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I have an Alterra Fairfax spa. I just filled and turned it on today for the season. It ran for about 5 hours today. It got up to temp, 101. When I went to do a cycle of Ahhhsome, I opened the air vents and turned both pumps on, and it ran for 30 seconds, then tripped the breaker. I...

Hey all. Need some help with return aiming. Pics show how they’re aimed now and this is how they’ve been for several years. I get good water change over and circulation but I feel my skimmers aren’t operating to their full potential. Deets: ~28k gallons Hayward VS pump Hayward Sand Filter with...

Hello. I searched both the forums and google and couldn’t find anyone in my exact situation as my pool is empty (a long story!) I have water under my liner at the deep end, so should I just unscrew one of the main grates (I have two) and let it flow over to the other side of the liner or...

I have a 360 gal hot tub that I keep balanced using the TFP method. I use LC and PoolMath. I’m going out of town for 2 weeks. I’ve noticed this thing eats LC like nobody’s business so if I SLAM it before I leave, I’ll be out of FC in 3ish days. I’d rather not come back to a big nasty mess...

Hi. I live in the NW corner of Arkansas, literally on the line of the USDA Plant Hardiness zones 6B and 6A. We have crazy temp swings. I started trying to follow the TFP method this season, however I've gone half the season without LC. I've had a perfect pool all year using PoolMath and my...

Hello, all. I have a pipe size question. I searched and couldn't find my answer. I'm getting ready to plumb the equipment pad and need some advice on topside pipe sizing. I have 8 individual 2" runs to my pad, as follows: Main drain skimmers (2) dedicated suction vac line returns (3) deck jets...

Hi all. I'm new here but not new to pool ownership. I've owned both salt-chlorinated and traditional "chemical" pools. At present, I'm installing (myself!) a 25k gallon in-ground liner pool. I'm having a really hard time deciding on the combination of sanitizing equipment that best fit my needs...