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Hi all! Soon after opening in March, we had a leak in one of the connections from our heater. A friend of my husbands (who works in inground pool construction) came and repaired it. Ever since then, I cannot seem to figure out the correct schedule / rpm. Our pump is new as of mid season last...

We opened yesterday, and busted a chunk of concrete. Favorite products for this? I know nothing will truly repair it, but I’m hoping to make it as smooth as I can for little feet racing around the pool. Located in PA (freeze thaw area), salt pool. Thanks!

Hi all! It’s been a long winter and I am so thrilled to have opened today! However, this is our first year opening to algae. After talking, we realized we forgot to put algaecide in at closing 🤦🏽‍♀️ But luckily, everything opened / started without issue. So I’ll run for a good 24 hours and...

Hi all! We made it to the end of last season and the start of this season (we opened in March), but it seems our pump is finally biting the dust. Woke up this morning to the pump not on - checked and all breakers are fine, and it isn’t even humming when I flip the switch...

Hi all! As some of you know, I own a dog daycare and boarding business in my home. The past two years, we’ve temporarily fenced off the pool once closed, as I don’t want 10-15 dogs on the mesh safety cover 😆And yes, they learn verrrrrry quickly how fun it is and how they can get water to rise...

Sooooo. After a summer of (what we thought was) a capacitor issue, the electrician thinks it might be a pump issue. The capacitor looks fine visibly (we’ve had one ‘blow’ before and it’s obvious). I’m beginning to search/research new pumps. We have a Hayward SS right now, and know I’ll be going...

Hi all! I’ve been reading searched posts for threads on solar skimmers…but I am specifically wondering if anyone uses them who have a lot of dog hair in their pool? I adore Fred, our Dolphin robot. But the dog hair on the surface of the pool is a problem for some family members. (Quick...

I will preface this thread…I handle 95% of the pool things. Chemistry, adding stuff, etc. I’m slightly obsessive over it, and don't really want him to learn :D Yesterday, my husband took some water out of the pool (we had very heavy rain here) when I wasn’t home. I got home after dark, and left...

Hi all! Our third start capacitor just went in 2 years. I feel like this is NOT a normal lifespan. I read the capacitor article and know they aren't made like they used to, but it still seems like a really short lifespan. Unsure where to start for troublehsooting why it may be going so often...

I have been deep diving on older threads on the joys of robot motors failing in a relatively short life span. @JoyfulNoise had a super helpful thread, and see all the water in the motor housing made me want to cry a little bit. After reading older threads, I haven't been caring for my robot...

I am soooooo thrilled to finally be open! My Dad and I opened everything ourselves. I *almost* forgot to take the plugs out of the returns, but thankfully remembered at the last minute. Haven't tested yet as the pump hasn't been on for 30 minutes yet, but Fred the robot is in and working hard...

Hi all! We came home from vaca yesterday only to notice the pump wasn't on in the afternoon. My Dad strayed at our house, and confirmed he turned the pump on in the morning (our timer is currently bad so we manually put it on/off). Upon switching it back on, I got the hum. Came here and did...

Back when we built the pool, I was still on the annoyed side. Too expensive, doesn’t add value, blah blah blah. Almost 3 years later, and I am still so thrilled we did it. We host our kiddos birthdays at home, and having the pool is an amazing add. We use it SO much, even in this geography. From...

Hi all! A few weeks ago, our timer stopped working. I had an extra set of trippers, so I changed them out. No help. Changed the on/off time. No luck. Ordered new trippers. Nada. The timer will go trip ON, but not off. It’s like the timer just stops working when it gets to the off time (but the...

I know you would all appreciate (ok, maybe not appreciate...but laugh) at this. When we built the pool almost 3 years ago, I wanted flower pots by the ends. My husband had a fit, saying the dogs would knock them in (we own a doggie daycare and boarding biz in our home, so there are a lot of...

As some of you know, I own a dog daycare and boarding business in my home. These pots have been there since we built the pool almost 4 years ago. They are weighted with concrete at the bottom for this very reason - dogs can be turds. Well this morning, a very lovely GSP pulled the biggest turd...

Our pool was opened two weeks ago, but tonight the low is 19. I have the filter pumped on 24/7, but should we turn the heat pump on at all overnight? If so, what temp? The water temp is currently 48ish. Thanks!

We opened on Friday, woohoo! It was also our first year doing it ourselves. Easy peasy. I am SO thankful to TFP - opened to a fabulous pool. Just dirty from the copious amount of dogs that walk on our mesh cover. No hand vac, just using Fred the robot and brushing down the walls. -Upon open...

Hi all! As some of you know, I own a dog daycare and boarding business out of my home. I am currently looking at properties to move this business out of my home. I plan to build a pool for the dogs (outdoors). Are there any build consultants that are in the TFP way? I'd like to think I can...

I found an older post about a foam party, and had the same concerns about it seeing the bottom of the pool. I won’t do it with humans. Howevvvvvvvver. I just bought a foam machine to use in our yard for my dog boarding and daycare business. Once the pool is open, I know dogs will have foam on...

Hi all! I own a family style dog boarding business at my home. We have anywhere from 2-10 dogs here for daycare or boarding. They love the safety cover 🙄Our fence encompasses a large part of our yard, and our pool. Any suggestions for something with a hard surface that I can cover the safety...

Well, it's been a hot minute since I;ve needed to post in here. Huge thanks for the zillion Pool School articles I've referenced the past two summers since installing our pool. So thankful to TFP! I tried a search, and found a thread from 2011 with the answer - but want to be sure the...

Hi all, Our new heater was installed yesterday (all info should be in my sig). It was turned on at approx 2pm. Water temp was 63 deg. One degree change (64) at 4pm. At 4pm, I put the solar cover on. Left the pump/heater running all night. This morning, temp is 63. The low temp weather wise...

I will admit, this really tests my patience. I usually wind up shaking the heck out of the nylon after about an hour :ROFLMAO:

I am so excited! A few dogs went for for a swim already. I haven't done any tests yet, but I am SO pleased at the clarity today. A bunch of worms and a bit dirt. I'll take it! It was a brisk 50 deg here today. Our thermometer broke, so I don't have the temp (and didn' t look on the pump yet)...

Just bought a heat pump (side note: Asa of poolheatpumps. com was so great to work with!). We had an electrician hook it up, but now need to 'install' the piping. When we built the pool 1.5 years ago, we paid extra to prep for a heat pump knowing we'd get one eventually. I was naive and thought...

Early Nov in PA with a wind advisory. The robot (and I) will be busy over the next few days! :D

Hi all, One of my returns seems to have this weird surge of water (out of 3 total). It happens about every 2-3 minutes. I can see the water surge to the top, and then it settles down to not visible. It's been happening since our pool was installed one year ago. The skimmer baskets are clean...

I recently ordered face plates for my pool, and the supplier sent me these by mistake. When I asked about returning them, they said I could just keep them. I am happy to send them for free if you cover actual shipping! They are brand new in the bag. This is the product link from where I bought...

Tropical storm Isiah will be hitting us tomorrow here in NEPA. We will only be getting major rain from it. Anything to do tonight? Today is emptied some water as we just had a lot of rain over the weekend, and will prob empty some more knowing what's coming. But anything else to do chemically wise?