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Menard's typically (but not always) runs this BOGO sale at Memorial Day, 4th July and Labor Day. It is the best pricing I have found in the Northern Cincinnati area. Off to get three cases this evening!

So this is my situation and I need some advice on the steps to proceed. My pool is light murky green as of today, I can see down about 1 foot into the water. My fault, no testing and additions of bleach since closing in mid October. Life got in the way of life, unfortunately my wife passed...

My pool shop crew (this is the only business they get from me) just left and they use a modified pump cover. They have a bucket full of different covers, mostly recycled. I suspect that your guy figures there could be some time savings down the road especially since you alone have three pumps...

Welcome aboard. There was a similar thread a few years ago https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/96520-Dolphin-S300I-vs-Dolphin-M500 and another more recent one https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/142032-Dolphin-S300i-vs-Dolphin-M5-500-Pro that my have some good info of use in making...

Were you able to confirm the supply voltage with a multimeter? The smoking could be the result of connecting 230 supply to the motor now wired for 115v. If that was the case, the capacitor might have fried. Also, the tight shaft from the impeller and seal issue is troubling. Something is...

I suspect you have a supply voltage issue. You need to determine whether you have a 115 or 230 volt supply setup going to the motor and confirm you have less than a 10% drop from either at the the motor, ie you want as close to 115 or 230v as possible. Your new motor is capable of running on...

Re: cleaning DE filter-don't "fix (clean)" it if it's not "broken?" I believe your PB may be discouraging you from a very simple task. There is a very good detailed sticky here on how to do the cleaning. https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/72506-DE-Filter-Cleaning-Tutorial The question...

Much of what you are interested determining related to included drain/skimmer/returns is listed in the installation instructions of prefab pool kits. I am sure the seller can discuss additional plumbing questions with you. Sorry I don't have the expertise on above ground kits to help you further.

He would have the same stories if you showed him the active ingredients on a jug of pool shock and a jug of bleach. The store only wants you to buy pucks, because they have magic UV inhibitors.

Cuatro, I suspect you haven't gotten many responses as your question is somewhat broad in nature. You could start your search for input by searching this forum (top right of every screen) for others who were contemplating a robot purchase. This recent inquiry might give you some starting...

I don't always have to backwash mine in a season, although right now it is very close to 25% increase in pressure over the clean pressure at start up. I wouldn't break it down and clean it this week unless you are closing it up this week. Just give it an extended backwash, recharge it and...

I suspect that the city of Lexington requires building permits for the installation of your pool and the retaining wall (given its height the longest part appears to be at least 5 feet high - including the footing). Both of those permits likely should have been done at the same time. The...

I have a Dolphin M500 which has been in service since May 2015. It took a few days of use for me to figure out how all the various programs worked, due to limited instructions. It wont do my short fiberglass steps, which is to be expected since they do not afford enough purchase for it to...

I would guess that the back wall contains a pressurized line running from left to right into the spa (appears a jet is straight in line with the back wall). All depends on how the elevated portion of the back wall is constructed. Likely is all rebar and shotcrete all the way from the bottom of...

I will suggest using shaving cream to locate the leak. Lube the pump basket gasket, fill the pump with as much water as you can and tighten the lid. Slather up all suspected leak locations, including around the lid and the winterizing drain plugs on the pump impeller housing. Turn on the...