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I converted to a SWG last summer and have noticed a few of these stains on around my skimmers, as well as around the bolts that hold the rungs onto the ladder. I'm assuming it's rust (even though these screws aren't supposed to rust). Is the simple solution to purchase higher-quality screws...

I'm looking at replacing my current 1 speed pump with this 2 speed: A.O. Smith 1 H.P Square Flange Dual Speed Up Rate Motor - UQS1102R - INYOPools.com My concern is having enough power at the low speed setting (1/6 hp) to run my SWG. The requirement is a minimum of 20 GPM. My equipment pad...

I just started to open my pool and when I went to turn on my pump, I got a hum, and then nothing. It sounded for a second like the impeller was trying to move, but it never did. the housing was hot to the touch after only a few seconds. The pump was installed in 2008, so while I continue to...

I currently have a StaRite 300 sqft cartridge filter, which I know now is too small for my pool. I am to the point where I need to replace my filters, and I'm wondering if it would be worthwhile to upgrade to a larger filter. Other than having to clean my cartridges more often, would there be...

Just installed my AutoPilot Digital SC-60 a few weeks ago and opened the pool this past Saturday. Before adding any salt, the Pool Pilot showed a salt reading of 1800ppm. I thought that was high, so I took a sample to Leslie's and they gave a reading of 1300. I added 280 lbs of salt Sunday...

I just ordered my AutoPilot RC52 SWG and am planning on installing everything in October once I close down for the summer, so I’ll be ready to go in the spring. When I spoke with my local pool company, they said I should use a zinc anode to help with corrosion. They use either the one that...

I'm looking into adding a SWG to our pool system. I've been doing some research and the idea of getting a larger size than your pool makes sense. My pool is 37,000 gallons, and with the Aqua-Rite and similar systems that my local place sells and what I see online, the largest available unit is...