Recent content by Bafrye

I’m having issues with my timer, granted it’s a new house to us, but previous owners said they have never had an issue. If timer is set to come on 11am to 7pm, it will run for an hour, then shut off, then turn back on for an hour… What is your recommendation for a timer? It runs the pool...

Counting down the days until we move into our new home! There’s a saltwater pool, and while I’ve never maintained one before, I know I can rely on all of you to help with any questions that come up. What I do know - vinyl lined pool was installed in 2021, depth is 8ft, has a tanning ledge, and...

Photo of skimmer - ignore red square, photo was used in a previous post

Hello - when I went to open my pool this year, I was unable to tighten the screws that hold down the skimmer to main drain diverter valve - I assume it’s stripped where it fastens. Any suggestions?

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I opened my pool for the first time myself this year and want to double check if it matters which way the Hayward Skimmer To Main Drain Diverter Valve is installed. In the photo below the red square is where the suction is and the other is the floor drain. The second photo is how it is currently...

Thank you for your help! I appreciate it. My other half isn’t going to like this news, but I suppose this comes with owning a pool!

I’m thinking we are going to have to have the plaster done next year, we had two companies come to look; however only received one estimate as they other said they were too busy with installs. We believe it’s original, Pool was installed in 1988. Previous owners were slowly changing the tiles...