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    Air Bubbles coming from returns

    I have always worked under the assumption when dealing with pool plumbing issues that water leaks are pressure side and air leaks are suction side IE water leaks after the pump and air leaks are before the pump with a properly functioning active pump. Hoping this logic is correct due to the...
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    Thinking about doing a Kool Deck refinish

    Split off of this topic. Please ask questions in your own topic instead of reusing someone else's existing topic. Thanks JasonLion I have some similar problems with our older pool. The deck is in OK shape in most places and we are thinking about doing a Kool Deck refinish to give it a newer...
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    Diving Board opinions wanted

    Hope this is the correct area for this question (if not please move it). I have searched the Forum for a few hours without finding what I am looking for so here goes. One of our pools is over 30 years old. It is a vinyl IG with a real deep end. It used to have a slide and a diving board. The...
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    How should a Heater be added to a system with an existing HP

    Topic split from locked post located here for purposes of educational discussion and substantiation of potential Heat Pump damage claims, discussed further below. The continuation of discussion will only be allowed as long as the replys remain free of public personal dispute, which if necessary...
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    Anyone had a Polaris 9300 for a season?

    OK, time to hear from those of you that have had a Polaris 9300 for a season. Would you buy it again knowing what you know now? Knowing that an actual brush on a Robotic cleans the walls and floor does it do a better job then a sweep tail? Your thoughts?
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    Adding Air Bleed Valve on Sand Filter that doesn't have one

    I used to have a DE Filter years ago and it had an air bleed valve to make it easier to prime the pump. I now have a Hayward Sand Filter. I was wondering if anybody has had the thought to add an easy open valve between the Multi-port and the Pressure gauge? One that blocked water from going...