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    Is variable speed pump worthwhile on legacy pool

    Hi Everyone, So I have a legacy 30,000 gallon pool with 2 skimmers and 1 main drain. All 1.5 inch plumbing with Hayward DE 4820 filter, an old Jandy Lite 2 heater, and a chlorine tablet feeder. Our existing two speed pump seems to be overheating on the high speed windings, probably due to a...
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    Rodent damage Jandy Lite2 LJ

    Hi All, So we’ve had this heater for awhile and the past winter a rodent decided to nest inside. It chewed up and pulled down a fair amount of the fiberglass insulation on the inside of the firebox. Has anyone attempted to repair/replace the firebox insulation on one of these units? Looks to...
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    Pool chemistry during winter

    I've often wondered about this. Clearly, pool chemistry does not remain stable during the winter months after pool closing. The chlorine breaks down and I've often seen the alkalinity drop significantly as the dissolved carbon dioxide outgasses from the water over time. The pH drops as well...
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    Winterizing booster pump return line with quick connect fitting

    Hey all, Wondering if anyone has any ideas on winterizing a booster pump return line for a polaris cleaner. Main issue is that the pump side of the return line has those quick connect fittings that work with the booster pump flexible hoses. I can blow out the line and cap it on the pool side...