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    pump losing pressure!!!!!!

    I am using a hayward pump and sand filter power flo lx 1hp pump and a sp210 filter. I installed everything last year in july, when i installed the sandpump it held a psi of 11 i noticed three weeks ago that the psi had dropped to 9. I backwashed it real good and rinsed and the psi jumped back up...
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    aquabot customer service. a+++++++++

    Just got my pool rover jr ftiday and it vacuums perfect but it was only cleaning a portion of the pool at a time in pie shape pieces instead of side to side like stated. I called customer service today and talk to them about how it wascleaning and the patterns it was cleaning. After talking to...
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    pool Rover junior acting funny

    I just bought a pool Rover junior and it vacuums fine. The problem i am having is is that sometimes it will only go half way across the pool before it stops and starts going the other way. It acts as if it is cleaning one whole side and then moves to the other side and does the same thing. Is...
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    questions about pool rover jr

    Im looking at getting a poolrover jr but i have a question for people who have been using one for a while. i was skeptical about getting an auto cleaner because my floor is not so flat due to a windstorm that came thru and tore my walls down and messed up the pool floor. There are high and low...
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    difference in sand filters

    I have the hayward 21 inch sand filter and thinking about going to a bigger filter but everything bigver says inground. Is there any difference in an above ground sand filter and an inground sandfilter?
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    hydrotools ph tester.......

    Order this the other day its a 6 way test I believe. All I wanted was the bigger sample bottle for testing ph but the readings I get with the Taylor's compared to the hydrotools is a bit different which u also test it different also. Which would be more accurate? U can also do the acid test with...
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    question about bromine!!!!

    So is bromine something you add to your pool in addition to chlorine or is it a chlorine substitute? My water has been crystal clear since day one my levels are all stable and would like to add bromine to my water if it will help the feel of the water and the look.
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    cya ???????????

    I am having problems with my cya. I tested this morning and got a 50 I was outside in the sun with my back to the sun, I tested this afternoon again outside but there was no sun to much cloud coverage and came up with around a 30. I know the 50 was rite this morning cause I poured the solution...
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    TEST NUMBERS ON NEW POOL

    i just done my first test after adding chemicals to my new pool. here are the numbers cl-5 br-10 ph-7.8 fc-9 cc-.5 tc-9.5 ta-140 cya-50= i tested twice and came up with the same reading. i just added stabilizer last night and it may take up to a week to start reading correctly but i wanted to...
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    what is a better pump

    Looking at the Hayward matrix and the Hayward powerflo 2 can someone tell me which is a better pump. I know the matrix is a little more expensive but are there really that much difference.
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    when to tighten top plates

    heritage 24x52 with deck and backyard renovation(pics) i just purchased a sharkline heritage from pool supply world and all i can say about them is wow they have been great to work with. statdd it might take up to three weeks to get the pool so plenty of time to do the ground work,wrong pool...
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    HOW ARE THESE READINGS

    i just got my tf100 kit and this is my first test using it. how are these numbers ph-7.2 ppm cl -5 ppm broman - 10 ppm fc - 11 ppm cc - 0 ppm tc - 11 ppm ta - 120 ppm cya - 80 ppm
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    this may be a stupid question

    New to pools and just got my tf100 kit. So I'm wondering what oclt test is
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    are 12x12x2 blocks ok?????

    Just got my 24x52 Sharkline heritage and have been putting down the pavers and then realized they called for 16x8x2 pavers and I have been putting down 12x12x2 pavers is this gonna be a problem?
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    sand filter blowing air after back wash and rinse

    I have a 2650 intex sand pump and I backwashed and rinsed after vacuuming and now it is blowing air thru the return it does not have a leak anywhere I am stumped thanks for any help
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    WHICH PUMP SHOULD I CHOOSE

    WAITING ON MY 24X52 SHARRKLINE HERITAGE TO GET HERE NEXT WEEK AND I AM UNDECIDED ON WHICH OF A FEW PUMPS I SHOULD GET. LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS I WILL BE PAIRING IT WITH HAYWARD S210T PRO SERIES 21 INCH SAND FILTER. I KNOW YALL PREFER A TWO SPEED BUT ITS NOT IN MY PRICE RANGE RIGHT NOW. HERE...
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    need help decideing which pump

    i am new to the pool world and have been reading all the info i can. i am getting ready to order a sharkline heritage 24x52 and need some help picking one of these two pumps or maybe a different one if someone has a suggestion. http://www.poolsupplyworld.com/poolsupp ... DO2260.htm or this...
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    what size pump and sand filter are you useing?

    I am getting ready to purchase a shark line 24*48 agp,and would like to know what size pump and sand filter combination you are running to get some ideas. I am currently running an intex2650 sand pump on a 15*48 intex pool and it circulates and vacuums great. I know it is a cheaper product and...
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    intex 2650 sand pump

    I just purchased a intex 2650gph sand filter and have it hooked to a 15*48 intex pool that someone gave us to see how we would like a pool. I am very pleased with the pump the suction for vacuum and circulating the water is great. We have now decided that we love having a pool and are going to...
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    is the sharkline a good pool

    I am new to the pool world. Someone gave me a 15*48 intex and I have been bitten by the pool bug and I am ready to upgrade to permanent above ground pool. I ha e been looking at the shark line reprieve 24*48 and was wondering if this is a good pool I have found a great price on one at pool...