Recent content by BurninMoney

I had a Sta-Rite 400k BTU NG heater. It died and got replaced with a Hayward low nox NG heater - same BTU. I could be wrong but it seems like the new one is more expensive to operate than the old one. Is that possible? I live in Texas where it’s hot right now, and it’s easy to see in NG gas...

Update for anyone that searches for this — fixed! Turns out, when I put the top of the blower on, the foam was not setting correctly and covered the hole that sucks in air to the motor. It’s been fixed for two months now running strong and regularly! Check your foam if you have this issue!

Spa air blower stopped working. Assumed old one dead and it gave me reason to replace it anyway. Purchased and DIY installed. Old: Model 1-516-03 1.5 HP 240v 4a 60hz. New: Silencer 1.5 HP 240v 3.8a. Installed a 240v toggle switch on blower. Blower Connected to a Lens Gordon 240v relay...

I have several areas around the pool where I need to fix the cracked joints between the flagstone. After some research, I tested a spot (the long brighter center line in the first photo) with veneer stone mortar, given it’s Type S properties. Turns out, it’s much lighter than the existing...

I'm DIY capable but only have owned a pool for 3 years. I've noticed the stones on the spa are getting loose and one can be completely removed (shown in pic). What do I need to buy to fix this? I have no issue with removing the stones and redoing stuff as needed. Is it mortar? Any sites or...

Thanks. I do not know how old. Likely original to house - late 1990s - unless otherwise replaced before then. I can't even find the model number on the outside of the heater. I am resourceful enough to remove and fix as necessary and could certainly soldier in another LCD screen if needed. Do I...

LCD has sections that work and some that don’t, so it’s hard to make out the current or set temp. It can be done simply by going +-10 degrees or to max and counting down. Anyway, how do I fix this? Does a membrane replacement fix this or do I have to replace something else? Everything works...

Thanks all. Chlorine puck looks like it did the trick. We'll monitor. Had a few storms roll in while gone, so either sap or definitely could have been ducks. We've got them around here. Usually I'm on top of it when I see it in the pool but given we we're out, that could have been it.

Wife suggested tree sap? Thoughts? How do I remove?

Been maintaining pool for 3 years with chlorine and TFP methods. Came back from vacation to this. What in the world is it? I can't remove with a pool scrubber. Pool had chlorine added in liquid and tablet form while gone. Pool is clear with exception to this. I've not ever used any ironizer...

ugh.. my username is living up to it's name. Pentair VS speed pump ran dry for about an hour. Won't worry the group with the detail. I've reviewed other threads TFP about the event and others freaking out. I understand. However, in my situation, it seems like the pump is not as aggressive...