the plaster for testing purposes, but how would I store this? Anything else I should be observant about? Thanks! Pics to come!

I am doing a replaster and the guy made me sign something saying it was my choice to stick with my current 1 main drain scenario currently in place. Pool is 30 years old. Then a pool maintenance guy who is going to show me the ropes and do the opening of the pool said that it could be dangerous...

Have a Anthony Light - Underwater No H-700260 Model no 30 and am needing to replace as it is busted out and the when we took it out, it was all corroded. It is to be used with Fixture Housing No 16 or 21. How do I find a replacement? Can any electrician that is licensed do this work? Or does...

I have been looking on this forum and there seems to be some difference of opinion on the acid bath vs acid wash. what is required? I cant find Quartzscapes Manufacturer Info anywhere and when I called up TPC, they keep referring me to a local builder. How do i get the actual Manufacturer...

Hi! We are replastering our pool and I was curious if its a lot of money to fill the pool in from empty. Is there an economical way to do it other than just turning on the water? Thanks!

Hi! We inherited a swamp and knew it needed replastering. SO we are replastering Thursday and now we need to learn about our equip which could not be evaluated until now. We have cartridges now...but what do folks think about the bags that go into the cartridge areas? Which cartridges do folks...

A plasterer is quoting me a straight replaster without the following: no new extended pluming on return fittings and equalizer lines no new white goods (return fittings, vgb main drains, equalizer grates) If I do not get these above items...Will my pool still function fine? Bear in mind...

Check out this website from FPL that helps you calculate the energy used by your pump and how much you would use with a variable speed pump (versus single speed) Pretty interesting stuff....but the price of a VS pump may or may not return on your investment depending on how often you use your...