Recent content by BMerrill

Hi Michael, Are there any pool cleaners capable of cleaning elevated platforms like a tanning ledge? My 4 year old Dolphin M600 has bit the dust this year. Looking for a replacement. First consideration is a wireless unit, light weight, and will clean an elevated platform, WiFi app, in water...

The latest version should be fine. For pool pumps, the Siemens breaker is the most recommended.

I'm in the replace annually camp. Simply purchase the TFtestkit refill when on sale in March.

Have 4 Laminars all on the long side of the pool away from the house. They are located about 6' from the edge of the pool, evenly spaced the length of the pool and in a 30" wide landscape bed with small white rocks as mulch. Water supply: From the output of the cartridge filter is a 3-way...

Don't do it, just don't do it, unless you are prepared for some shocking results.

Find a different Hayward dealer or service center in your area here to file a warranty claim. Your installing dealer should have registered your equipment with Hayward. When filing a warranty claim do not provide details beyond the pump is not working. Details about what you did, were told to...

How deep in the ground was the previous pool installed? If you raise the pool how much of the wall will remain below ground level? Will this meet the manufactures installation requirement? Sand is a good leveling material and compacts well when it has a moisture content of 8-10%, but it has to...

Stay safe. A garden hose maybe. Can you lay a hose from the pool to a location which is lower than the water level and siphon some water out. If having difficulty in starting the water flow, get a drill "pump" attachment for garden hoses, or a submersible pump.

Just for comparison. Have 2" PVC piping, Hayward TriStar 950 VSP with SWCG all on OmniLogic. Run the Pump 12 hours daily at 1500 rpm flows 50 GPM at 230 watts. I have a crystal clear trouble free pool.

Ditch the chiller, its not needed in Eastern NC. Hope you have a large LP tank. Bypass on the heater.