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So chalk this one up to rushing out of the house to go on vacation. Last Saturday before leaving for a much needed week down the shore, I went out to the pool and cleaned the skimmer basket and filter basket. When I clean the filter basket I always close the valves so water doesn't drain from...

Thanks for the suggestion. Do you recommend any particular brand to replace what we have today? (Model C48K2N143B1) Would prefer something made in the U.S. if possible (doubtful, I know). Also, what are your thoughts on a variable speed motor replacement? Found this one online that is...

My pool guy, who I actually trust, thinks the pump needs to be replaced. He hasn't looked at it yet, but says that 6 years is the expected life of a pump. Thinks the Pentair Whisperflow is a superior pump to the Hayward I have, but I've never owned anything other than Hayward products except...

Thank you for your reply BTW

Hi Marty. Filter pressure is low and only slightly above clean.

Hi everyone. Came out to the pool yesterday afternoon to find the pump making a loud rhythmic noise that I haven't heard before. Pump is functioning fine other than the noise. Any idea what might be causing this? Pump is about 6 years old. I recorded a video and an audio file, but the site...

Wow. You’re pool was definitely much worse than mine is. Sorry it was such a PITA for you but I’m glad it’s better now and the builder stood behind their work and fixed it. I just talked to a local pool guy and he said to add 3 qts of something called Orenda SC 1000. The guy is crazy nice...

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Good morning. We had our pool replastered with Super Blue Diamond Brite in early May of last year. We did everything we were instructed to do by the replastering company and religiously kept the water in balance all summer (we went through gallons and gallons of muriatic acid to keep the Ph...

Good morning. New to this forum and hoping someone can offer some advice. We are in the process of replastering our pool which we believe was built in the mid 90s. The company we hired came yesterday to prep for plaster (chipping around fixtures, acid wash, and bond coat). The chipping...