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Recently converted to a SWG pool. Had a Jandy TruClear salt cell installed so that it could communicate with my Jandy automation. No problem until I turned on the Spa and it began leaking around the lid. Removed lid, took off the O-ring, inspected and re-lubed. Put it back together and no...

Wishing to convert my pool to a SWG pool. Presently have a Jandy automation system. (13 years old) Looking at a Jandy Aqua Pure PLC1400 salt cell. The pool store told me I need to also purchase a Aqua Pure Power Center. Both components would come to $1899.00. Installation would be extra. How...

Am thinking about switching over to a salt chlorinated pool and am considering a Purechlor salt generator. They have a five year warranty on there salt cell. Would like some input from the experts on this site regarding this particular system. So many different salt generators available, but was...

Tired of carrying chlorine jugs and planning to convert to a SWG in the spring. So many different brands and choices available. Would like some recommendations on a brand and model that members feel does a good job. Unable to do the conversion myself, so looking for someone in the Tampa Bay area...

Went to my local Publix to pick up some 20 MTB. Need to bring up my CYA a little to stabilize the chlorine. Only boxes they had said "Detergent Booster and Multi-Purpose Household Cleaner" Wanted to check with the experts here to make sure it was safe to use before...

Want to place one or two portable patio heaters on the lanai adjacent to my pool when it gets cool outside. Have done some research etc, but you get on overload with all the different manufacturers, etc. Pricing is all over the board, but want to get a quality heater that will perform well and...

Need to replace my Hayward H250 gas heater (Natural gas). Have a Jandy PDA. Should I stay with the Hayward brand of heater or purchase a Jandy JXi and update to the Aqua link App. Technician is recommending the Jandy, but wanted some input from the experts on this site. Appreciate !!

Getting small areas of green/black mold/algea starting to appear in my pavers. Wished to spray with some bleach and water before it gets out of hand. What is the recommended ratio of bleach to water in order that it will kill the mold, but not damage the pavers:confused::confused:

Just received my T-100 in the mail a couple of days ago. Understand there is a learning curve, so after checking my chlorine (5.0) and ph, (7.8) using the K-1000 Safety Kit (Blue box) to build a little confidence, I decided to venture into other tests, starting with the CYA. Following the...

The return jet in my spa that circulates water when the pool is operating was sticking out approximately 1/2" from the marcite yesterday. Noticed when brushing the pool/spa. Thought that unusual, so when trying to push back flush with the marcite, noticed it was loose and entire jet came out of...

Have been a pool owner for many years and have relied on Pinch a Penny and some private pool cleaning companies to maintain my pools. Mixed results--some good/okay and others not. Recently retired and wish to maintain my pool myself. Have been trolling the site for a couple of weeks and...

Found the above "Subject" test kit on E-bay for $57.95 with free shipping. Is that a good price? Any preferred seller you all can recommend to purchase such a kit? Have been depending on a local pool store for my water chemistry, but it is not working out. Have the time and need to take this...

Recently had the tile cleaned in the pool (had some scale) by a local pool store. Technician from store, apparently in a hurry simply poured 1/2 gallon of concentrate tile cleaner directly into pool and then brushed. Believe the concentrate should have been mixed with water or muriatic acid. As...

When operating in the pool mode, my Hayward filter reads 18 lbs pressure. When I change over to the spa mode, same number of returns, the pressure increases to 30 lbs. Have good pressure on the spa returns. Is this normal:?: Hope to hear from some of the experts on this site. Thanks !!