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Hi All, Well it seems my flow meter finally cracked and is not functional any more. Trying to find a replacement and dealing with Hasa is like pulling teeth so I'm looking for an alternative. I currently have the 3/8" set up. I think I find several options but not sure on the ideal flow range...

Hi, I have a 400k btu NG unit and the heater itself works fine. Trouble is the buttons to adjust the temperature are not responding. It won't allow me to change the final temperature. It doesn't matter if it's on "pool" or "spa". This has been going on for years but before I would be able to...

Is there a sanitizing option that doesn't use chlorine or some other chemicals? I thought I read about a unit that looked similar to an swg but had copper inside. Any ideas? Thanks, Joe

Hi All, I have a Pentair FNS plus 48 DE filter. It has a small leak around the separation between the upper and lower tank. I replaced the large o-ring last year. Any ideas how to stop it. IIRC I had the same leak last year but it wasn't nearly as bad. It was very slow. Even now it just seeps...

Hi All, After 15 years my current liner is bleached to a pale baby blue and the pattern is washed out. It's really ugly so I'm looking to replace it. I noticed there are a lot of pebble patterns with colors in the browns and taupes. How do they look with water in them? I was thinking I want a...

Hi All, I finally got my battery pack and charger for my Pool Blaster. The old one died and it turns out part of the problem is the wall wart charger ends up overcharging the NiMH batteries. Anyway, rather than deal with Watertech and buy a flawed system again I decided to look for an...

Hi All, I've been looking at this device for years and hesitated buying it. I have a black locust tree near my pool which is absolutely beautiful BUT it is the messiest Dang thing ever. Little tiny brown leaves everywhere. It just so happens the one area of my pool is kind of a dead zone...

Hi All, My Poolbuster MaxCG batteries are dying. It charges but they die quickly and it doesn't seem to have the power it once had. I don't know what replacement batteries cost from the manufacturer but I have to believe they are inflated. What I'd like to do is somehow use lithium ion...

Hi All, My FNS Plus has sprung a slight weep at the center o-ring. I bought a replacement oring (which is giant btw). Any tips on replacing it or just install and tighten? Thanks, Joe

Hi All, I see all these shows on DIY etc and they have these denatured alcohol fire features. Seem pretty cool and look good with no running of gas pipes, digging trenches etc. I did some research and the ones I were looking at were $2K and higher :shock: Am I just shopping at the wrong place or...

Hi All, I'm replacing my old Intermatic manual timer with the EH10 digital model, Trouble is it doesn't work :) I hooked up the timer as I thought it should be however it didn't send 120v when I switched it manually. I then saw on page 7 of the manual I need to install a jumper between post...

Hi All, My six year old Max E therm still works great but the "temperature up" button doesn't work. All the other buttons work fine and the heater also works well. They sell a replacement membrane which is $75 or the entire control board kit for $250. Not sure which way to go and would hate to...

Hi All, My 5 year old Pentair filter has started to leak between the top lid and bottom base. I tried tightening the clamp but no luck. Any ideas on a fix or do I just need to replace the gigantic O-ring? Thanks! Joe

Hi All, I've been a huge fan of the Blue Diamond have have sung its praises for years. Sadly, I have to say I am not too pleased right now. About a month ago my Blue Diamond quit. It didn't turn on at all. No big deal, its still under warranty so I send it back. I finally get it back and drop...

Hi All, I love to test my water and make sure its within the suggested limits. I added borates and couldn't be happier. My question is this though. I try and tell people that they should buy a test kit and test the water themselves rather than relying on some kid at a pool store. The usual...

Hi All, My yard has stones (as groundcover) in the landscape that essentially run down the length of yard and parallels my neighbors yard. There is a fence dividing the two properties but there is also a grade differential between the two. My neighbor is complaining that my stones come under the...

Hi All, I developed a leak at the main drain of my filter and am having a hard time finding the correct one online. My particular filter has a cap style drain (threads on the inside) whereas pool plaza shows the part as a plug (threads on the outside). Any ideas? Could I just use some Permatex...

Hi, I have had a Pentair FNS plus filter for about 2 or 3 years now and never cleaned the grids. Is it about time to clean them and if so what is the best method? I saw some DE cleaner at Leslies but based on what I know its probably over priced and there is a much cheaper way to do it. Thanks, Joe

Hi All, Just curious what the calcium hardness test actually measures and what units it measures in, maybe ppm? I couldn't figure it out based on the instructions. Thanks, Joe PS no jokes that it measures "calcium hardness" :-D

Check out my tutorial :-D Its all laid out for you. All you need to do is follow directions. Nothing better than hanging by the pool with some cold beer and the sweet smell of BBQ :goodjob: Man I love summer. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to- ... -and-slow/

Surely this has been covered before but what is the desired concentration of CYA in a freshwater pool using bleach? Mine is currently at 20ppm, trying to keep it as low as possible to maximize the effectiveness of the bleach. Thanks, Joe

Hi All, I purchased a poolbuster Commercial Grade from Costco a while back. Costco drop ships them from Watertech. It arrived the other day and the packing slip says commercial grade but they sent me a standard unit. This could have been a fluke but I doubt it since they did it to me TWICE! I...

HI, I have an FNS Plus (48) and need to replace the oring at the drain plug on the bottom of the filter. Its an 1.5" Oring. Two questions. 1. If I remove the drain plug will it be necessary to replace some DE? 2. Is that a standard replaceable part or would it be something proprietary to the...

Hi, Well, my Liquidator saddle clamp finally cracked after 2 years of being in the elements. I got a brass barb and routed it through the pump drain but now I have a 3/8" hole where the clamp was. I used a #10 metric bolt which I threaded into the hole with a rubber washer that has it sealed for...

Hi All, I'm just going to backwash my filter unitl I can do a through cleaning for the end of the season in about a month. My unit calls for 4.8lbs of DE but I recall if backwashing it should be less. I thought it was 80%. Can anyone confirm? Thanks, Joe

Hi, I'm just curious if Polyquat is required with borates when closing my inground pool. I don't want to add any more chemicals than necessary. Thanks, Joe

Hi, I thought I'd post an update on my pool. I had decided about a month ago to add the borax. Followed the directions posted on the site and had no issues. I noticed the water is crystal clear with a capital "C" and the pH is stable as a rock. I have a water feature and have had issues with pH...

Hi, I'm just curious if this is possible and if it is anything to watch out for? I presume just like a chlorine pool but wanted to be sure. Thanks, Joe

Hi, I am going to add borax to my pool this weekend but I have one other question. I have a few water features and an attached spa. I was wondering if there is any foaming issues after adding borax? Thanks!! Joe

Hi, I know the suggested TA is 50-70ppm but would it hurt if I added the borax with a TA of 90ppm? Any drawbacks? Thanks, Joe