Recent content by saltyseven

Right, not a bad idea. Thanks...

Hello All, Building. 12x24x5 foot concrete block pool. The local plumber( here in Honduras) want to install 6 returns. My gut feeling tells me three is plenty to circulate water to the skimmer. One skimmer, 1.5 hp pump , sand filter. Rectangle pool, two eyeball type returns in one 24’...

Hayward was very clear that the expert line was only sold through dealers and not available online. This was more than likely to keep consumer confidence by offering the 4 year warranty. This is where I run into the proverbial brick wall as to get reliable stats as to the 2.7's longevity. I...

Thanks for the info, I was led to believe the expert line equipment was not available online but Rob was able to purchase his through amazon directly from Hayward. How's that for protecting your dealers.:confused:. Maybe its time to check out Pentair. - - - Updated - - - Rob, was the tristar...

tstex, I'm looking at the VS950. As I understand it, the tristar series is part of the Expert Line products from Hayward. These can only be purchased through dealers (brick and mortar stores). Upgraded was probably the wrong characterization, I was informed by a Hayward Rep. that the drive...

Brand new to your site. Like many of you, I perform all installation and maintenance myself. My Ecostar 3400 has been under a pile of junk for about a year now in the garage far away from my pool. Defective drive! I refused to replace the drive as I felt it would happen again. My old...