Recent content by davidyal

I am struggling with my pebbletec-style pool. I was away for a few weeks and it has gotten away from me. The water is balanced and tests find, but there is a buildup of green/black algae on the floor. It brushes of easily, buy my Dolphin robotic cleaner doesn't pick it up effectively. I'm...

I'm looking for a device to control a water hose via wifi. Any recommendations?

I've been a pool owner for several years, but recently upgraded to a Jandy iAqualink with a variable speed pump. I programmed the daily operation to use a specific speed, but suspect I'm doing it wrong. My questions: 1. When I backwash the filter, how do I tell the pump to operate at a higher...

My local pool person here in Dallas is unable to procure a Jandy heater for me, but suggested that if I buy online he will install it for me. Does this break the terms of a Jandy warranty? It's a big purchase and want to follow the right steps. The installer is indeed a licensed pool professional.

For years I've struggled with some green algae. I used Algaetrine on occasion, but always struggled. I replastered my pool (pebble tec) during the fall, so this year after opening I got everything balanced and used a PoolRX as my algaecide. For 3 weeks it was sparkling. I was so pleased...

I have a new Pentair Warrior SE and very pleased so far. Pool is approx 25K gallons. I typically leave the cleaner in the pool 24/7, however when adding chemicals I'm unsure whether it will harm the cleaner. Is there a consensus whether it's safe to shock (liquid), add acid (liquid), baking...

I recently replastered my pool in a dark blue color. In previous years I fought with algae each season. I'd like to try something new. is there a recommendation on using an ionizer vs PoolRX? Which is less risky.

Thanks. I'll go check plumbing supply stores here in Dallas. After the storm last months inventory has been tight....

Thanks. I think it may have been a Hayward, but the outside does measure 2 1/2. Unifrtunutale local Lowes and HD dorn't have any 2 1/2 fittings. I found a 3" only. Can you kindly share a link to the Hub Saver tool? never heard of that....

someone stepped on my pipes and broke check valves.... I've cut away the broken ones. There is a remaining diverter valve which isn't broken, but has a 2" pipe inside (where I cut off). Is there any way to save this diverter valve? either by: 1. remove the two inches of the 2" pipe hat is glued...

Our spa/pool was recently remodeled. Full pressure test done before it started. Two of the spa jets were leaky and fixed. The pool equipment and pool itself sits lower than the Spa, so gravity tends to flow water back towards equipment. When the pump is running the water flows up thru fountain...

I have a pool + spa and live in Texas where we keep our pool filled all year. My original Hayward heater has rusted, and would rather replace than repair. Can someone suggest a starting point to figure out which heater to buy? I'm leaning towards a 400K BTU Pentair, but the different metal...