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    Cracked S200 Filter Dome - Replace entire filter?

    I have a Hayward S200 sand filter. The top half has a small crack in it, and the black cap also has cracks. Should I just replace these parts, or replace the entire filter unit? I've also been considering a move to a cartridge filter. If I do, will I need to replace the pump and variflow valve...
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    Pool cover pump can't handle muck

    Hi, all, I'm having a devil of a time trying to pump the April rainwater off my inground pool cover. A lot of vegetation got on the cover and rotted, and now when I try to pump the water off, the pump's spongy filter clogs up after 30 seconds with muddy gunk. I am afraid to run the cover pump...
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    Hello from Ohio!

    Hi! Long-time browser who finally wised up and joined this awesome website! I bought my house a year ago. Never owned a pool before, but the previous owner said it wasn't very difficult to maintain the pool and hot tub. HA! I've had nothing but trouble with both. My current problem, which I...