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For 2.57 at Lowes and Home Depot you can buy the equipment to correct your pressure cleaner such as Polaris 380, 280, etc. from getting all knotted. I have made this after viewing the product "Cleaner Clips" which retail on line for 30.00 to 40.00 for 8 pcs. Equipment needed: 1 10 ft. section...

My backup valve was shooting water out of it all the time really badly. The cleaner would not move forward. I purchased a new backup valve and installed it in the float line. It is still shooting water out of the new backup valve but not as much. The cleaner does move forward. My question...

I had my pool remodeled and after the remodel which involved a lot of cement and cement based products, I have a white line all along where the water level is on the fiberglass tile. The walls are Polynesian Pool fiberglass and the tiles are manufactured (molded) into the walls which look like...

I have bought 3 of model Pool Hawk wireless pool thermomethers from Home Depot and all 3 of them get water inside of them and causes them to not work. I called AcuRite and they said they did not have any suggestions on how to keep the water out of the unit. I advised them that if they could...

My Pool Supply Store told me I needed to add 17 lbs of Calcium to my inground pool. My pool is fiberglass sides with concrete / plastered bottom. I asked her why and told her that I have never in 37 years added Calcium to my pool. She said that it would keep my vinyl liner from cracking. I...

My pool has a lot of small air bubbled that come from the return jets. What is the most likely cause of this problem? Thank

I had a leak in my in-ground pool who was due to a worn out hydrostatic valve. I replaced he valve and am refilling the pool with water. I cleaned the pool as good as I could but it is still a little dirty in spots (not bad at all). I would like to know if it would hurt after I fill up the...

I want to replace my handrails and ladder with some that I have seen on line that are made of a plastic (PVC or composite material). These come in colors. This is the reason for replacing them so that I can get them in a color that blends in with my pool deck color. My equipment is bonded so...

When I took the Safety Cover off my pool yesterday, I found that the water had leaked down to only about 3 to 4 feet of water remaining in the deep end. This told me that the leak must be in the main drain. Does anyone have any idea how this can be fixed without completely bustin up the bottom...

My configuration is: In ground Pool. 1 skimmer 1 Sand Filter 1 Heater (gas) 1 pump. 2 return lines and 1 main drain line. I use a gizmo that I put into the skimmer and attach the compresser to the gizmo in order to blow out my lines. I plug the return jet that is the farther away and leave the...

My timer keeps throwing the breaker. I probably have something wired wrong but I need to know this: My digital timer specs just says 6 W Max. The timer can either run 220v or 110v. I have it wired 220. I need to know how many amps the timer is pulling in both 110 volt and 220 volt. Can...

I installed my new Hayward SP2600VS 1 1/2 HP pump. The housing on all Super Pumps are identical so the fitting connections matched up perfectly. I have considerable air bubbles in my Pump strainer and also back through into my pool via return jet. I have 2 return jets but strangly enough the...

I have just switched from a single speed Hayward 1 HP Super Pump to a new Hayward SP2600VS (verable speed) which is a 1 1/2 HP true rated pump. It comes set with a default configuration of 3000 RPM V3 mode to prime for 3 minutes then 3,000 RPM (still V3) for the remainder of 12 hours. It...

I had a so called pool contractor remodel my pool. He took my SwimQuip light out of my pool which is 110 volt unit. He never finished the job and now I have just the empty niche where the light was. I can install the new one, but I need to know if I can just fish the light cord back through...

I had someone remove my SwimQuip light so they could attempt to install another brand light. The new one would not fit and they took my light and I can't get it back. I bought another SwimQuip identical light. I want to install it in the niche that is still in my pool. The niche is an...

Does anyone have a suggestion for a timer that is digital and can control my pump and cleaner. I want to be able to set different days and times for the cleaner to operate vs. the pump. Thanks

Well I have a nightmare. I am having my pool remodeled and the contractor told me that he would float plastic over my pool to catch anything such as above. Well he did not and now I have concrete chips rocks fiberglass and who knows what in my pool. He said he could clean it out with my...

I am remodeling pool and the bond wire is inside concrete and since I am removing concrete, I need to run a new bond wire. What size wire should be used to do this? I am bonding ladder, rails, light etc. Thanks

My pool is 30 years old and several minor cracks have come in the concrete deck. I would like to use H&C acrylic stain to stain my deck but need to patch these cracks first. How is the best way to do this to insure a good lasting job? thanks Tom

I would like to put a timer on my pump. I have had my pool for 30 years and the pumps have never stopped pumping. I am on my 3rd Hayward 1 HP Super Pump. I would like to figure the turn over of my water so I can figure out how long to run my pump. I have inground 18 x 36 pool approx 8 feet is...

Topic split off by Moderator. I have a 18 x 36 inground pool. My chlorine lebel is 2.7 but the acid level is 80. Is this 80 too high? If so what do I do to get it down. I have had my pool for 30 years and only drained it 1 time and that was when I had the bottom concrete redone. I use 3...

Just installed Hayward 250,000 BTU natural gas heater and it says to install a flow meter to make sure you are getting the proper water flow through the heater. Where can I find one that does not cost an arm and leg. Also does it install between the filter and the heater inlet port or does it...