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My pump finally died after about 12 years and I'm looking to replace the whole pump assembly. I'm looking for the ultimate quiet(er), cheap, energy-efficient, low-maintenance pump that carries a warranty even when I DIY install it. I need it to come with all fittings so I can plumb it directly...

I have a new guy handling the chemicals. I tested the chlorine to see if he showed up. Think the 003 is bad, because the FC test remains clear and the pool tech said that was impossible to have 5ppm and 0 FC. He uses fancy digital testers and has done a great job even before I hired him, when...

I'm back. Been a while. So I have the green problem again. Started in April (Arizona, about 80+ degrees in the pool). The pool chemical guy says it's not algae, but it has now spread. I can brush some off, but I fear there are stains now since it won't come off like it used to. I clean the...

Finally made time to use my test kit. My wife will probably kill me if she sees me using the kitchen island as my test lab. CDT: 18 FC + 0 CC = 18 TC (not sure I did this correctly) CHT: 1250 (I dunno, plaster pool still recovering from hard water) TA: 160 CYA: 90 Ph: 7.5 The water is crystal...

I have no idea what the levels are - no, I don't have a test kit yet (after almost 6 years :( ) Last week the chemical guy didn't show up, and I just put a new cartridge in. It had dirt in the bottom and some pollen that the wind blew in from the trees. The water was clear until last Saturday (7...

"Uh-oh! Someone ripped the cord out of the wall!"

My impeller finally let go of its shaft and I can't find one locally. Where can I get one quick that won't cost too much? The guy at the pool store I ususally go to for parts said he could order one for $60 that might work. I need a Pentair/Pac Fab 1HP Hydropump. Possible part# 353013.

I'm looking for something on the market that will block my Kreepy Krauly hose from getting sucked into the skimmer entrance. It blocks the flow and makes this horribly loud "slurping" sound. I've tried fabricating things out of plastic, and am contemplating building something out of fiberglass...

I'm jumping in! I'll let you know what temp when I get back...

I must waste 10-15 gallons every time I spray my filter. I let the water run into my compost heap, but is there a better way that uses less water? I know they sell filter genie type ends for use in California, but I think I would still use the same amount of water to get the filter clean...

My krawler floats in the deep end, even after I moved the weights toward to krawler. It will just hang over the floor and jiggle. I can move it to the shallow end and it will work fine for a while, then I'll find it floating again. Is this because of the cold and change in density of the water...

Who in their right mind thought this junk was a good idea? The sun just eats it. I'd like to resurface the deck eventually, but can I put grout or sealant in those joints until I can? http://www.deckoseal.com/792.htm

Hi everybody! I'm Sean from Tucson, Arizona. I've been a lurker for about 1.5 years now, since my wife and I moved into our first house. I'm a DIY freak and I feel it's time to pay more attention to my pool, since a lot of my home projects are completed. I pay for pool service, but I think I...