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@swu222 I have same issue and I put the plug from the top inside the filter and worked just fine. Pressure pushes it down I guess and no issue at all just hand tightened it.

My pump has stopped working. There is power to it but it will only work on low speed, when putting on high speed it doesn't work. I currently have the Pentair 340043 SF N2 1 1/2A HP 230V I looked online and it seems its discontinued. I found it online at 1 place for about $980 Pentair says...

I noticed today that my pentair IC40 has no power. It's about 2 years old. When I opened the intelliclor panel, I noticed the fuse was tripped. I reset it but no luck. I removed the panel and noticed the power adaptor going into the card red wire plastic is black as if it got power surge...

got a quote for katchAKid fence (manufacturer is poolbarrier, with tri-core aluminum pole). 85 linear feet, with 1 self closing gate, 4 ft high, total $1,685. Getting more quotes from others, price seems very reasonable, thoughts?

I tried using my easy touch 8 pentair remote (520690) but it won't power up. Changed the batteries but no dice. Checked all contacts in battery compartment there is no corrosion looks like new. Remote has never been submerged in water either. I even changed batteries twice but it's still not...

I currently have an old cedar tree that is coming down since it's ugly/causes me lots of allergies especially during cedar fever season in austin. (yellow arrow) I am contemplating adding a tree near the pool area where the cedar tree currently is, thinking between a large palm tree, maybe a...

went to pool store to check my water and here is what I got. FC: 0 CH: 120 CYA: 0 TA: 30 PH: 6 I read some posts that suggested shocking the pool first but no algae is showing and I also checked FC last night and it was around 2, do I need to shock first before addressing TA/PH issues? Should I...

So I had to empty my pool for PB could fix paint over a repaired crack and want to see what is the best/easiest way to remove the metal stains I have in my pool. Bit of history: I did the oxalic acid treatment while the pool was full, per instructions listed on site, but it didn't get rid of all...

I got the maintenance and warranty information for my Leisure fiberglass pool and here are their recommendations - PH Strictly between 7.2 and 7.4 Must be recorded monthly for warranty purposes - TA Ideal is between 80-120 - FC Between 1 and 2, never exceed 5. I know it's slightly...

So over the last week I noticed lots of small spots on bottom of pool that look like rust. I did the Vitamin C test (used tablet dissolved above stain and several in a sock) but stains were not removed. I used a small sponge and scrubbing them got stain out, but only on smooth part of fiberglass...

So I was vacuuming pool for the first time a few minutes ago and notice a crack on side of pool. First I thought maybe it was scratch but after diving in it I verified it's a pretty significant crack!!! I immediately sent picture to PB and he was very surprised also and freaked out, since he was...

Got permit approval from city and digging started today. I am attaching original design image and will update first pictures shortly. Setup: Leisure Moroccan 34, in-ground Fiberglass, Saltwater Size: 34'2" x 15" (5' 11" deep end) Depth: 3.5 to 6 feet Area: 462 sq. ft. Volume: 17,100 gallons...

So I am pretty close finalizing my upcoming Salt water FB pool with the designer and wanted to get opinions/advice regarding decking around the tool. I am thinking on doing a brazilian wood around it on one side and then leverage existing concrete I have on the other half and cool kote it. Is...

I am looking into getting a grill for my upcoming outside kitchen. I am looking at this Bull grill from costco for $1,100. Thoughts, experiences, other better grill options at this price range? Thanks.

I am about to choose a PB for my 15x35 fiberglass salt water pool and need to make a decision if I should go with the standard 1HP pentair whisperflo pump or upgrade to the variable speed intelliflo 8 speed variable pump for an additional $700 (total cost is $1,000 but my energy company will...

I am getting close to signing a contract with a PB, which is offering as part of standard package pre-plumbing for pressure side cleaner. Based on everything I've read I am leaning towards having a robot cleaner (aquabot 4WD, or dolphin 5). My question is should I ask PB not to do the...

I got another quote from a fiberglass PB in austin and would appreciate comments/opinions PB: Aquamarine Pools of Texas (http://www.aquapools.com) Pool: Cancun fiberglass from Viking pools, saltwater setup Size: 35" x 16" (6' 6" deep end) Volume: 18,000 gallons Pool plumbing 2" schedule 40 PVC...

I am updating the quote below after talking again with the PB for a Leisure pool Leisure Moroccan 34, in-ground Fiberglass, Saltwater Size: 34'2" x 15" (5' 11" deep end) Depth: 3.5 to 6 feet Area: 462 sq. ft. Volume: 17,100 gallons Pool plumbing 2" schedule 40 PVC Pump: pentair SuperFlo 1.5HP...

I am looking to install a 33x15 elegance fiberglass pool in austin texas and wanted to see if there are PB recommendations or PB to avoid. I spoke with premier fiberglass and will get a quote from them next week. thanks for all the help.