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I pulled out 4 anchors that had seized. 1. How should I install the new anchors into the holes in the concrete? I want it to be secure, but not so permanent that I cannot remove it if it seizes again. Would hot glue work? 2. Is there a style of anchors I should buy that is more reliable and...

What's cheaper? Refilling I think costs an extra $200 in water costs. What do winterization chemicals typically cost?

Pump has been working fine and only a couple of years old, but this evening I went swimming and noticed it was not on despite the timer settings. I touched it and it was very hot. Flipping the power switch did nothing. I tried to cool the pump down by pouring some water on it and heard a click...

We suspected a leak from having to add water more often, but now I'm fairly certain of it. The June->July bill went from 10 CCF last year to 20 CCF this year. Our often suspected spot is the skimmer, so I turned off the pump and dropped some egg-coloring solution into it (these are the tablets...

Cheapest I've seen it is 200# of cal hypo tabs for $750. What are the predictions for the 2023 summer? Will it skyrocket during the summer months or will the prices ease a bit with BioLab's reopening? Trying to decide if I should buy now or wait.

Assuming we will drain the pool next April to clean it and then refill with fresh water, is there a downside to leaving the pool without cover? This is an inground concrete freshwater pool. My math shows a complete refill costs about $168 and with the rocketing prices of chlorine and the fact...

I was hoping for Cal Hypo prices to go down, but it looks like high prices are here to stay. Almost 3x as expensive as it was just 2 years ago. Should I: Buy the cal hypo now? Wait until May and get it then hoping price will go down? Get a chlorine generator? ?? something else ??

Was replacing the burned out motor on my SP2807X10, but it appears as though the rebuild kit that came with the motor is missing an impeller kit, and one apparently was not installed on the original pump assembly (pump was originally purchased along with the basket assembly). Do I need it? If...

How do I remove it without damaging the shaft? Finally got it off with a vice. Loosened it, then used a plastic pry tool to get it up the rest of the way.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/353358980460 Got this and this is its first season. It's a higher HP rating than the old Hayward unit I had. Initially it seemed quite powerful and when we replaced the water at the start of the year, pulled all of the water out. Now when it's filtering the water, I can...

Thinking of getting this: 1-1/2" PVC Lay Flat Discharge Hose Sold by the foot | eBay to go from the outflow of this: 1.5HP Swimming Pool Pump Motor Hayward w/Strainer Generic In/Above Ground 283961329148 | eBay to the multiport valve. The vinyl hose I have there now is a bit too short and I had...

1. Took out two plugs from the pump. 2. Unscrewed and removed the cap at the bottom of the sand filter. Multiport valve is set on drain. Not sure if anything needs to be done to this part to prevent any pockets of water from developing in the internal compartments and blowing the thing up. Did...

So a couple of days ago we noticed the pump not always starting with the timer and making a long whirring noise before starting. If I remember correctly, this is how the previous pump started failing. Should I just shut off the timer and keep the pump running until the season ends? Just trying...

So initially this was a new fill, so I started maintaining it with trichlor tabs. Everything was fine at first. Water all clear. Then, when I saw CYA reached the needed levels of 40-45, I switched to cal hypo to avoid going into CYA runaway. Pretty much the next day after application, the water...

I have the test kit below in my sig, but I was wondering if there was a faster way of testing FC if I want to do it more often. Like maybe some sort of an electronic measuring device. Also, re: CYA, it seems a bit too subjective for me and I was wondering if there was something more objective.

What the title says. I use trichlor until my CYA gets to appropriate levels since it's cheaper per increase in FC than cal hypo. I grind up the tablets into dust with a sharp object and put it into the pool directly, with the rest (remaining "chunks") going into the skimmer with recirculate on.

We suspected a leak a few seasons back and also last season and at some point covered the inside of the cement portions of the skimmer in silicone caulk. Since the pool is currently empty/prefill I thought I'd scrape the old stuff, which was loose, off and reapply the caulk. Is this a likely...

I will be filling up the pool soon and need to do some math regarding chemicals to see how much and what I need to get it to the right levels. What are the "tap water" settings?

Water is a bit green/blurry, but test results: 9PM: 16.5FC, 1.0CC 8AM: 14.5FC, 0.5CC

Mix in bucket or pour out dry on the deep end with pump running?

I used to get the cal hypo from Walmart, but it looks like this 50 lb bucket is unstabilized (good) and a significantly better deal! Confirm/deny? https://www.ebay.com/itm/50lbs-Cal-Hypo-Super-Strength-Pro-Pool-Shock-73-Strength/201990832518

Based on these two tests: FAS-DPD Chlorine Test CYA – Cyanuric Acid Test I'm pretty sure I did it right. 1. How many gallons of 8.25% bleach should I expect to need? 30 gallons, 6 to start? 2. How much of this should I pour in? Pool Time 5 lb. Chlorine Stabilizer-23517PTM - The Home Depot -...

I want to install a timer for my pool. There is already a timer installed, but it appears as though it is broken. The clock does not turn, so the only way to use it is to flip the manual switch, which toggles the pump on and off. I bought the same model # timer, but it appears as though it is...

I have one of these (not exact model): https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5HP-Inground-Swimming-Pool-Pump-Large-Strainer-115-230v-Hayward-Replacement/323320784718 I want to put a timer between the power source and the pump, but unfortunately, the last time I installed the pump, I used a direct line...

So I got my kit ready (see signature) and will be installing a new valve this weekend onto the pool filter, as the old one was hopelessly broken last season. 1. What are the current prices of bleach that I should be looking for in grocery stores/supermarkets in the northeast USA? 2. Any other...

Just got this replacement: The old one's internal plastic (that holds the main gasket) was cracked and deformed in multiple places so unfortunately I couldn't just replace a piece. New one arrived and valve appears to work very smoothly. Does this thing need lubing/servicing prior to initial...

Genuine Hayward Backwash valve Top Key Cover Assembly Spx0710xBA17 SP710 SP711 | eBay From what I can tell (it's so old, the sticker with the model # is coming off), it's a Hayward Variflo Valve Model SP710 (X32?). It's barely turning (requiring great force and yes we always turn off the pump...

Our cover is irreparably damaged due to years of wear and tear and I'm just wondering what happens if the pool is not covered. We don't have kids and the property is fenced in. I was looking at some guides regarding damage the pool can get. There were mentions of twigs and debris falling in...

I have big tears in my pool cover. It is a Meyco variety. What are some solutions to repair it or buy a new one? Is it fixed by sewing or heating/plastic welding?

I have 30,000 gal pool that has turned green and cloudy (not see-through). I added 8 lbs (1 lb rated as good enough for 12,000 gal per instructions) of shock and the following day added some clarifying chemicals to it, but it is still cloudy 1 day later. Pool is in-ground with a sand filter...