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I've been working pools for 30 years. The #1 aggravation people have with their pools (aside from neglect and faulty equipment) is the types of plants that they put in close proximity to their pools. It is no wonder people have SO much aggravation keeping their pools clean. Every area has their...

Very long term pool tech here. After Pentair bought out PacFab, they started supergluing the gaskets into the multi-port valve body. I used to have no problem replacing these when Pac Fab made them. (Actually Hayward built them for PacFab). I guess Pentair would rather sell new valves than a $15...

This one is for the pool techs out there. I've been working pools for almost 30 years. This is a new one for me. When the pump shuts off the handles on the skimmer baskets pop the lids off the skimmers. Here's the caveat- there is ZERO air getting into the system. The pump (Pentair VS) has 100%...

After the usual dose of cal-hypo shock, the pool turns milky white (can't see the 2nd step) and takes a day or more to clear up. The water is properly balanced out. There is some sort of reaction happening. I have consulted the chem expert at my wholesaler but we haven't found a remedy yet. My...

I have a pool with 2 Hayward colorlogic lights which lasted less than 2 years. This seems to be a common issue with that product. At about $300 each, I am wondering if a better brand of light will retro-fit in to the existing mounting. Also, is there a special tool needed to remove the old...

I am fairly new to the VS pumps, and am wondering if anyone has experienced trouble with the GFCI breaker running a variable speed pump. It is a Pentair pump hooked up to an Easy Touch system. The pump was installed last fall, replacing a standard single speed 2HP pump. There have been breaker...