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It looks like your cpu board could have gone out. What you should try is a Goldline SWG system. I only install this brand of SWG in the field. They are extremely reliable, low maintenance and easy to use. They also produce more chlorine than many other models on the market in comparable...

You can change the spider gasket and try it out but I just had this issue last week. I did replace the gasket because it was leaking through the backwash line. It did not work so I wasted the money on the gasket and ended up having to install a whole new mulitport valve.

Is the spa indoors? If this is the case, then the spas should be drained much more often. I would try doing that as well. A spa that is used several times per day would be considered high usage and should have the water replaced frequently. The reason being, is that it is much harder to...

If the spa level is dropping when the pump is on then the automated valve probably needs to be calibrated. It might be the case of the valve not lining up perfectly when it is in pool suction mode. This happens all the time and is an easy fix. Look on line to show you how to calibrate the...

The in pool acid wash is great but it will raise the calcium in your water even higher. Since you will essentially be etching the plaster with water in it, you will also be pulling the calcium from the plaster. The main cause of staining in unbalanced water. You need to watch your pH and...

The first thing I would do is take unplug your controller from inside of the house and take it down to the power center at teh pool equipment. Open up the left cabinet with a Phillips screwdriver and there should be a short telephone cord in there to plug in a control panel like the one in the...

There are many phosphate removers on the market today. Any one of them will work, just make sure to read the label so you are dosing your pool correctly. It is absolutely vital that you vacuum up all the phosphates of the bottom of the pool and then clean your filter very thoroughly to rid the...

That is correct. If you have had a push/pull backwash filter before, the positioning of the handle is opposite than most filters. In filtering mode, the handle is in the up position and to backwash, the handle is down for the Quad DE. And yes, you have all the directions correct. The...

There is no sensor in a Kreepy Krauly, but unfortunately that specific cleaner needs a little push to get going after they have some years on it. The little flapper inside that moves back and forth and makes cleaner move starts to get soft and just needs a little push to jar it loose and to...

Pearlite is good economically but it does not have the same coverage on filter grids that the D.E. does. I saw a demonstration at a swimming pool convention that showed the coverage on the grids of each one and the D.E. coated the grids much better, thereby giving the pool a greater surface to...

The big advantage of the quad D.E. filters are that it is using the best of both worlds. Both cartridge filtering and diatamacheous earth (DE) are used. Yes, it is an easier filter clean too. I don't really see any disadvantages. The time is takes to break down a regular D.E. filter and hose...

I have cleaned up many foreclosure properties of the years which have looked as bad as your situation and I always ended up draining the water, pressure washing and chlorine washing and refilling. Having to run all of that gunk and algae through your filter would take many hours of electricity...

I have been in the pool service business for years and the best and most reliable SWG that I have seen in the field is the Goldline Aquarite system. Other ones that function well too are the Pentair Intellichlor.

If you are set on saving electricity, it would be a good idea for you to install a variable speed pump. Check with your power company and ask if they give rebates on installing a variable speed pump. You can save anywhere from $30-$60 per month depending on current situation.

It is absolutely essential that you add any type of chemicals when the pump is running. Adding brushing to it like you are doing is also a great idea. Don't use anymore tablets if you don't have to. That will help insure that you don't raise your cyanuric acid (conditioner) level higher that...

Having that many jets, it would be a good idea to stick with a 4 HP motor. The amount of piping it takes to push a strong jet of water will take a pretty serious motor to accommodate that demand.

The most likely scenario is because your pool cover pump is bad and needs to be replaced. The GFI is tripping for a reason. It could be that the cord attached to the pump is not sealing and allowing water to flood the electrical part of the pump, there by causing the GFI to trip.

The reason the generator is turning off is because your pool water is too cold. Certain models of chlorine generators will shut off to protect the cell. Cold water chlorine production can be damaging to the metal located inside of the cell.

Your model of chlorine generator shuts off at 55 degrees I believe. The reason for it is to protect the cell. Apparently cold water production of chlorine gas can be damaging to the metal located inside of the cell.

The are great to have just plumb in a ball valve into the plumbing where you can easily turn off the return to the fountains when somebody wants to go swimming. The fountains look really cool too.

Your first alternative is the right way to do it. You want to be able to turn the 3-port valve after the filter to only go up to the solar when its appropriate. That way when the solar is turned off, the water will not go through the solar booster and only to the loop on to the heater and then...

You should be able to install the new two-speed motor onto your existing pump. The only thing that changes is that you'll have an extra load line coming off of the new motor. You'll need to have an automation system to change the speed automatically otherwise some motors have a manual switch...

Go to your local pool store and rent a submersible pump and drain off the water accordingly. Be sure to drain off enough the first time because you can always add more calcium.

I have a pH meter that I use on a regular basis and it works great. The only trick is making sure to clean it off with fresh water. I have had to replace the sensor once but it was well worth it.

Using a salt-chlorine generator is nice if you want to have one less chemical to add to the pool. Considering that a two gallon pack of chlorine at Home Depot is $12, the payoff happens pretty quickly. But yes, it is true that if you have the system in place, the pH tends to be a lot higher...

I have been in the pool industry for 10 years and have seen many skimmers that leak. It is probably the most common place for leaks in a pool. Most are where the tiles meet the skimmer and the grout will crack away. In your case, it is called a skimmer that has failed and must be replaced. A...

Here's the big question: How do worms get into a raised spa off the deck? I have been servicing pool for years and still haven't found a logical explanation for that.

I would have to agree with Bruce as well. Re-installing the diving board is a bad idea and can lead to all sorts of liability problems. Cutting out a section of your concrete deck and cementing a rock into would look good. Just make sure to get a qualified contractor to do the job. The other...

Re: Where do I go from here... It might take raising the FC to close to 10.0 to oxidize the CC's. Keep the pH as low as possible to improve the effectiveness of your chlorine in oxidizing.

That is great if you're running at 325 watts at low speed. Obviously, it won't run the pool cleaner very well or skim the surface but you can crank up the speed when you want to at anytime. You should see a savings of $20-$35 per month just on your pool pump alone. They are great pumps if...