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    How to remove pollen from bottom of pool?

    I am having problems removing pollen from the bottom of my new pool. I am using the PoolCleaner 4x to vacuum out the pollen, but the pollen passes through the cartridge filter and through the returns back into the pool. I have cleaned the cartridge filters a couple of times and cartridge unit...
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    Heat Pump will not turn on when pump is on low speed

    The heat pump will not turn on when it is on low speed. Apparently, there is not enough flow. My goal was to run the pump on low speed for 24 hours or less to turn the water, and high speed when running the sheer descents or The Pool Cleaner. The pump is a Hayward Tristar Dual Speed pump 1.5...
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    The Pool Cleaner 4x question and sheer descent question

    I have The Pool Cleaner 4x. It is not climbing the walls and seems to go slow. Please see pic of plumbing below. What is your opinion on the plumbing? Did the PB plumb it right? Also, should I turn off the 2 valves on the 2 skimmers and valve for low suction so only the dedicated suction...
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    New Pool- TFP Test Kit Results- Help

    Our pool is finally complete! Still have about 2-3 weeks of paver, firepit and fence install. Will post pics soon. Here are the results using TFP Test Kit. This is my first time testing, so hopefully these are correct. PH- 7.8 FC- .5 CC- .5 TA- 80 CH- 250? CYA- 0, but I used a test strip...
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    New Pool Build- Cleveland, Ohio- Your advice is appreciated!

    Thank you to all on TPF. The information and expert advice you provide is excellent and very much appreciated! I am still gathering information, but think I have found a PB I am comfortable with. I worked with Chris from JDM Pool Design on the pool and backyard design. I highly recommned...