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Hi All, I have a 380 polaris that is very weak in it's crawling ability, it stalls at the wall. I recently replaced a belt, other was ok. Put new tires on it a month ago. I replaced the screen where the hose plugs in the wall. I had a bunch of trouble with my DE filter grids slowly tormenting...

Hi all, I am needing to replaster my pool. I'm looking for someone to do this but have slim pickings where I am located. I am an hour south of Houston. Anyone have recommendations? Thanks

Hi all, I'm having issues with my pool and it seems I'm chasing my tail. I have repaired/replaced some of the grids in my DE4800 (Hayward) 3 times since opening this year. I believe the grids are worn out and I will be replacing them. Does the grid fabric breakdown and get weak over time...

Hi All, I finally opened my pool. I find I have an air leak. I think this is causing a surging issue, not sure. Last vacuum, with but a few feet to go, something happened and the system regurgitated some of the filtered stuff. 😵‍💫

Hi, I have a hayward superpump that is intermittently refusing to pump. I replaced the orings on the 3 way valve feeding it and I don't see or hear a leak on the basket. New basket seal on order. There is a union above the pump on the outlet side that's leaking badly. Oring on order. Other...

Hi all, I opened the pool yesterday to fairly clear water, hazard. I left the pup Um, Hayward sp2607x10, running to get a good c lean. Forgot the shut off key and the pump stopped overnight. Today it will not prime and draw. I have 2 issue’s I’ve noticed while investigating. The 3 way valve...

Hi all, I’m reaching my limits with my pool. The pool is 35 years old and showing it, it needs to be replastered. I can’t afford that now. The equipment is all calling for more and more attention. We do not use the pool very often at all and I have a worsening black algae problem. Due to...

Hi all, I’m a bit stumped with my pool trouble. First my numbers, FC/CC 10/0 pH 8. I added a half gallon of muriatic to counter this. CYA 30 TA 90 CH 160 I think. My test chemicals are old and this one isn’t working right. Previous number was more like 350. Borates 15 Salt 1200 Temp 80 F...

Hi all, Today the 3 massive oak trees surrounding my pool demanded payment. I have a partial block I believe to be in my suction side. The pool has a jacuzzi in one end. There is a valve to shut of the suction from either side. Switching that doesn't seem to change the flow. The basket...

Hi, I will inevitably have to re-plaster my pool. I have had a couple of bids so far and I didn't like the technique they were offering. They were planning to just skim over the old. So, what is the correct way to do a re-plaster?

Hi All, Can anybody tell me which model timer I have. Stripped a gear and I'm not sure what I have so I haven't been able to replace it yet. It is 220 volt. There is a switch on the right hand side that I don't see on the replacement models I have found. I don't know what it does. Also...

Hi all, Hoping someone can help me figure out why my Hayward 710xr50 is spouting water from the center post. I made the mistake of doing maintenance because the handle was a bit stiff. Upon reassembly the center leaked very badly. I chose to do a full overhaul. I bought the kit from...

My pool has chosen this year to torture me. I added ~3lbs of calhypo a week ago. This gave a higher chlorine level for a day and I hope a boost in my CH level since it's been low. I went to vacuum some leaves off the bottom with my water hose vacuum (don't know the name) and I get huge clouds...

Hi All, I opened my pool today and ran the first round of tests. This was another year of failed pool cover. :( A branch poked a hole in the cover which allowed the 20+ cubic feet of leaves to make a lovely tea out of the water. The water is clear but dark. All that said, when running the TA...

Hi all, I'm in the process of SLAMing a friends pool. The pool is a 1970's vintage. It has a skimmer and main drain and 2 return eyes. There is an attached spa with a separate drain and 5 return eyes. My trouble is the cya is running at 60 giving a shock value of 24 (28000 gallon). I dosed...

Hi all, I need some help identifying this old sand filter and the multiport valve. The label on the filter is obliterated and the tags on the multiport are difficult to read. I'm trying to figure out how to open the filter for a deep clean (we are in the middle of a SLAM) without breaking...

Hi all, I am helping a friend with her lovely forest green water and a cya of 100. We are drawing down the water in an attempt to get the cya in a better range (30). The pool is ~20 x 36 oval inground plaster with a spa. The skimmer has 2 holes in the bottom. One is definately sucking...

Hi all, I'm preparing to replumb my equipment pad. To many leaks and to many patchs, time to do it right, any tips are welcome. I've been looking at the Jandy neverlube valves vs a less expensive ball valve with a union on either side for easy replacement should it fail, thoughts? For pipe...

I can't figure out why this is happening. When I test the pH I will get a low reading (today's was 7.0) followed by a retest to verify, because 7 didn't jive with the reading from last time, and I get 8.0. I bought new reagent about a month ago and I have soaked my test tube in bleach to...

I'm trying to understand if I'm doing something wrong. I get about 1/2 ounce or so of calcium carbonate in my polaris every 2-3 days. I tested it wit MA and it fizzles so I believe it to be CC. They are small white hard pieces. I can post a pic of a pile if it helps. Todays readings FC 4.5...

I'd like to know what happens when the return eyes are swapped for smaller openings. Is the flow better, as in more turbulence? I imagine the pressure would go up with a faster flow. Anyone using the slotted type? What's the benefit of the slotted type?

I'm looking at replumbing my equipment pad including replacing the pump. I'm trying to determine the system head/characteristics to determine which pump will best serve. My pool was built in 1984 and is freeform gunite with 1 skimmer and 1 drain and 4 returns in the pool side and 2 drains and...

I had a problem, my TA is too high. So I made a sprinkler that ran off a spare pump I had. That pump died so I was stuck wityh a way to drive the sprinkler. My solution is to run some pvc from the waste port to the sprinkler and set the multi-valve to rinse. The connections are all made with...

I have a polaris cleaner that I thought was a 280 but now I'm not so sure. It's been running fine until a week ago when it shed an axle. I think I can fix it if I can find parts. The trouble is I'm not sure what model it is and I can't find a part schematic that looks like it, also I have no...

My return hose on the polaris 280 booster pump blew off. I think it was just loose, seems to be ok once I put it back on. The part that doesn't make sense to me is that the system backed up and blew DE into the pool. The booster is down stream from the filter. :scratch:

I need some advice on how a spa wall is built into a pool shell. I am facing a replaster job. If I go though with it I would like to remove the spa wall along with the bench next to the wall and then round out the stairs. We don't use the spa and don't intend to. Is the wall tied into the...

My older polaris 280 is constantly getting tangled, see pic. Is this a sign that the hose is worn out and needs replacement? In a previous post someone suggested laying the hose in the sun to relax it, that didn't work. I also noticed after replacing the sweep hose that the sweep hose doesn't...

Can a picture gallery be added with pictures of the common problems/finishes/equipment etc. I'm in the process of caulking my deck expansion joint and I picked up the wrong color :hammer: . My lazy gene is suggesting I just use it and put some sand on top to try and blend it. A picture of...

Hi all. Well, I just opened my pool for the season to a moderate green, :( I brought the FC up to 22 and ran the filter 24/7 and the next day it was nicely cleared. I tested at sunset and got 22 FC 1 CC and again at sunrise and got 22/.5 so I figured the shock process was complete and I could...

The leaves have overpowered my intake line. I tried using a garden hose pressure plug to clear it from both ends, no luck. I did see some water movement but the pump is not moving water, so not sure exactly where the plug is. Any thoughts on how to diagnose and clear this? Thanks, Bruce