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Currently have the c1200. Pool is 13,000 gal. Any opinions about Pentair 160317 vs Hayward c1200? The Pentair is about $100 more, but 30 more sqft. Or a different recommendation? Also I one compatible with the other? Currently the pipe connections to the input and output of the filter are...

Basic setup and question. Coming from the outlet of the filter, the pipe branches off into two. One of the two split pipes goes in to the ground, presumably straight to the pool/returns. The other pipe from the split goes through a valve, then to a chemical feeder (which I don't use), then...

So I flipped on the pump and the top jumps off the filter body. It's a Hayward C1200 Before I even get started I should say that ever since I bought this house last year the Tie Rod (you know the rod that normally remains in the bottom part of the filter body when you take the top off), well...

The CYA in my pool is something like 100. By the way how do you measure CYA when looking for that little black dot to disappear at the bottom of the tube? I mean, is it when it's cloudy, or totally not able to be seen? Because I'd guess from person to person - one might be able to still see...

This is probably a really stupid question but.. I have one of those Zodiac Barracuda G3 cleaners attached to the port in the pool wall. What is the correct way to disconnect it when it is not needing to be doing its thing? The port has a spring loaded cover that shuts when the vacuum hose is...

Is the Pleatco PA120 just as good of a product as the Hayward CX1200RE? The Pleatco filter is $45. Compared to $85 for the Hayward.

I have not been a pool owner long, therefore I am not familiar with the differences or some terminology. Marcite resurfacing is regular plain old plaster resurfacing right? Is it true that "nowadays" marcite/plaster does not last as long, as the materials are different? How long does it last...

Are test strips ok for quick testing daily for FC/PH, and then testing maybe twice a week with tf-100/k-2006 for CH, TA, and more accurate FC result? Can you recommend a good one? Also how often should CYA test be done?

"Just Getting Started" is right :) Where do you buy chlorine from? My understanding so far is that liquid chlorine is preferred OVER the tablets... and while the tablets may be more convenient (put in every week/few days), you need to add liquid chlorine almost daily. So liquid chlorine @...

Like title implies, I have an ongoing issue about installing a light fixture to the niche. No tab at top for screw, no clip at bottom to hold it up, light adapter ring is not made in this size (8" Sta-Rite niche - no supported anymore). So, I'm going to glue the thing to the wall of the pool...

Is there any safety benefit to installing an LED vs Incandescent light. (I know LED is suggested, but I have a really old niche (Sta-Rite), that is only 8" and lights are hard to come by. I found one that is intended for it (SwimQuip light), bought it, and it is sitting here at my house. BUT NOW...

I know what you are going to say, everything looks so new on this pool why should I be having to do any maintenance. Nonetheless... I feel like these are stupid questions to ask but I am tired of order the wrong parts and dealing with shipping returns and whatnot. What exactly do I need to...

Putting a new light in. Have no idea what exactly I need to get. I know I need a 12v, 300 watt light, about 50' of cord, but I am confused by the niche part... I'm under the impression it is the housing for the light/bulb. But I am getting information that I need to make sure I get something...

Putting a new light in. Have no idea what exactly I need to get. I know I need a 12v, 300 watt light, about 50' of cord, but I am confused by the niche part... I'm under the impression it is the housing for the light/bulb. But I am getting information that I need to make sure I get something...

Old light is too aged to read any info from. But, I have a transformer so I know I need a 12v light, and probably 50' of cord... But what wattage light? How do I determine this? Or is it just a matter of preference regarding the intensity of the light? I'm looking here at Pentair Amerlite. You...

Doing work on my nightmare pool (tile at bottom steps, pool light other stuff). Therefore, water level is low, just below bottom step. For a little while the pump/filter was off, pool got nasty. Now I have it back on during the day, but just filteringfrom bottom drain. Hope that's enough...

(misleading title I know, meant to edit before I posted) Hi again TFP. Recently I had a thread that helped me determine the type of pool surface I am dealing with and I'm working towards how to repair/conceal/temp-fix flaws on the pool surface. (Shout out to /u/pooldv and others for their help)...

Re-doing tile (waterline and steps) and must drain pool. Also, may paint the surface (plan to open a different thread for questions on that). I am nervous about the pool popping out of the ground. I believe it is a fiberglass pool. I am embarrassed I cannot be 100% sure of that. I thought it to...

Redoing pool deck at a home I just purchased and have so far have just removed the old Chattahoochee Stone and repaired/prepared the concrete for a new deck finish. The look/design I am going for is the textured pool deck type that looks like knockdown texture. I say DIY'ish because I am...

Hello I have just purchased pool with a home and I have 2 small children. The first order of business is going to be installing a Child Safety Pool Fence, among other safeguards. I am here for one main question: Can anyone with experience/knowledge of several brands/types recommend a particular...

I'd like to get some thoughts/opinions on self installing a smaller delivered fiberglass pool. My research is conflicting.. They can be had for $4,500-$12,000. $7,500 for something like a 20'x40'. Too good to be true? For someone who is physically able to do this type of thing, and friends and...