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Hello, the most accessible area to do a pressure test in my pool are the jandy valves. I was going to try a 1.5 plug but realized that jandy valves are not round, is there an easy way to do this?

Hello, Two questions. I suspect my spa return fittings have a leak, I have these australian style fitting, how can I plug them so that I can prove my theory? Not sure if I need to remove them first, if so how? What are these white spots showing up all around my spa and pool? I can use a...

Hello, So I had a Jandy tech come out and after multiple test, they realize my old 1995 500gal propane tank is shut. I have to replace it. I don't run anything else on that tank other than this pool heater. Would it be possible to run this pool heater on one (or two) 120lb tank? We're in South...

Hello there! I have a Jandy JXI that was working up until a few weeks ago. I'm replacing the igniter but didn't notice anything wrong with it. When the heater comes on, I hear the click, and like the flames are trying to come on but then it stops. Then it tries again for 2 more times and then...

Hi all, My iChlor at 4400 hours has stopped producing chlorine, all lights are green, I don't see a dirty cell. I added new salt and set it to 100% and nothing. Any clues where I should start troubleshooting? I bought the SWG in June 2020. Thanks!

Hi all, I have a two year old Pentair IChlor 30, it has run its course. Is the fix to completely replace the unit? They are sold out and about $1500 for the one that I found. Is there a way to replace the cell? what'd be the best approach to take. Thanks

Hi all, I'm trying to identify and figure out what to do with theses white spots that are starting to appear in my plaster and one in the pool tile. Is it calcium? Do I need to freak out? Thanks!

So, didn't know how to title this thread. Anyhow, I've been doing a lot of research into installing my own pool fence. Several companies out there selling fences such as Pool Fence DIY all call for 1/2" holes with a 5/8 drill. I've been digging on OfferUp for a used fence and all of them are...

Hi all, Trying to wire a Kasa Wifi Switch, it requires a neutral wire -- here is my wiring, I don't see anywhere obvious where I can just add a neutral wire, any suggestions? Thanks!

I all, I have a small leak in my spa main drain right between the threads and the pipe, can I use silicone or should I use pool putty, I have both at home, not looking forward to removing the main drain.

Hi all, Following a pool remodel from heck where we redid the spa plumbing, one of the four new venturi jets doesn't return water. Seems to be clogged, now I'm not sure if this was plumbed originally and it was clogged prior to the remodel and the PB just extended the lines or of this line is...

So, weird question, I have my automation and equipment pad on one side of the house but the junction box for the lights are on the other side of the house, not sure why the original builder back 30 years ago decided to split the junction box from the equipment pad but they did. I can't run a...

Hi all, anyone knows a quick software that could allow me to calculate the size of my deck for quote on pavers. This is from my survey drawn to scale, from my estimate I have 1400sq/ft. Thanks!

Hey all, we're currently remodeling our pool, and the regular pump has been disconnected for a while. Yesterday I decided to turn on the breakers because we're very close to replumbing phase and noticed that on the heater the display is OFF. I rechecked the wire with a multi meter, I do have...

Hi all, I'm hooking up a Jandy JXi gas heater to my EasyTouch automation, the heater is powering on with no problems, but I want to hook it up to my Pentair Easytouch so that I can control it from there. The Jandy is replacing an old Pentair heater that used this low voltage wire: The Jandy...

Built my first pool a few months ago, then moved and I now own this pool with a leak and really old plaster and rocks. We want to remodel it, a friend of a friend has a remodeling company and looking for quotes. Only in pavers we have 1600sq/f, if we were to add pavers we're looking at around...

Hello all, I'm trying to figure out how to fix this air leak that I have. Air is coming in right where I pointed this arrow. Don't want to add silicone or anything, is this a bad o ring somewhere? This pump is a few months old, I did move it from one house to another already. Thanks!

Hi all, Weird question, I'm back and trying to set up my "new" pool. We moved into the new house, the previous owner had a 500-gallon propane tank buried in the backyard. A gas contractor stopped by and said the tank is in full working order, however, he doesn't do the installation. The tank at...

Hello, just bought a house with a pool and spa and this is the configuration it has. I brought my own Pentair pump and automation and paid a plumber and electrician to hook it all up. They didn't reconfigure any of the pipes, it was a one to one replacement. Questions: 1. Would it be...

So I'm getting my travertine installed, we opted for the french pattern. The installer showed me pictures of the installation he did where he didn't quite follow the traditional french patter, but instead, he staggered the stones so in the end, it looks "random but also diagonal". I liked it and...

Hi, in the process of building our pool. We have a concrete deck, a friend of mine just spent the memorial day weekend replacing his 10-year-old deckodrain, he suggested into looking at getting a drain with a removable cover. PB said it would cost about $300-400 extra for 40 feet. Reading the...

Hi guys! My house came with this old pump for sprinklers. Now that Im doing the pool Im teying to fix my sprinklers because they never come on. I noticed that the pump is broken, including the thread. The pipe is not broken but the actual pump. is there an easy fix? Flex seal???

Electrician said I have to switch out this box because it is rotten (won't pass inspection) and I don't have space for my heater and pump. I couldn't really understand what he was talking about since I have no knowledge of electrical, can someone share some insights of what I need here?

Hi guys, Its been a long time coming for this moment, we spent about a year researching, getting quotes and finally we pulled the trigger. We were looking into pool builder vs owner build, we found that with my non-existing construction experience going OB would be a PITA. I interviewed all the...

Going through our PB quote, its listing a "Dedicated vacuum line w/ safety lock "line-only" (located midway in pool)". This is going to be our first pool, so not really sure if we can just get away from having it and replace it with a robot, does a robot need a vacuum line or does it operate on...

Hi, After few weeks of going back and forth this looks to be really close to what we're looking for, please critique or if you see a red flag I'm not seeing, please let me know.

I've met with a few PB around my area, considered doing OB, but I simply don't have the time, confidence and knowledge to go OB. We interviewed a few PB two companies came out to my properties to look at my yard and neither mentioned a retaining wall. The one PB (highly rated around our area) we...

Hi everyone, I'm still planning my OB pool. I'm running into a roadblock, I'm having a hard time trying to finalize the details such as the main drain cover, the valves, deck main drainage. Are typical plumbers carrying those items with them and they assume they will add them? Or am I...

Hello all, I'm in the process of planning an OB pool in Florida. It will be an L shaped 19 X 28 - 93 Line - ~ 13500 gallons. Sun shelf Two bubblers I came up with this, please let me know if I should change anything or, most importantly, if I'm missing anything such as housing for the...

Hi guys I know this topic has been beaten to death here on TFP, but I couldn't find anything specific on the amount of time one needs to spend when going OB. So here is my story, I have three ways I could build my pool in Florida, however it sounds like Florida is not as easy to get subs to do...