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I have a heat pump that works well - when I turn it on. Since our yard surrounding the pool gets a lot of southern exposure, I'm thinking about installing a couple of these black solar pipe heaters in line with the return jets. My thinking is that the black pipes would passively capture solar...

The water level of my pool drops down to the bottom of the two skimmer box openings, and then stays consistently there (ie doesn’t drop anymore). To troubleshoot, I plugged the drains in the skimmers and noticed that water is able to stay in the “bowls” of the skimmer boxes. So that leads me...

I turned up the pump speed to 2800 rpm and heard the band clamp go “pop” and then water was spewing every where from that seam. Good thing I was standing there. The Hayward DE filter is probably 30 years old at this point. I’m thinking of going with a cartridge filter so I don’t need to use...

Hi all, What is the amperage draw of a Circupool SJ-45 at 220v and 110v? I checked the manual and it’s not stated. I need to know to ensure the proper wires and circuit breaker are used. Thanks!

I live in the Northeast and like to put away the pool pump for the winter when we get below freezing weather and lots of snow. If the 220v pump circuit is gfci-protected and the twist-lock receptacle has a large bubble cover to protect the plug from the weather, is that ok? I prefer this set...

Hi all - I'm installing new PVC pipes at the pad and have the opportunity to do it right from the get-go. Pool has 2 skimmers that merge to 1 line, 2 return jets that merge to 1 line, 1 return jet from the old booster pump for the Polaris cleaner, and a main drain: 4 pipes that lead to the...

Hi everyone: Pool is 2/3 drained and I need to reroute the existing plumbing from the edge of the pool back to the pump pad. Existing plumbing is 1.5" black poly pipe going to the pool and even though the section I'm working on is higher than the main drain, water is still coming out of it...

Hello TFP: I'm having part of my pool deck removed to make space for a new addition for the house. The contractor (demo guy) was SUPPOSED to SAW CUT the pool deck prior to excavation work, but what he did instead was use the bucket of his excavator to slam down on the pool deck and then lift...

Hi all: I have an old Hayward DE filter and am thinking about moving to a cartridge filter. A quick search shows that Doheny's makes a filter that's significantly less expensive than the other major brands. What's the quality of the Doheny's filter? Is it a case of "you get what you pay...

Happy Friday, The IG vinyl pool pictured below is in my back yard. I'm adding an addition onto the back of the house and it will get really close to the pool steps seen in the picture. I don't want the pool to limit how much space I can add to the house (homes are valuable around here - pools...

I’ve found cracks in my slimmer box and would like to know if I can replace the cracked section or just epoxy over the cracks? Thanks!

Hi - can you please tell me the sizes of the front and rear bearings for my Hayward single speed SP2607X10? I need to get them right away as I don’t want the pool water to sit stagnant. The pump is making a loud whining noise and nothing is stuck in the impeller. Thanks!!!

Hi - I have a bubble-wrap style solar cover (blanket) that I use at night to reduce heat loss. It's inconvenient to uncover and cover the pool, especially when I'm doing it alone (most of the time). Can you recommend a reliable powered solar cover reel? Or a really really good manual one...

Hi TFP. Can you please tell me what the power usage in kW is for every hour of use of my single speed Hayward SPX2607X10 super pump? I’m running it on 115v. Sticker on the pump says 1 hp, .75kW, 15 amps at 115v (7.5 at 230). Thanks

Hi TFP: I'm getting a heat pump soon, and figured I might as well replace the old Hayward SPX2607X10 motor with a more efficient 2-speed motor. I was thinking about a Pentair VS pump, but that's $699 and I don't need all the bells and whistles. Plus, I have a mechanical timer, so the 2 speed...

Hi TFP: It looks like I will get a Gulf Stream heat pump and now I'm thinking about the installation. My existing equipment pad is not big enough, so I will likely get another block of concrete to place the heat pump on. The old pad and new pad will be pretty close to each other. I plan on...

Moved from ...upgrade pump? I wanted to piggy-back on this thread because I'm in a similar situation. I don't have water features, but will be getting a Gulf Stream heat pump. I'm also buying a Dophin robot cleaner. Should I buy a VS Pentair for $699 or just get a retrofit 2 speed pump? If...

Hi TFP: I have an old Hayward Super Pump and think it's time to replace it. Last summer I had to run the pump overnight a few days and it made a big difference in my electric bill. I want to make this quick and painless, and Marina Pool & Spa is recommending the Pentair SuperFlo VS at $699...

Hi Everyone. I'm looking to buy an electric heat pump for my 21,000 gallon inground pool near Boston MA. Does anyone know of good sales on Black Friday? I do have my eyes on the Aqualcal 225, but that's $4k! Thanks

Hi folks - It turns out we only using the pool in July and August because the water is on the cold side during the other months. We actually thought about having the pool filled in because of the lack of use, but I've been reading up on heat pumps. We don't have gas at the house (oil for...

The power cord of my booster pump is starting to fray where it enters the pump. Can I use a generic power cord that has a twist lock prong? If so, can you recommend a brand and model? I see options on the line for over $30 which seems like a lot for just a cord.

Hi - I think the answer is yes, but i just want to confirm. I have a bonding wire that can reach the main pump, but the wire is not longer enough to reach the booster pump. Can I just get a copper wire, attach it to the booster pump and then connect it to the lug on the main pump where the...

Hello everyone. The previous owner slapped together the plumbing you see in the attached picture. The hose that worries me is the beige colored one that comes up from the pump. If it bursts it'll send thousands of gallons of water against my house. So could you tell me what pipes, quick...

Hi, We have a DE filter for the pool and I've read that DE can be hazardous to your health. I'm sure it must be eaten or breathed to really be dangerous, but I have young kids and I have some auto-immune health issues. So my OCD side says I want to replace the DE with something less...

Hi, Per instructions I learned from this board (awesome) I put pool anti-freeze into the skimmers and pipes. I know it's supposed to be safe and all, but I'm OCD. Is there anyway I can get rid of most, if not all, of the anti-freeze during startup? Is it safe to run the pump/filter on...

Hi folks: It's a good thing I listened to the advice from you guys: do a test run of the closing process! I laid out my pool cover on the lawn and found a rats nest and holes in the cover. The perp was still at the crime scene and ran into a badminton racket and was dead at the scene. So...

You've all made our first experience with a pool a great one, so I'm hoping to help out future first-time pool owners with a write-up of the closing process. But I still need your help with some questions! I'll edit the process as questions are answered. Questions are in blue and everything...

Hi all, Thank you all for helping a newbie pool owner get by in our first summer of having a pool. Now it's time to close it and I'm already thinking about a fun activity for the kids during the long winters here in MA. I'd like to set up an ice skating rink :party: using one of those kits on...

Hi, Please help me identify this filter and teach me how to maintain it. The previous owner used Diatomaceous Earth, but I don't want to assume anything and do it right. Some questions are: What type of filter is it? Where should I add the DE? And how often? How often do I clean the filter...

Hi, It seems that sections of the sealant/caulking that runs along the perimeter of the pool, where the top of the liner meets the concrete deck is missing. Also, I see patches of growth along sections of the perimeter that's missing the sealant. What is that sealant strip called and where...