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I have an above ground 13,000 gallon pool with a Hayward Power Flo Matrix pump that is about 5 years old or so. This year I've had an issue getting the pump to prime. So far I've tried the following with no luck: Opened the pump lid and let out the air, then capped quickly. But about an hour...

Of all the things in my life that I've ever needed help with, TFP has been the most helpful and reliable source of information I've ever used. So I'm back with a couple of questions regarding installing a new wall skimmer in my above ground pool. About 5 years ago I had to install a new liner...

At times I've always had some trouble getting my pump lid off to clear out my strainer basket, but I could eventually get it off after using some more elbow grease. But after lubing the 'O' ring last week, I can't get the lid off now. For 3 days I've tried to the point where I've strained a...

So I've been fighting with algae growing in my pool for a while now. Decided to buy a test kit and read some articles in the pool store as well as watching youtube videos on how to properly test my water. About once a week I have to vacuum the pool to get the algae off the bottom and backwash...

The other day I noticed that there was a small amount of water leaking from the wall skimmer on my above ground pool. The hairline crack is about 1 1/4" long and runs vertically in the center of the outside portion of the skimmer. The skimmer is not exactly old, I think I replaced it about 4...

Hi, From doing some research in the forums, I've come to the conclusion that my Hayward Power-Flo Matrix pump needs a new start capacitor. I turned off the pump yesterday to clean out my skimmer baskets and when I attempted to restart the pump, all I got was a humming sound. I checked the...

I have a 24' round above ground pool, that is approximately 13,000 gallons. The pool has been in place for a number of years, but the DE filter that had been installed started to get old and leaky so I decided I want to get a new one this year. I also have a feeling the actual pump was too big...