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    SWG Cell Issue

    Hello, could use some advice. Current pool guy says our salt cell needs to be replaced. It was installed new in 2021 though so it seems fast. Current state: - All 3 lights are green but 'ERR CELL' displays. Prior to getting to this state: 1. 3rd light (FLOW) was Red instead of green. 2...
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    Pool light replacement every 5 months

    I have to replace my pool light every 4-5 months. The light in my spa never has to be replaced. It’s a cheap fix but annoying. Any better options that aren’t too expensive?
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    Light help

    I have a 22 year old pool. Need to change the light. Pool guy quoted $950 to switch to led. Decided to just change the bulb myself and punt that expense. I took it out. Had some water in the light. I bought the same bulb at pitch a penny. But I also need to replace the metal ring but would...
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    Hayward Spa Countdown decrementing slowly

    I flipped my pool from Pool Mod to Spa mode about an hour ago. It usually switches and heats up in under 30 minutes. The filter switched and spa jets are working, but the heater won’t kick on. I noticed the 4 minute countdown is decrementing super slowly. Drop from 3:53 to 3:49 over 15 minutes...
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    Leak?

    I noticed a loud gurgling sound coming out of my return into my poop with extra bubbles. I then noticed the water line of the pool looked low (and spa high). So I looked at the skimmer and noticed water was pouring into it whereas normally it’s just sitting in there. I turned off the pump and...
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    Help Identifying Pool Equipment for Footer

    Hello - I'd like some help identifying my pool equipment so I can properly update my footer as requested by some forum members. Pics below. Thanks!
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    Is this algae?

    I just noticed these green spots in my grout for the first time. Is it algae or something else? The pool color seems fine. FYI I have a swg but am a relatively new pool owner and just got the swg installed a month ago. I don’t use any extra chemical, I just skim occasionally. Pool is usually...
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    Bubbles coming out of return

    My pool has 2 returns (one in shallow end and one in deep end). Today, I noticed that small bubbles are constantly coming out of the one in the shallow end. Never noticed this before and there aren’t any coming out of the other. Is that a concern?
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    Salt water pool - lower alkalinity and higher chlorine

    New pool owner. Hot weather in S FL And pool is usually around 90. Have a salt water generator. My salt water generator is set to 60. im new to testing as well but I have strips and a dpd kit. Seems like Alkalinity is around 80 but free chlorine is high. Cyuranic acid seems fine. Combined...
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    New Pool Owner in FL (Enclosed, Salt)

    Hello. First time pool owner here in south Florida. Pics attached. Just got an electric heater installed, as well as a salt water system (but need to add salt still). Resurfacing and getting some tile work done in a few weeks since it hasn’t been touched since being built 20 years ago. Hoping...
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    Skimmer & Main Drain Valve

    New pool owner here, with no experience or pool expertise. Appreciate your patience and support. The previous owners had a pool guy who came by once a week. I decided to upgrade to a salt water system and to try to save a few bucks by handling the maintenance myself, so he hasn't been here in a...