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I have always had a fixed 2HP pump which is on its way out so I’m considering a variable speed pump. Does having a variable speed pump affect the way you need to run your SWG? Do you need to increase the percentage runtime for the SWG or run the pool more hours to ensure enough chlorine is...

2 Jandy Watercolors LED large lights installed. No transformer so it’s the 120v version. One in shallow end and one in deep end. When it’s all working the color saturation in the pool is unbelievable. shallow end light working as expected. Deep end started fine then shut off...

Inground pool with 9 year old Jandy Pro Series PlusHP 2hp pump that’s very loud this year at startup. Seems to be fine in terms of priming, pressure, etc. I assume it’s time to replace it. Where do you all buy your pool pumps from? I see prices in the $300-$2500 range on Amazon. My...

Pool build finished spring 2014 so 9 years old now. In ground, vinyl liner, cartridge filter, with Jandy PHPM 2.0 pump for 33k gallons. Opened yesterday and pump is working but very loud. Pool place said they’ll replace motor and seal for $850. Looking to find out if that’s a reasonable...

Live uphill from another house which a new neighbor just moved into. At our first meeting he complained that my passive skimmer overflow (no pump) was draining down into his yard. Obviously I want to keep the peace with all my neighbors so thinking of how to address this situation. Thinking...

When I turn this diverter, I get some water leaking up from the valve stem. Before I disassemble it to look inside I was hoping to buy a new one to use for replacing parts (or the whole thing). Looks like the 90 degree input PVC is 2” but not sure about the other side. I’m guessing...

My pool pump is showing some rust on the external surface. Has anyone used Rustoleum High Heat or a similar solution on their pool pump? Any issues?

I'm trying to identify a replacement part for this wedge that holds in my in-ground pool ladder or should I simply go to the hardware store and find a matching bolt to replace the broken one? Pictures of the broken bolt & wedge attached.

I'm really hoping to find a solution to have this SWG last one more season because my budget is very tight with this whole pandemic situation. This SWG is over 5 years old at this point...but never had a problem yet. Yes, I know they usually don't last beyond 3-4 years but please read on...

After 5 years of using the original Jandy Cartridge filters and the manifold that sits on top, I ordered a new set. I bought Pleatco brand cartridges to try them out given positive reviews I saw. Everything installed without any issue. Pool pump is pulling in water and filling as normal...

I have my yearly routine down for opening. Pool company comes to remove the cover, puts the cartridge filter together, checks all the connections for leaks, etc. I've had a little green spots here and there in past years. Vacuum, brush, slam and a week later I'm all set. This year I opened...

From another thread I posted, I'm buying new cartridge filters for the first time since my pool was built. It is the Jandy CV460 for certain. I see that Pleatco says the CL460 cartridges will work in the CV460? Does anyone know if there is a major difference between the two? Should I aim to...

It’s been about 7 years since my pool was built. Never have had any major algae or cloudiness at open or during the season however, filters are definitely in need of being replaced this year. Since this is the first time I have to replace the cartridges (4), I’m hoping the community can share...

Pool was installed about 5 years ago including a waterfall. Under each waterfall platform in a light. Unfortunately, the center one isn't working anymore. It looks like the installer used Malibu controller & lights which are now discontinued from what I've read. Amazon has a light that...

I've read some people who say cold water can cause the SWG not to read salinity properly. Is there any truth to it? I'm having a problem with my system saying low-salt even after adding 200 lbs in early this week. Panel says pool temperature is 59 degrees at Noon yesterday. My sensor (3...

We have a pool safety cover that gets installed each year. As you can see from the pictures, we have developed a color difference between the concrete exposed all winter and the part that is covered by the safety cover. I've tried used a low PSI (1500) electric power washer with the 25 degree...

Good morning everyone. Pool was opened yesterday by my local pool company. I noticed on the SWG control panel it said SERVICE, Add Salt, error code 144 flashed periodically, and 0.7 salinity reading. The pool company, of course, simply said to add salt and this will go away. I ran the pool...

I'm still relatively new to managing a pool (~2 years). This week I had a lot of air under the clear lid to my pool pump. Hmmm....made sure all the skimmers were clean, had plenty of water in the pool (mid-skimmer) and no blockages. Found the article: Pool School - Suction Side Air Leaks "1...

I have 2 large Jandy LED Watercolor lights in the pool. One works fine. The other light (in shallow end of pool) has something wrong. The light turned off (the deep-end light was still on). Then it turned on & dimmed until it went off again. Shut-off the power and took a look. The...

I need some help figuring out why I can't keep my chlorine levels correctly. Pool is brand new. Started construction last year and finished it this Spring. Here was my test results last week: FC=3.0 TA=70 CYA=75 PH=7.5 CC=None I added about 3 quarts of bleach to my pool to raise the FC...

I have to decide do I take the standard package with the 2HP Jandy pump or pay an up-charge for the Variable Speed. Here are some specifics to consider: * Free Form Pool, ~33,000 gallons * Plumb for future waterfall * Plan on adding solar heating in 1-2 years From what I've...