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    Hayward hp50ha and pentair vs pump best flow rate?

    Hello all, Long story but my builder didn’t winterize my Hayward hp50ha heat pump during a winter install and after a 3 month battle finally replaced it yesterday. We aren’t on the best of terms as he didn’t want to take responsibility for the damage so I didn’t exactly get a lesson on how to...
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    Chlorine level 0?

    So I had been running 2ish ppm on chlorine since opening running 3” tablets in my in line chlorinator. I turned off the pump to add 2 Maytronics solar panels(verdict still out if they are working) and since since then I have twice had to shock the pool because the chlorine was reading 0 on by...
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    Help!! New install Hayward HP50ha pouring water from bottom.

    My installer allowed me to purchase a heat pump on my own as he did not carry the model I was looking it. Install finished last week and today it was warm enough to experiment with heater. Moved valves to proper position and just pours water out of the bottom right side. Opened the top and it...
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    Speed setting for vacuum??

    Hello all. Just finished a winter install. It's been a really windy week so the pool has gotten some extra debris and I'm using the very basic vacuum that was included with the pool install(still researching a permanent solution). It connects to the top of the skimmer and is very basic suction...
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    Pentair VS Pump settings

    Hello all. Nearing completion of an off season pool installation. I've been quietly reading on the forum for months and my most recent reading has been on the Florida Atlantic pool flow study. My installer is old school and he is recommending the typical turn the water over 1-2 times daily. He...
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    DIY Fiberglass Project. Soooo many questions.

    Hello all new to the forum and new to pools in general. After some extremely poor service from 2 local pool providers and some bloated quotes I have decided to attempt a DIY fiberglass pool project myself. Small backyard area. Now to be clear on the DIY I will still be using contractors for...