Recent content by SillyOleBear

Hoping for better results and not wanting to jump through other hoops replacing the housing unit, I bit the bullet and ordered the same unit, using Pool Parts Unlimited...which I've reviewed and seem to think they're reputable (and reasonably priced) -- a lot less expensive than Amazon.

Thanks for the links. Architectural Series IntelliBrites are a bit less costly than Hayward. If we go with that line, maybe we'll use the savings to get a replacement plan as a bit of insurance.

I'll have to uncover the pool (tomorrow) to look into the details of the niche. Most likely it's the Hayward model since virtually everything about our pool is Hayward. Thanks for the heads-up!

Our pool light (Hayward LPCUS11100 Universal ColorLogic LED Pool Light, 12-Volt -- in ground) is inoperable, and we are seeking recommendations for a different model. We really liked the functionality and various modes we could select; however, it's very expensive ($1,400) to replace and has...

I know all my sand filter is basically clean and strainers and skim filter are free of any debris. The pump, in pool mode, works like a champ at 100% and 50%, but it dies at 25%. Last year it ran fine at 25%, but not this year. It occurred to me to do a deep cleaning of my sand filter. Does...

It was the capacitor, thanks! Lot of videos on YouTube, but I found a no-nonsense one that demonstrated how to test a capacitor with a multimeter -- . Mine failed the first test and passed another, but failing any test is a strong indication it's bad. I order a replacement -- it arrived...

With no warning our waterfall pump just stopped working. No weird noises or visual indications of why. When I try starting it, it immediately starts humming, but nothing happens, then after 10-15 seconds a metallic ping sound can be heard and then no more humming. I've powered down and reset...