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Moved from here very helpful. My end cap bolts were stripped, and I want to replace both bearings. Anyone have a link to replacement bearings? Thanks.

I bought an A20 from Marina a few months ago. The finer pleated filters came with it, and do a good job picking up dirt. However, merely rinsing with a hose does not seem to get the fine dirt trapped in the filters. I tried the search function but did not find mind for a preferred way to clean...

I am in So Cal and late to start my SLAM. Water is around 60 degrees. No visible algae. 0 FC 8+ PH 375 CH 140 TA 0 CYA I am going to add about a gallon of Muriatic to address the PH first, then raise the CYA to about 40 ppm, then start the SLAM. Is this the correct order? I typically have...

In-ground gunite spa with spillover to pool. Best vacuum? Pool blaster Max looks decent for $200, any feedback? I just bought a Maytronics A20 for the pool, but I don't think it would work well in the spa. There are cheaper hand-held models out there, so thought I'd solicit...

I'm in SoCal, and I have a rectangular in-ground pool (deepest 5' in middle.) I have a retractable pool cover that keeps the pool pretty clean. My PoolCleaner (suction-based) is dying and cannot get out of the deep end,(or chooses not to.) I know robots are polarizing; I have called Marina in...

I have been having issues with my Hayward DE grid filter, and after reading several threads here, began hunting for a cartridge filter. I called a favorite vendor on the forum, M.., and she rec'd a sand filter. I have a 17.5 k gal. in ground pool with a coverstar cover (covered 95% of the...

Hey gang: Im in Southern california, 15x30 gunnite saltwater rectangular pool with cover. I have had a pool cleaner (vergnugen or some brand?) for several years. The wheel literally fell off last week, and it could either use a tune up or replacement. I've been reading several threads re...

Hayward 60 sq ft grid DE filter, prox 10-15 yrs old. I cleaned it in-place this year (I normally take it out of shell and pull it apart, clean and inspect each filter, etc.) by shooting water from hose. Added DE (probably too much) and now the filter is shooting DE in the pool. I thought this...

So, was testing my NaCL level today. I've stained my sink in the past, so "should" have been more aware. Got this stuff all over my fingers, and cannot scrub it off. Mineral spirits or any other chemical to remove, or am I tattooed for life?

Hey all: I'm in Carlsbad, CA. 17.5 gal plaster pool, refinished 3 years ago. Have not changed water since. FC 2.5 CC 0 CH 500 TA 100 CYA Low, (ran out of re-agent R-013) PH is 8.2 plus I just had to replace my heater, heat exchanger went out after about 15 years. Home warranty company...

The heat exchanger on my Raypak 400k heater finally gave up the ghost. I'm in San Diego. Suggestions and estimated cost for replacement? I did a brief search, it looks like Raypak is still a good heater. . .

Hey all: Looking to get an EZ-touch panel and possibly new VS pump installed in Carlsbad/La Costa area. I got a lot of great info here, but am not confortable with my electrical skills to try an install. Any suggestions? I read the sticky, I think its OK to ask, but if not, mods feel free to...

The LCD screen on my Pentair VS went out last year, and I survived a whole year with the settings that were in existence when it went out (starts 5 am, runs til 1 pm at a moderate rate 1100 rpm). I have a pool/spa, and SWG. I have considered Automating in the past, but have never done it. I...

So I started my SLAM on Monday, and had fairly consistent results, with no overnight losses on Wed, Thurs I didn't get readings at all, and now its Fri (Day 5) and my FC level has dipped from 22 to 17, water looks good with no perceptible algae. My readings today: 17 FC 0 CC 500 CH 140 TA 7.8...

I was over 8.2 in PH prior to my slam, so I added a gallon of MA, and it dropped to 7.2. I loaded 4 gals of CL (13.5 HDX from HD), and I was about 34 CL. Took my readings this am, and got the following: 22 CL 0 CC 400 CH 130 TA 50 CYA PH 8.2 + 2600 salt Per pool math, I just added 1/2 gal of...

Hey guys, trying to get my stuff dialed in, could use an assist. Pool H20 is looking good, but some mustard on the sides and in the shadows. I have a SWG but turned it off for winter (in So Cal). I put in about 4 gals of bleach about 3 weeks ago, when I had 0 CH and 0 CC. Last week I added...

My resurfacing was about a year ago, and I'm starting to get some mustard algae. Old brush is toast, whats the current best brush to use? I have Midnight blue quartzscape, so don't want to hurt my surface (I have abalone too, if that matters). Do brushes with stainless bristles degrade/abraid...

Mentioned this in another thread, but think I need to replace my main board on my Aqua Rite. Replacement Tcell-15 is clean, just added salt, and when I power on the SWG, takes a moment to read the salinity, then goes to 2700-2800 for a couple minutes, then I hear a "click", and the salinity...

New quartzite refinish on my 16k gal. pool. I've waited a month, and now I'm adding salt, Diamond Crystal from Home Depot. I did a quick search, but didn't see any particular method to adding salt other than dumping and brushing. I'm putting in abuot 340 lbs, and its mostly just sitting on...

Re-plastered with quartzite 3 weeks ago. Been testing a week or two on my own, and had pretty good results. Put in some more CYA through sock method yesterday. Morning readings: FC 6 CC 0 CH 525 TA 120 CYA 50 PH 7.5-.6 How did my CH rise so much? Not sure I was accurately testing in...

OK, new quartzite resurfacing about 2 weeks ago, and just got my TF-100 kit a few minutes ago. Of course, I sprinted out to the pool with my new chemistry set to see how I'm doing. To be honest, all the chemical measurements sounded pretty imposing before I got the kit, so I was a bit...

Hi guys, I've read through most of the stickies, just want to make sure I'm getting this right. I have a 30+ yr old pool that we just remodeled, and I started adding CYA earlier this week, about a lb a day. I ran into a problem with DE entering the pool, so I replaced the grids in im Hayward...

Just re-surfaced the pool, and completely cleaned out my DE filter. Grids are older, but no noticeable tears. When I put it back together and put about 4 lbs of DE (I had been using about 8-10 lbs, but PB said 4 was good), I get a sporadic "spitting" of DE shot out the return into the pool...

My PB keeps saying he's going to get me pricing on abalone shells, but keeps forgetting. Random google searches don't yield much info, anyone have a lead for me? I'm in San Diego, if that matters. (and no, the beach won't work) thanks, Joel

So, remodel starts tomorrow for our 15x30 rectangular pool. Midnight blue means the pool will be pretty dark, and our coping will be poured-in-place, probably brown to dark brown (San Diego buff stamped color concrete nearby, so might try to match that). I'm leaning towards something lighter...

OK, all my equip is around 10+ years old, and I'm starting pool renovation this week with resurfacing, coping and tile. Budget got a bit squeezed (kid needs braces, again), so I'm trying to keep whatever equipment is still serviceable. Here's what I have: Pentair Intelliflo Pump (LCD display...

After several PB bids, we finally have come to terms for a renovation of our 30+ yr old pool, that was remarkably serviceable without any major help for that long. PB we went with is very laid-back, which is a bit of a concern for my semi-type A personality (I'm an attorney), and the estimates...

About to resurface our pool, and I'm debating between Quartzscape and Stonescape in Midnight blue. A buddy has the stonescape, and it looks great, and although textured, is still fairly smooth. Does anyone have pics of of both, in midnight blue? I think the Stonescape may refract more light...

I did some heavy construction on a patio adjacent to my pool last month, and demo'd a lot of saltillo tiles. Unfortunately, a lot of that dust went into the pool and spa. The spa is closer to the patio area, so it got a lot of dirt/dust in it. I have a Hayward poolvac for the pool, and it...

Just starting to renovate our rectangular 17.5k gal. pool. Already has Pentair Intellifo pump and AquaRite SWG. Had solar but removed for PV panels, but will eventually get solar back. I'm considering LED lights, solar, automated valves, poolsafe cover (already installed, but not automated)...