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Model number: EC-0001 It’s older model automatic pool cover, from what I can tell. Been here since I moved in. I recently replaced the cover itself. I’m the fall, I came out and heard it buzzing. I had already closed the pull, so I just flipped the breaker. This spring, I flipped the breaker on...

Hey, all! Boy is this a hard one to google, because it either brings up pool vacuum results or industrial floor sweepers. :) Want to be clear that I'm not talking about deep cleaning (power washing), I'm talking about daily maintenance. I'm looking for recommendations for a walk behind...

First, I have an existing, older pool. Surrounded by stamped concrete and situated between my home and our two-story pool house. The stamped concrete really is beautiful and has large spaces that are begging to have things added to them. I have so many ideas floating around in my head for...

Hi, all—I'm looking to improve the fun factor of our pool and looking for recommendations of things that you like, things to look out for, and even specific brands if you're willing. After a couple years of use, I can tell that the pool alone (with diving board) is enough for kids to have fun...

Hi, all—I installed a new pool pump motor this past fall and it’s been working great. Today I went out and noticed the water had dropped significantly. Upon inspecting the equipment, sure enough, the motor housing was dumping water out. I’ve refilled the pool. I’ve taken the motor off of the...

Hey, all—I moved into a house that has a huge, concrete pool deck. On either side of the pool, running parallel with it, in between the pool and the house and pool house, are drain channels. They have the channel cover anchors within them, but those weren't here when I purchased the home. I'm...

After a few hours of troubleshooting why my sand filter’s psi was 30+, I decided to change out the pressure gauge. Turns out, I just needed a new gauge. :ROFLMAO: I’m only just now starting to understand why my dad always told me to start with the easy fixes.

Updated below: Heater is back on. Blah, this is a bummer. Woke up this morning and went outside to find my pool drained to the skimmer and the area around the heater soaked. The water line to the heater was detached. So however many thousands of gallons of water were ejected directly into the...

Attaching video this time! Just lost my thread that I typed out, so I'm retyping. :) Here's my previous thread, where my pump seized up and I got it working again by manually spinning impeller. The idea was since it was running again, I'd try to limp along through the rest of the month before...

Hey, all—my summer of fun with pool repairs continues ;). I'm a new, used-pool owner and knew I was buying one with older equipment. My pump has been getting louder lately—to the point that when people come over, I unplug it so that it isn't a constant sound with which to compete. Today, I went...

Well, my quick fix for my pool cover that detached from the reel was short-lived—the rest of the pool cover was also at end of life. This past month, it shredded along the tracks. I knew the costs of being a pool owner were coming, but I guess I had hoped I'd get through the first year without...

Just an update from this post. I fixed it by going to the hardware store and getting some self-tapping screws with large heads. I just put screws through the canvas into the reel every three inches or so along the entire length of the reel. I'm sure it will fail again at some point, but I'll...

Just a note to say that I got the pool back to crystal clear. I went through a few gallons of chlorine, but I must have caught it early. Glad to have the clear pool back. :)

Bummer here, I went to open my pool today and heard a rip when I flipped the switch to "uncover". I stopped it right away and opened up the hood. I can see that the cover canvas ripped loose from two or three of the screws and has a small tear there. There were also a few screws missing, which...

Check my profile for test results. When I got home and uncovered the pool, it was a bit cloudy. Not enough to not see the bottom, but not that crystal clear water I'm used to seeing. Looks like my CH is high. My FC was definitely low. I added a gallon of 12.5% bleach and will retest this...

I just purchased a home with a pool and before I go crazy, I just want to run it by the community, I cannot for the life of me find this switch to the light in the pool. It was on when we moved in and for the past month at this point. Did older pools not have switches for the in-pool lights as a...

A question for those that also test daily. The instructions included with the test kit state that the daily Chlorine and Ph test doesn't need to be recorded, it's just there to make sure I'm within range. So, do you record or not record your daily test results?

Just finished testing and saw that my chlorine was getting low, especially in comparison to new, higher CYA level. So I just added 1 gallon of 12.5% chlorine. My test results are in my profile, how am I looking to you veteran pool owners?

Took my first test today after getting my TF kit in the mail. Looks like chlorine is high. Aside from adding more/less chlorine, I’m not sure if there’s anything else I should be keeping an eye on. Photo of test levels attached.

Just jumped in the pool the first time and noticed in one corner that the liner isn’t attached in the upper corner. I’m a new pool owner (just purchased house), is this something I need to take care of?

Many thanks to all that helped this past week. I finished my Raypak pool heater installation yesterday, despite having no idea what to expect on Monday. It’s definitely not an easy task for someone that’s not familiar with plumbing/electric, but it’s doable for someone with even a little...

Hello, I’m in the process of installing my Raypak pool heater. Someone mentioned in another thread that I should use a Jandy three way valve instead of installing an external bypass as shown in the Raypak installation manual. Local stores do not appear to have them in stock here, not even...

Hello, everyone. I am installing a Raypak propane heater. I thought that I would need to have propane line run from my main tank to the heater. But, I think I might be in business. For background, I just purchased this home which doesn’t have a heater for the pool. But it looks like the previous...

Hello, all. I mentioned this the other day, but I’m having someone open my pool next week. He is charging $300 for the opening and to give me the rundown on my equipment and how it all works. In addition to that, he also listed some “quality” equipment that I should buy. He didn’t give brands...

Hello, all! I just ordered the Raypak Digital Propane Gas Pool Heater 300K BTU 014980, which should arrive either late this week or early next week. I ordered the unit from Pool Supply Unlimited, which seemed to have it for a good price. Slightly cheaper than a local store, even after freight...

Hello, all! I'm a new pool owner and so very excited to be here and maintaining my pool. Before I purchased my home, the pool was maintained by a local non-store business that provided all of the upkeep, chemicals, etc. When I moved in, I notified them that I wouldn't be using their ongoing...

Hello, everyone! I'm excited to be joining the Trouble Free Pool forum officially now that we've finally closed on our house with a pool. Our pool is old, though I don't know just how old, the house is from the '50s. I doubt the pool is that old, though. Length: 40 ft Width: 20 ft Shallow...