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Huge storms only seem to roll through when my yard is under construction. 2 years ago it was so bad that I said screw it, drained the pool and replaced the liner. It had to happen anyway. A week ago... It happened again. This time I decided on a partial drain and... Aluminum sulfate. And I've...

If fluidra hadn't just sent me 2 free quattros, I would!

Just replaced my main pump and am quite impressed with how much quieter it is than my old single speed. Now I want to replace my booster pump (powers a polaris quattro pressure side cleaner) which is LOUD. Any recommendations?

No. I'm just fat fingering on my phone. Yes they are 1.5" lol.

I'm not a huge fan either. However, it was like this previously for years. So I'm no worse off than before in that regard. My pipes are 2.5" by the way. Maybe I'll take your advice and try gluing a 2.5" to 1.5" reducer to it. But that's a job for next weekend. I'm done!

Thanks for the suggestions. Relocating the pump on the other side of the return valve would have put it right in the middle of the bathroom area of the pool house. It's not the best setup but I didn't design it. I ended up getting it all squared away though. I did end up having an...

I think it's time to call a professional 😭 Had to replace my old Hayward single speed pump with a variable speed today. Problem is this pump has a larger footprint so the configuration of it and my booster need to change. The image shows how I plan to have these things fit. A few questions...

Appreciate the suggestion and feedback

I was looking at that. I was turned off because it looks too much like the one I have. Ha! I was looking at this as well. Any issues with metal flaking or wheels falling off? You use it in vinyl too?

My pool vacuum head is pretty crappy. I bought this one and it's falling apart. Any recommendations on a better one? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S7G2L75/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_G2FZQPRW5NBDBDCWYP3X

Sorry if I'm being a pest, but i have tried all suggestions so far, with the exception of buying eyeballs with smaller holes. My skimmers still are not skimming the entire surface of the pool. Any other ideas? Very frustrating.