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Hello, I have a Hayward backwash valve that was stuck due to a broken O-ring. when Trying to pull up the handle to clean and replace the o-rings my handle snapped off and the rest of the valve is firmly stuck in the pipe. the handle broke off right at the first top seal. Any help on how...

Is there a difference in brands of various pool chemicals. specifically looking at DE, but thought I would throw the question out for all chemicals that you'll put in. I typically buy my chemicals solely based on price. I don't know if this is the right thread for this question but I wasn't...

I have concluded that I need to replace my Motor and I'm wondering if I should replace the pool pump as well. Pump is a 1HP Whisperflo (WF-24). I don't know how old these parts are. I can't make sense of what's left of the tags/stickers and serial numbers. I can post pictures if needed. I...

Hello, I am relatively new to this thread and a very new pool owner. This is my first "getting ready for pool season" and I am running into some problems/questions. I've had a lot of issues with my motor/pump setup Centurion 1HP and Pentair Whisperflow 1HP. Motor just stopped working for the...

Jason, I am looking at replacing my setup which sounds identical to Sunandsky. I have a 1HPmotor and a 3/4HP booster pump running a Polaris. I saw your comment on how if you have a cleaner designed for a booster pump you have to have a booster pump. If I switch my setup to a 2speed or VS do...

Hello, Just found this forum and I wish I would have found it sooner as I am a newer pool owner. My motor that drives my skimmer is giving me issues. Problem: Motor will start when indicated by the timer, run for 10-20 seconds, pump water through the filter and into the pool, and then...