Recent content by tjm339

I have a booster pump that is presently hard wired into the system I would like to use a plug and a pigtail wire instead of the hard wire setup. This to make it easier to remove pump for winter storage. In general does the code allow a 240 volt pump to be powered this way

I just replaced my Hayward heater with a Raypak and noticed that the pool company who installed the original heater wired my Firemans switch in the timer box so that 110 volts runs through the firemans switch than out to the heater. It worked all these years but I don't think the Firemans micro...

The online store Pool Supply World used to give TFP members 3% off when using code TFP3. It doesn't work anymore. Are they still giving us a discount?

You can cut of the leg part of a pair of your wifes old panty hose and slip it into the polaris bag and the open end of panty hose over the plastic inlet on bag. It works great and when it gets full just discard the panty hose liner with all the debris and put in the other leg of panty hose.

I am going to install a Loop Loc cover on my pool at the end of the season. A few questions: am I better off getting a solid cover with the built in drain vent or the newer type mesh covers that supposedly block out 99% of sunlight. Also I am installing into brick pavers, instead of using Loop...

[Split by moderator - Please post your questions in your own thread. - Thanks, jblizzle] Anyone have any updates about the best type of pool cover to get? Not sure if I want to get the solid type of covers or the newer mesh covers that keep out all the light. Would appreciate any info about...