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Hi, I recently had a leak detection company come and test my pool for a leak I'd been battling for a while. They came out and identified the leak and patched it. However, the patch was made with black epoxy for some reason. The tech made the patch before saying anything to me about it and I...

Hi, I have a relatively new Polaris 280 that I purchased last year. This season it seems whenever I check the bag for debris it is filled with water instead. I would think the bag would be too porous to just hold water but that doesn't seem to be the case. Have tried opening the zipper slightly...

Hi all, I am having trouble with my pump pressure currently. For background: I recently replaced my pump motor which I posted about in a different thread. Water is circulating fine now, but my pressure is not changing even though my pool is dark green. I have backwashed multiple times to no...

Hi all, I am in the process of replacing my pool pump motor and have run into a problem. I know I have the right pump ordered via Inyo Pools and have been following their how to guide. I removed the old motor and have the new one wired; however, for some reason when I go to connect the motor to...

Hi All, I just went to turn on my pump and discovered something unusual. The pump will only turn on when the booster pump is also on. Any advice on how to troubleshoot this issue? I have not experienced this before. Thanks

Today when I checked my pool, I found that one of the wheels for my Polaris 280 had come off in the water. I fished it out and then set to finding the little bracket and screws that hold the wheel on. I did find the bracket and one of the screws, but one is missing. I searched the entire pool...

I am consistently getting low pressure readings on my pool pump (usually in the 3-5 PSI range) I have checked the impeller and it is not clogged. Skimmer and pump basket are both clear. I am wondering if it might be the gauge. I know it is at least 8 years old. Anything else I should check...

Hi, My in-ground pool ladder is starting to rust and I'd like to see about replacing it. My problem is that I can't seem to remove it. Most of the YouTube videos I've watched on removing a ladder show some bolts that need to be loosened to remove it; however, my ladder doesn't appear to have...

Hi, I'm having a problem with one of the wheels on my Polaris 280 falling off in the pool. It happened the first time a few weeks ago and I was able to reattach it. Then it happened again this past weekend and yesterday. Each time, I have removed the top cover to the Polaris and then reattached...

One of the hose swivels on my Polaris 280 has a bad leak and I'd like to replace it. I have the replacement parts, but wanted to see what the best way to do this is. Should I just cut the hose where the existing swivel is to get it off or do I need to pull the hose off? I tried this initially...

Hi all, I'm seeking some help trying to diagnose a leak I have discovered with my sand filter. I noticed recently that the concrete slab in my pool shed is wet regularly. I have also noticed that the ground just outside the pool shed is pretty wet even when it hasn't rained. Can anyone provide...

I've recently noticed that my sand filter is leaking. Whenever I go into the pool shed to check on my filter, I notice the floor is wet. I've tried to eyeball various different areas on the filter, but so far I can't really tell where it is leaking from. Does anyone have tips to share on how...

I've got a leak in my deep end that I need to patch. I have some of the A + B epoxy that I'd like to use. I have used the epoxy to patch a leak in my shallow end with out a problem, but am trying to figure out how to do it in the deep end. Without anything to weight me down, it's very difficult...

Hi, I'm trying to identify some stains on my pool steps. Any guidance on what type of stains these may be and the best strategy for removing them? I have tried rubbing vitamin C on them and they only lighten very slightly. I have also tried pouring bleach directly over them and haven't seen any...

I have a leak in the hose for my Polaris 280. How can I stop the leak? Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

Hi all, I've currently got two issues going on with my pool. I have a persistent leak that has caused my water level to go down about 4-5 inches below the skimmer. I got tired of continually refilling the pool so decided just to let it go and see how far down it went. Seems to have...

I noticed today that the wall connector for my Polaris 280 is broken and needs to be replaced. If I order this part from Amazon: Amazon.com : Zodiac D29 UWF Quick Disconnect Replacement : Lawn And Garden Tool Replacement Parts : Patio, Lawn Garden and use the pressure relief valve from my...

The tail keeps coming off my Polaris 280. Any recommendations on how I can try to secure it? I'm getting g tired of fishing it out of the deep end. Thanks!

I got up this morning and checked the pool only to find a dead rabbit floating next to the skimmer. I've found dead frogs in there before but never anything like this. The odd thing is that we never see rabbits around the neighborhood - mostly just squirrels. What should I do to make sure the...

I've been having trouble with my Intermatic timer recently. I have the regular pump set to run between 2 and 7 each day and the booster pump from 2 to 6. The timer for the pump is regularly getting stuck at the 6:00 position. As an example, this morning I discovered the pump was on and when I...

I have noticed over the past month that my filter pressure does not decrease after backwashing. The gauge does go to zero when the pump is off, so I think the gauge is OK. It also does decrease slightly when I set the multiport to recirculate. During the time I have been watching this, the...

I recently had an algae bloom and have been doing the SLAM process for the past several weeks. My water is now clear and I passed the other two tests so I am confident the algae is gone. However, one of the things I have discovered with my newly clear water is that the bottom of my pool is...

I have just discovered that my pool light is burned out. It is located in the deep end right under my diving board, and probably about 2 feet down. Is it possible to replace myself without draining the pool below the light? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My pool is starting to turn green and I am ready to begin BBB for the first time. My test kit is in the mail (TF100) and I will post results as soon as I can. It should arrive Tuesday based on the tracking info. In the meantime, I have read the pool school articles and all about the SLAM...

Hello, My area was hit by a significant ice storm last week. We had lots of tree limbs fall in the yard and the bottom of the pool is pretty much covered with pine needles. It's way too much for the Polaris to pick up and I'm wondering about the best way to get it cleaned up. Thanks for...

Hello all, I bought a home with a pool last year in Augusta, GA. I'm a first-time pool owner and barely survived my first summer being pool-stored. I am anxious to make a change for this coming summer and have been reading all the great articles on the Trouble Free Pool site. After the...