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I have a 2 speed pump motor which is about 4 years old. Recently I noticed the pump didn’t turn on as scheduled. I determined the start capacitor was bad and replaced it. All was good for a month and then it happened again. I noticed the motor and capacitor were unusually hot. I flipped it on...

Would you guys take a look at this video and give me some ideas on what my problem might be? When I opened the pool a week ago no problems. Yesterday I noticed the leak and replaced the big o-ring. It still leaking from the same spot. It is very difficult but I have managed to get it to prime...

Does anyone have a source for replacement spring covers for a Merlin mesh safety cover at a somewhat reasonable price? The prices on these are all over the place. For the prices I've seen for some of them I could add a few hundred dollars and buy a new cover. I did some looking around and can't...

I need to buy a new sand filter for my 18X36 Vinyl IG pool. My 25 year old filter has developed a leak and a replacement tank isn't available. Can you give me some brand/model recommendations? I don't want to spend more than I have to but I'm more concerned with ease of installation than price...

What fun. I've had a small leak on the side of my sand filter tank since last year. It initially wasn't much, this year it got worse so I replaced the O-ring between the multi port and the tank making sure everything was clean and lubed. I originally thought it looked like it was leaking right...

Not sure if this is a good price or not as it was my first time buying liquid chlorine. Yesterday our Menards had the 4 gallon pack (12.5%) pool chlorine on sale with a buy one get one free. I think the total price with tax was around $17. Seemed pretty good for 8 gallons. Rick

Hi all, I'm just getting started with the TFP method of caring for my pool. I using my new Taylor K2006 test kit and getting familiar with it. My last readings are below. Can you guys/gals tell me how they look and what my next move should be? Thanks, Rick TC CL-3 Edit PH - 7.2 FC - 2.5 CC -...

Has anyone had any experience with the refurb Dolphin robots? I'm on the fence about buying a M500 refurb. Thanks, Rick

Hi everyone, First post, I found this site when I was researching my safety cover purchase. Being new to the safety covers I’m not sure if what I have going on is normal or not. My water level is to the low side of what the manufacturer of my cover says it should be (12” to 18” below deck)...