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It looks like it is not possible to use a 1" line as a vac line. So I'll be getting a pressure side cleaner, leaning towards "The Pool Cleaner". Here is a picture of my equipment pad: From what I have read on the Pool Cleaner (pressure) manual I should put a valve between the pump and filter...

Hi All, I just got a new MX-8 cleaner and it doesn't work very well with my Haward auto-vac plate (switches between vac and skim). My pool originally had a pressure cleaner that was in disrepair. There is a threaded 1.5" female pipe in the pool wall and it converts down to a 1" line at the...

Hi All, I wanted to get some opinions on two automation systems I am considering. The new Hayward OnCommand and the Pentair SunTouch. Both systems are very similar, seems that the Hayward has a slight upper hand spec wise, 4 relays instead of 3 and support for better wireless remotes. I am...

Does anyone have a Hayward automatic vac plate Part # W491R? How well does it work? My pool gets a lot of debris that need to be vacuumed up by my Arneson (Hayward) Pool suction vac but also gets a lot of floating debris that require a skimmer. This device seems like the perfect solution...

Hi all, I searched quite a bit but could not find a discussion on this: I am in the market for purchasing a home with a pool. Since I live in Southern California (Inland Empire) quite a few of the homes we are looking at are bank owned or short sales. This basically means that the pool in...