Recent content by spd7171

Nice and clear. All tests are great. I'm sure it's a gauge issue

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Last year was my first year as a pool owner. I have a Hayward sand filter. The pressure gauge read about 13-15 all year. I just opened my pool and the gauge was at 13. A day later it was up to 23. I backwashed and rinsed but it stayed at 23. Is this just a function of a crappy gauge? The...

I have a slow leak when the pump is running at the return fitting. It is where the return pipe goes over the return. In the pic, the leak is to the right if the hose clamp. For a temporary hopeful fix I am going to try a second hose clamp. What would be a better permanent solution?

It's a 27' round pool. I also got a free hot tub that I just replaced the frame and now have to learn how that works. I say it was free but it cost $350 for a mover, $150 in supplies, and $650 for electrical hookup and a few curse words. Thanks.

I removed it. I'll see if I can return it.

I have a new 27' AG pool that is currently filling with water. It has a Perma salt system hooked up but obviously not in use. After some reading, it seems like it's a poor choice. Can I leave it plumbed in and not turned on and just use chlorine or does it need removed?