Recent content by LisaM

I replaced the thermistor on my hayward heater about a month ago. Once again getting the SF error code. Any ideas?

Thanks. I wasnt actually sure if pool store could test for metals or if I would have to go to a well water place. I will take a sample in tomorrow and get started.

Happy Pool Season! So I just had the liner in my 20x40 inground pool replaced this week. To save myself $1800 from having the water trucked in I used the creek that runs through my backyard to fill the pool. I would like to treat the water for metal first to avoid any problems since I know my...

Just got a quote to do my liner.... $3800. WOW!!!! 20x40 with approx 9ft deep end. Is this something that can be done DIY? My brother has a friend who has done a dozen of these and says he can do it. The pool company said from what they can see my pool looks solid and they didnt anticipate much...

I have heard that but it just cost me 2k last year to replace my well pump so I'm very paranoid. lol. I treat it very kindly now.

Wondering what happened. I have to replace my liner and am considering have a guy I know who has done 10+ of them but is not a pool guy do it. The only thing holding me back is I live in a high water table area and its making me nervous. Now would be perfect since we are having a drought but I...

We have a lot of people who's wells are running dry right now because we had no snow this winter so when I replace my liner in the spring I just cant risk using the well. If the well ran dry it would cost me 10k++ and that I cant afford. The creek water is actually clear water. I always use it...

If they do not warranty it you can get the part for that heater online for $700 and its a pretty simple fix. I did it myself at the beginning of the season. A lot cheaper than a new heater.... The part from the pool store was $1200.

Question about this because I seem to have the same problem only I also have some unknown wiring that is not hooked up by my pool equipment. Are pool lights low voltage? should it be connected to a low voltage box somewhere? We tried to put power to that unknown wire to see if it would power the...

I get the black slime all the time from people spraying on the tanning oil while laying on a float! The slime ball works but spiders love to hang out on it and I get big ones so I dont use it anymore. The Magic Eraser is the best thing I have found to get rid of it. I wish I could find a product...

I have those cheap red ones on my plumbing now and HATE them! I have been replacing them one by one as they fail so I know what you mean. Good advice!

Which like I said I am definitely going to shock after the two days of rain. Are you saying though that there is no need to take the filter apart? It will not create a new algae bloom? I was under the impression that live algae spores could hide out in the filter after a large bloom and it was...

I had a green swamp I turned to a crystal clear pool... or so I thought. I was laying there today and saw a clump of algae float by. I am thinking it is re propagating from my filter. i have a hayward 3620 with the nest of grids. I have a hard time putting it back together so I am hoping for an...

I know everybody has mentioned the liner but seriously I LOVE IT! Do you know the manufacturer? I am shopping for a new liner and it is exactly what I am looking for!

Well Ill tell you when I needed to replace my heat exchanger and had to wait a week for the part to come in I wished I had a bypass line so I didnt have to replumb the heater out then plumb it back in once fixed... I guess its not necessary but a nice to have if you need it. Other time I would...