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    Salt cell showing 0 instant salt

    I have a Hayward T cell 15 with omnilogic controller. The equipment is from last year. I opened my pool yesterday (aboit 20 hrs ago) and started warming the water. At 66F (12 hrs into heating) I turned on the chlorinator to 100% with heater and pump running. It's about 8 hrs later now, the...
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    pipe size question

    i got a new pool built this summer. all pipes are 2" around equipment/returns except for one 2 ft section between the salt cell and valve actuator which is a flex 1.5" pipe (was put in as a temporary measure but now thinking of leaving it in place). is this going to be an issue longer term as...
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    Piping / flow questions

    Getting a 20K pool installed. 36x18 (depths are 3.5 to 7 ft) Have some questions on piping and flow: Current proposed setup with Hayward EcoStar pump: Input: - 1 skimmer, 2" return pipe (no main drains) Output (2" pipe out of pump, split to returns and sheer descent): - 4 returns (1.5"...
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    Pool dimensions (sizes, depths, steps)

    We are building a pool this summer, would appreciate any feedback on sizes: Rectangle pool size 18x36 (this is set, can potentially change to 18x38) Depth 3.5' to 8' Steps (vinyl over steel): 12" risers, 18' width (across entire side), not sure on length Questions and opinions: What is the...
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    Spill-Over spa with automatic cover

    New to pools, have a few questions regarding spill-over spas used in conjunction with an automatic safety cover. - Can the spa AND the pool recycle water while the automatic safety cover is on? I plan on having the safety cover on the pool when it is not in use so will be turning off the...