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I'm currently at work and do not have the specific model number, but my Dolphin doesn't work in the pool. When I start it, it goes forward then backwards then stops. When I take it out of the pool and turn it upside down, it appears to work properly (runs for a while in one direction before...

I’m curious as to how pools stores treat an algae bloom? I know how I treat mine thanks to TFP. The local PS that I use for certain things recommends shocking once a week, but what if things get out of hand. I’m currently in the middle of my third SLAM process since moving into this house 6...

We recently moved into a house with a green pool. I immediately installed a SWG and started the SLAM process. In less than 2 weeks the water passed the OCLT and I dialed in the SWG % and got the pool into “cruise control“. I was headed out of town for work for a few days so my wife asked what...

I have a Super Flow II 1 hp pump and I'm slowly losing water from the pump body where the bottom left hand bolt hole is stripped. I recently replaced all of the orings on the pump but no luck. Is there a way to repair the stripped threads or am I going to have to buy the replacement part...

I recently replaced the spider gasket assembly in my MPV, lubed everything up and it rotates better than ever. My only problem is that it doesn't completely seal when I set the MPV to filter and I can watch it leak out of the (disconnected) waste line. I have to make another revolution to try...

My question is about sizing for SWG and the ratings of chlorine generation. I have a 25,000 gallon inground pool and looking to possibly upgrading to a SWG so my wife doesn't have to pour liquid chlorine into the pool everyday when I'm working offshore. I know that I should go with the 40K...

This morning I added what Pool Math prescribed to bring my pH to 7.0 in order to lower TA (@110 ppm). One gallon of MA was added slowly in front of the skimmers and within minutes the water clouded up and I've been filtering (w/ DE in sand filter) with little change. The MA treatment brought...

I recently purchased the Taylor DPD test kit. I've been getting some inconsistent results from time to time. The pH makes fairly large swings and the alkalinity test is blue, rather than green. Has anyone else had thus happen. Could it be old reagents?

I just started using my new Taylor test kit. When testing FC, the color is the same, if not darker than 10. What is the correct way to perform the test if color is darker than 10? Do you use sample water, tap water, what? Then when testing for TC, do you still add the 5 drops, or is that...

Looking into installing a Rainbow 300C chlorinator into my system at the same time as installing a timer for the pump. What are some considerations with setting the run time cycles with the chlorinator in the system? Will it be necessary to setup shorter OFF cycles due to the high...

This is the first time that I have had to buy DE for use in the sand filter, as I was given a 5 gal bucket of it at work before. On the bag of DE it says it includes Calcium Bentonite. My question...is the bentonite enough to effect the sand filter's ability to work correctly or will it not...

I've tracked down my leak on my water pump to the pump housing. It's leaking between the plate that attaches to the motor and the rest of pump housing. I did notice when taking it apart that the threaded hole on that bottom side (where the leak is) felt stripped. I tried to use some teflon...

I've been having a time with my pump motor as of late. I replaced the capacitor two days ago and thought I had revived it for another few months...I was sadly mistaken. This morning I noticed that my pool was not moving so I immediately went over to the pump; she's not running and the...

Before I start troubleshooting my problem, I'd like to have a starting point. I replaced the motor last year, so I would not consider it old. I usually run it 24/7 during the pool season and usually shut it off during the off season unless to pump it out after some heavy rains. Just...

After four pool seasons, we are looking at covering the pool for the winter. I usually just let it go, them pump out, clean, and refill every year. The previous homeowner left some leaf nets, but you need two nets to cover the pool and it's not real easy trying to keep the leaves out where the...

What type of sealer should I use for my exposed aggregate concrete around my pool. I've read on some brands of stain that it is not recommended for around pools; I wonder if this is for legal/c.y.a. reasons. Is water based or oil based sealer the way to go? Does anyone have any experience with...

We just just poured an additional 500 sq ft of new concrete and looking for ideas and experience to match the appearance to the existing exposed aggregate. Has anyone tried this before with favorable results? One person suggested going with two different shades of stain at the same time, but...

I've been reading and researching different pool aerator designs and ideas. My question is what is more important, the water coming out of the aerator or the agitation of the water from the aerator? My plan is to insert a "T" in my return line with a valve so that I can choose when to use it...

I have exposed aggregate (EA) surrounding my pool and also my patio. I was told by someone that by doing an acid wash on my EA that I could get it looking brand new. Has anyone ever done this before? The EA is actually is great shape for being over 30 yrs old. Everyone that I have had come...

I assume that some members of this forum have an insulated patio cover. What are your opinions of this style of patio covering? Are there any things that I should be aware of or cheap imitators to be aware of? I'm just starting to research this option and all of the places on the web that...

I've been trying (with not much luck) to track down a cross reference to my old pool light that I'm trying to find some parts for. All that I know about it is that it has the following text: American Products Co Model R-400 BC Wet Niche 120V Max Lamp AGE-400 Type G-30 CN-5 Fixture Any...

Are pool lights a standard size? The pool light has not worked since we bought our house 3 years ago. The pool guy that we used said that he had replaced a light like ours recently, but had a hard time finding the new light. I've run across replacement lights that appear to be a direct...

I'm looking at possible options for covering up my existing exposed aggregate concrete around my in-ground pool. Me and my wife agree that we would like a cantilevered style look. Are there any options that would allow us to achieve this new look without having to replace the existing coping...

I'm in the process of replacing the motor on my Hayward Super II Pump (1 hp). What are the pros and cons of running it 24/7 or on a timer; besides the amount of electricity. I've always heard that starting and stopping electric motors is what "kills" them. The motor I'm replacing ran for at...

I'm curious as to know if the in-ground pool ladders are removeable for the winter. They appear to be, but I do not want to pull/force them out and not be able to get them back in next summer. There's no telling if they've ever been taken out since they were installed ~30 years ago. If they...

I have spent a lot of time researching online vs offline chlorinators, but I still can't decide on which way to go. The offline direction seems the least involved, but I also don't have a problem re-plumbing my return line if there is that much of a difference (not a big project for me). I'm...