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A pool store told me that new California (Bay Area) code says that all pools must have anti vortex, anti hair drain covers on. If I don't install one then a building inspector can shut down my pool and not approve any new construction occuring at the time even if the new construction has...

A few months ago I installed a Pentair WhisperFlo 1.5hp pump and a Pentair Clean and Clear 420sq fitler. My pool water remains cloudy even though I have made sure the water chemistry is just right. The only thing that is high is something that begins with a "C" and can only be removed by...

I just installed a Pentair Clean and Clear 420 filter and it does not seem to be filtering, the water remains cloudy. I opened up the filter and made sure everything was sitting properly. I must admit that the pool is very cloudy since I wasn't able to clean it while I was installing all new...

I just installed a new filter and pump. Pentair Cart Filter 320sq and a whisperflo 1.5hp pump. I used 2" piping thru out. When I set the return to only the spa, the pressure in the filter jumps by 15-18psi, goes from 15psi to about 30-32psi. The spa is small only has 4 jets Is this normal...

I am changing out my pool equipment and so I decided to redo the wiring also. The second picture is an image of the breaker box located next to my pool. The lower left is where the main wires come in, I have one black and one red wire that are used to run the pump, there is a white wire that...

I would like to install a Jandy valve for the pool and spa inlets however they are placed too close together. So in order to install the valve i would have to introduce some bends and make a big uturn with the pipes (I attached a picture of what i mean). Is introducing too many turns in the...

Has there been any problems with Hayward Northstar pumps. I am trying to decide between Hayward Northstar, Tristar and Pentair Whisperflo 1.5hp pumps. 20-25,000 gallon pool, will be getting a four cart. filter depending on the brand of pump i buy. Will also be installing Hayward Lo Nox Heater...

I am replacing all of my pool equipment, new pump, filter and heater. My pool is 30years + and it has an old 60 sqft DE filter. The pool is around 20,000 gallons, kidney shaped - 25ft long, 10 and 15ft wide. I also have two black labs that love to swim and a lot of dust in the yard. One...