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    AquaTrol issues

    I am researching and found this thread.. I have an AquaTrol system from 2016. It has r1.45 firmware. It is time to replace my cell and I thought I’d be able to upgrade to the T-Cell-9, so I purchased it! Problem is now, I’m finding out the AquaTrol is only compatible with the T-Cell-5 and...
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    Hayward SWG Digital Salt Readout vs Taylor Salt Test

    Hey all, I have a Hayward AquaTrol RJ SWG. The screen reads 3200PPM of salt, which is according to the directions, the PERFECT salt level for generation. However I just tested the water with my Taylor liquid salt test kit and it shows 4600ppm of salt. The generator wont generate chlorine if...
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    Who make a quality return jet light?

    Hey all, I have a "Jet Light" return jet pool light (http://oceanbluewaterproducts.com/pages/light_jet_color.html) by Ocean Blue Water Products. The fitting that screws into the back of the light, never get's tight, just as it's about to get tight, it "pop"'s and the threads break loose, but...
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    New liner install, Foam cove, foam bottom, questions

    Hey all, I just had my pool installed in Sept of 2016. Thanks to all the information and advice from this forum and my SWG, my 2017 season was virtually maintenance free! However since the installer failed to put enough sand down and build a proper cove when he installed the liner, my liner...
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    Solar Pool Heating - Lot's of questions

    Hey all, As some of you may know if you've read/answered any of my other threads threw out the forum, I got my first pool last September 2016. I came to this forum with lots of questions and found lots of answers. I have gone my entire pool season with out a single problem largely due to...
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    2-Stage Pump on "low" has air in pot

    Hey All, I have a 2-Stage pump, I have about 25' of 1.5" Sprial reenforced PVC suction and return line between the pump and the pool. The pump is up by my house and the pool is out in the yard. It is a 1.5hp 2-stage pump. When on High setting, the "pot" is completely full of water with...
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    Retail Pool Hose 1-1/2" Replacement Cuff wont fit

    Hey all, I have a 1-1/2" pool hose from Lowes. "Aqua EZ" Brand, made in China. The hose was 36' long, I only needed it about 28', so I cut the remainder off and purchased a 1-1/2" replacement cuff from the pool store. No problem right? Well it was too big. The hose was too small for the...
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    18' x 33' x 54" New Pool, Adding Salt

    Hey all, I have a Hayward Aquatrol RJ SWG. The pool was setup last Sept but I never set up the SWG because I wanted to wait until this year when I had more time to get the water levels all squared away and properly set up the SWG. I am now adding salt, I added 6x 40lb bags and according to...
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    Anyone have a dead Hayward T-Cell laying arround?

    Hey All, I hope this okay to post here. If not, please move to aproprate location. Sorry in advance! Does anyone have an old/dead Hayward T-cell? I have a new Hayward Aqua Trol RJ SWG, it has a 15' cord on it, Naturally, I need about ~20'! So I want to make an extension cable. For the...
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    Hayward Aqua Bug - Pump Cavitation/Flow

    Hey all, I have a Hayward Aqua Bug pool cleaner, Every time I hook it up, My pump cavitates, it still has flow and doesn't cavitate dry, but it is starving the pump. The hoses all jump. I am sure it's because the orifice on the Aquabug is 1" Maybe, and then it goes threw a 1-1/4? hose...
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    Return Jet creating Tornado and sucking noise at surface

    Hey all, My return jet causes a Tornado at the top of the water above the return jet. This creates a sucking noise that is unpleasant, it also causes top floating items that would normally go to the overflow box, to get sucked down and blown back out by the return jet. Any advice on how to...
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    New Pool, Robotic Cleaner?

    Hey all, I got my 18'x33' Above ground pool installed last Sept. Got the water in and levels right then shut it down for winter. I just refilled it today and am running the Diver Dave pool cleaner. This pool cleaner got good reviews, but it only wants to clean a small area, Maybe it works...
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    Hayward AQ-TROL-RJ Convert o Hardline?

    Hey all, I purchased the Hayward AQ-TROL-RJ with my new pool, I haven't yet set up the SWG because I just started up the pool and am shutting it down as I had it installed late/after season.. I will begin to use the SWG next season. But now that the pool is installed, My hard is on a slope...
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    New Pool, Hose Filled. Super High Alk.

    Hey all, I've never owned a pool before, I did alot of research to buy the pool, and SWG.. But I'm completely raw on getting it started.. My local pool shop advised me to get my ALK down before adding in any of the shock or start up stuff.. The alk from my hose water is atleast 250 in the...