Recent content by BrianMars

Thanks for your input.

Well I figured out what the leak around the handle was - there was a little O-ring on the post that the handle connects to that had deteriorated. Replaced that and no more leak from the handle. At least now I can run the filter until the new valve gets here. My Hayward valve is the kind that...

So I've been having problems with my Hayward SP0710X32 valve, which is probably 15 years old. It was leaking out the waste line, so I figured I'd replace the spider gasket, but I found several of the internal plastic walls/diverters are warped, and one is cracked where it holds the gasket. I...

We were running about 84/85 in the pool with outside temps being about 86 on the 4th. Air movement was low, so spent a good portion of the day with kids and a couple friends in the pool and working the grill.

Tag with foam nerf balls.

Thanks - I guess some people like the option of having them, my buddy has a 20 x 40 with no main drain at all and it's fine. My water is also crystal clear since I switched to liquid chlorine (thanks to the TFP site!) and my chemicals are largely staying in balance. I just wanted to be sure it...

Hi - this is our second season in our new house with our in-ground 16 x 32 pool, and I have a question about using or not using the main drain on the pool. The pool has a shallow end of 3 foot down to the deep end of 8 feet where the drain is. Per the previous owner, he says he used the main...

Richard - I checked the backwash/drain pipe while the pump was running in filter mode last night and sure enough, a steady stream of water came out of it when I disconnected it from the waste fixture. When I shut the pump off and adjusted the valve, I got it to stop leaking while in filter mode...

Unfortunately I have to agree with Jim, I'm a new pool owner (second year in house that had one when I bought it) and by my estimation, I'm losing 1/2 inch over a 6-7 hour span when I run the pump which loosely calculated is 120 - 150 gallons for my 16 x 32. I have a leak in my Hayward pump...

Thank you for the reply and the gallon estimate - and that's what I was afraid of.:( Yes, the waste line is hard plumbed to the sewage line. But it's an opaque hose so I can't see if water is running or not. I suppose I could disconnect where the waste hose connects to the plumbing (it's right...

Hi qdylan - I feel for you, I too have a similar problem with my 16 x 32 pool, sorry I don't have good answers for you right now. I did post my experience today and I hope it is due to the leaky seal on my Hayward pump, but I don't know if that's the sole source or not. Hoping you find your...

Hi - Looking for some advice, please. I am a second-year owner of a house with a 16 x 32 in-ground pool, 3ft shallow to 7ft deep end. Hayward Sand Filter and Hayward Super Pump 1HP. All equipment is 10+ years old, came with the pool. Filter was inspected and cleaned. Pump ran fine last season...