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Our sheer descent pipe snapped. It seems to be all one piece. Any ideas and proper part name to replace? Thanks, Chris

Hi guys, I’m looking for advice on a new robotic cleaner for a very large pool (approx. 60,000). Had the Polaris P965iQ had 3 year warranty and each year failed, now out of warranty. should I go with a commercial cleaner?? Dolphin C4 or even C5 or something else? We have horrible wind and...

I went ahead and shocked last night. I brushed off some odd yellow/tan substance on side of pool and we also had several little kids in the pool last week. So, I thought I should go ahead and shock her (never really had to do before) :) Last night I started and then I took the kids to see...

Hi guys, need some help and advice. My husband is in Iraq so, I have been doing everything for the pool (which I normally did anyway) :) when we moved here within the first two weeks we had a motor problem...at the time it had (I believe) the Hayward Super pump 1hp. The service call was...

well if you guys want a good laugh, this is how I managed to mess up my first by myself pool opening. took cover off on Friday afternoon, that was a real pain. Of course all was going well until the very end of the pool and some how I managed to dump all the remaining Crud that was on the...

I just went out to check our freezing pool. I got one corner of the cover off (wanted to add some chorine) but, I started to notice a strange tan/brown stain around our new plaster (done last July). Is this normal??? I don't remember seeing a stain like that last year, when it was painted...

I want to add a step ladder to our deep end inground pool (currently no ladder) So, looking at the basic 3 step ladders...do these just anchor from the top deck? and are they difficult to install?? My husband is deployed so I'm taking on some projects...just got done tiling our foyer :)...

Our pool finally filled 52hrs later....we just had new diamond brite put on. when we started everything up, a green type substance shot out of one of the returns and now we have a nice greenish stain on the new plaster :( i tried to brush it but, its not coming out. it looks like green...

We are almost done with our remodel. It has been a long couple of weeks and we miss our pool :) It looks tomorrow will be the big refill day or should I say 2-3 day fill (gotta use our hose water) :) here are some pics of our journey. chris

we are having are pool remodeled starting next week and do the diamond brite plaster the following week. can you guys tell if is there anything special about refilling the pool? pool company is basically insisting we use their start up service to get the water balanced...I just want to make...

we have a old polaris (3 wheeled) that is working but, I have a question about the backup valve....it doesn't seem to have one??? I guessing this must be a polaris 180 but, not positive (I don't see a number) its pretty old but, has updated parts (wheels, float, etc) so does anyone know if a...

I'm looking to get another solar cover reel...the one we have now is really old with rust and tips over all the time. Does anyone have one that they like or have any brand recommendations? thanks, Chris

we are deciding to have our pool sand blasted (currently painted) and replastered. Can you guys give some input...the two choices for us are plain white plater or Diamond Brite...how do you feel about Diamond Brite, if you have it??? thanks, chris

we got our new test kit (TF-100) and this is our first time testing. We are new pool owners and are trying to learn the ropes. this is what hubby and I got for numbers. FC .5 CC .5 TC 1 pH 7.8 T/A 150 CH 70 CYA 20??? (the black dot never went away)??? temp 55 BR 1 thanks for any info and...

we have a really old pool that was painted about 1-2 years ago (before we owned the house). we are looking to have it sand blasted and then replastered and perhaps adding tile around the water line. we had one qoute of 12,000-14,000 but, they (pool company) can't do it until next season but...

Hi, I just ordered my test kit (TF100) I know its the best kit out there but, I wanted to find out if I could still use the kit I just bought (Leslie's kit, yes i know i almost got wrapped up in pool store buys)...I got the kit last September (when we moved here)...should i just throw it out or...

Today is the day we are reopening the pool. Its pretty early to be open but, we wanted to get it going and see about getting some work done. we did have someone come out and fix the leaking light (hopefully)...when our pool was closed down the water drained down the light. Does anyone know...

We are thinking about getting a heat pump for our pool. Just wanted to check and see if you guys had any info and if anyone had any favorites? Thanks, Chris 35K-- 20 x 40 IG gunite --30-40 yr old pool

Hi, I have been reading all the posts trying to get educated on our new (old) pool. Our new to us home has a inground pool (gunite/plaster I believe) that is 20 x 40 and is about 30 years old. We were only able to enjoy the pool about 30 days or so before we had it closed for the winter now we...