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    About to convert to SWG but have a few questions first.....

    I believe I am ready to convert to a SWG. I've been down the bleach path (works great but got tired of buying and hauling massive quantities of bleach), and the tablet path (as expected CYA buildup and drain/refill) so now I think I'm ready for a SWG (probably Hayward AQR-15). But first some...
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    Hayward 400 IO Failure code

    I have a 10 year old Hayward 400,000 BTU Propane heater. Yesterday it gave me an IO (ignitor open) failure code and wouldn't fire up. Pulling the ignitor connector and measured the resistance at 15 ohms which is in the middle of the good range. Wiring looks good. That's where the Hayward...
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    Leak around pump to pipe fitting

    My pump is leaking where the pipe exits the housing on the top of the pump. This is the outflow pressure pipe. The leak is around the joint between the pump and PVC pipe. The pipe section is very short and cutting it out and replacing it would be difficult. Also it looks like it may be...
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    Green spa

    I've been on BBB since start up of our new pool on Memorial Day. Everything has been perfect until yesterday, noticed a slight green tint in the spa. The spa and pool water recirculates through a waterfall so it's all the same. Checked CL and PH and all was close, added a bit of CL and...
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    New exposed aggregate deck is cracked!

    We have a new pool - constructed in May, deck poured 3rd week of May. Just this weekend I noticed a crack in the exposed aggregate deck. The deck is only about 3 feet wide where it is cracked and the crack runs the full 3 foot width of the deck. The crack is about 1/16" at its widest point...
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    Hello from East Texas

    Just wanted to check in - been lurking for months now and have learned lots as we have been planning and building our new pool. We went swimming for the first time on Memorial Day so now I'm sure I'll have even more questions. Just joined as a Lifetime Supporter and ordered the test kit...
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    Intelliflo + boost pump, timer and freeze guard?

    Noobie here - been lurking on this forum for a couple of months - and have learned lots!!!! We are in the process of specifying a new pool build - and pending a price from the builder are heading towards installing an Intelliflo pump. Reading their brochure it seems like the controller for...