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My Hayward heater recently started firing up for a few seconds, turning off for a few seconds, and turning back on again, and it does this a few times before eventually turning on and staying on. What might be causing this? Thanks

I recently had my pool/spa replastered and new plumbing installed. i just noticed these bubbles in my spa. 1. What could be causing this? 2. What do I need to do to fix this? Thanks

I had my pool re-plastered about two weeks ago and I want to put a new Hayward suction vacuum in the pool, though I have been told conflicting info. One person told me one week was all I had to wait, though another told me to wait a month. How long should I wait to make sure the vacuum does not...

I want to get a pool cover, or multiple smaller pool covers to keep some debris out, and also to help retain heat. It doesn't need to cover the entire pool, and I would like it to be easy to put in the pool and take out. I know nothing about covers and am not sure what I should be looking for...

My pool is 24’3” ft X 39 ft and I want to get a suction pool cleaner for it. I previously plugged one in through the skimmer, though I just added a new dedicated vacuum port during a remodel in the shallow end of the pool. My pool has steps, and an 8ft long Baja that is obviously elevated from...

I had glass tile in my pool that was demoed, and glass was all over the pool, and on the coping and pavers. I went around with a shop vac as much as I could, though today they plastered the pool and there was still some small pieces of glass in various spots around the outside of the pool. I...

I just had my pool plastered and want to buy a brush. It is plain white plaster. Is there anything I should look for, or will any brush do? Thanks

We wanted to use unsanded grout, though the contractor used sanded grout, and hosed it off, and wiped it after we complained, and now several hours later we are noticing that the finish may have come off, though we are having a difficult time telling in the current available light. Also...

I am trying to figure out which type of pool waterline tile grout I should use with my glass tile that is reflective and opaque. It also covers a higher bond beam and submerged stair and seat lining. Our installer will not use epoxy grout. We are concerned sanded grout will scratch off the...

I just had new pumps, filters, and an automation system installed, and there are lots of cables running along the equipment, and on the ground. I am concerned that a rat or mouse might chew through them. I mentioned this to the person setting everything up, and he said mice and rats are not...

My backyard is being redone, including my pool being replastered. Due to issues with the contractor, which I will not get into, the project is WAY overdue and we are now getting into windy season where I live, and there are trees around my pool, and lots of debris typically gets into it. I am...

We are remodeling our pool and we are thinking of adding an autofill. They are getting close to finishing and this is something we didnt plan on so we are hoping to get some good advice before they come back to finish. We also tore up our concrete to replace it with pavers, so it should be...

I am replacing an old light in my pool during a replaster with a Pentair Intellibrite 5G color LED light, and I am trying to decide whether to add one additional one or several smaller Microbrite lights To the other side of the pool. 1. When either the Intellibrite or the Microbrite lights go...

I have a Amazon.com : Hayward W3PVS20JST Poolvergnuegen Pool Cleaner (Automatic Pool Vacuum), White : Garden & Outdoor that has sat unused for at least a year and looks pretty dirty inside and out. My pool had a lot of algae before I drained it. I am in the process of having my pool completely...

I am having my pool redone and I am having a Pentair Easy Touch Automation System setup so I can control everything on my phone, iPad and computer. I am also considering hardwiring a Pentair control panel in my garage so I can manually control everything if needed. 1. How reliable is the...

I have an existing skimmer, and a new dedicated suction line that was designed to hook a Amazon.com : Hayward W3PVS20JST Poolvergnuegen Pool Cleaner (Automatic Pool Vacuum), White : Garden & Outdoor To it, though it has not been used, and now I realize that it is not going to work because...

My backyard burned up a couple weeks ago when the wildfires ripped across the Los Angeles area. Fortunately my house is ok, though my pool is full of ash, debris, soot, chemicals, etc. I am not going to use the pool until at least next summer, so I'm thinking of draining it, cleaning it and...

1. Are there different type of salt, (quality, other) that can be used with a pool? 2. Does salt need to be put into a pool weekly like chlorine? 3. My pool is about 27,000 gallons. I live in Southern California with hot summers. How much should a year supply of salt cost? Thanks!

I noticed within the past couple months that the grout between the tiles in my pool was becoming loose and breaking off, and in the past week a few tiles started falling off. 1. I switched to a salt water pool last summer. Can this have anything to do with the grout breaking off and the tiles...

I've always spent time using fresh water to clean off pool toys, swim suits, etc. after being in a chlorine pool. Should this still be done after being in a salt water pool? Does the chlorine in the pool still have the same affect on clothes, toys, etc.? Thanks.

I need to replace my heater and am considering the Hayward H350FDN Universal H-Series, Low NOx, 350,000 BTU, Natural Gas, Pool and Spa Heater Hayward H350FDN Universal H-Series, Low NOx, 350,000 BTU, Natural Gas, Pool and Spa Heater 1. Are there any other units I should consider looking at? 2...

I'm replacing my pool heater and my pool guy told me that it would make sense to convert to salt water at the same time since everything will already be apart. I'm looking at this unit: Hayward AQR15 Aqua Rite In-Ground Chlorine Generator up to 40,000 Gallons though I'm a bit concerned because...

I just moved to a house with a pool that is surrounded by trees. I'm looking for a pool robot that will be plugged into electrical. I want one that does the following: - goes up wall and stairs - has a large capacity bag - has a well made bag so it doesn't easily fall apart and need to be...