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    Which Timer for Hayward Super Pump 1.5 Single Speed ?

    Have a Hayward Super Pump 1.5 hp single speed pumping on the way and want to install a timer to run pump automatically over night. I've been looking at Intermatic's site, but have no idea which timer is the right timer. Don't need much, just start at this time - stop at this time. Will hard...
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    Replacing Pump & Filter and thinking of adding a timer (also, single vs dual speed)

    Replacing Pump & Filter and thinking of adding a timer (also, single vs dual speed) Pump motor died at the end of last season. Sand filter also has pressure cracks in the housing (in the 'egg' shaped part) that seep when pump is running. The filter has been leaking since we bought the house 5...
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    Contact Cement vs. Water Proof Grease ?

    Need to replace the spider gasket on a Hayward Vari-Flo. When I picked the new gasket up at the local pool store the clerks all agreed that I should use contact cement when installing the new gasket (I say all because I questioned the first guy when he said this). I really don't like the idea...
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    HELP! IG POOL COLLAPSE - Advice needed !

    - - I need some expert advice concerning the re-forming and re-surfacing of my pool bottom/hopper (according to the pool guys the shallow end just needs to be patched with pool-krete). Sequence of events: (or skip to ‘A few important details that should be noted’) for my actual...
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    SEEKING ADVICE: I need a new liner :(

    Ok, The pool is inground. ~22K gallon & oddly shaped... this morning I looked out the window and saw that the liner has pulled away from the wall and now the majority of it is floating on top of the water (it seems that the only part not floating is the part under the drain in the bottom)...
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    Help... what are these dang thangs called....

    I've done some (by no means extensive) searching and simply can't find what I'm looking for, probably because I'm not sure what they're called.... I have a vinyl lined inground pool and where the return lines enter the pool there are O-rings screwed to the wall around the return openings...
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    RAC Enterprise coupon: 10% off Aquabot pool cleaners

    RAC Enterprise coupon: 10% off iRobot Verro, Aquabot pool cleaners http://dealnews.com/RAC-Enterprise-coupon-10-off-i-Robot-Verro-Aquabot-pool-cleaners/305187.html for anyone interested.
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    My numbers, what do they mean ?

    FC - 2.5 CC - 0.5 TC - 3.0 T/A - 70 CH - 30 CYA - 50 CL - 3 - using the block that came with TF 100 Kit pH - 7 - using the block that came with TF 100 Kit. Water Temp - 84 °F Water is crystal clear but is a bitksicky. Using BBB method with plenty of all the B's on hand. Any help...
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    FS: Poolvergnuegen 'The Pool Cleaner' PRESSURE SIDE

    FOR SALE: Gently used Poolvergnuegen 'The Pool Cleaner' Pressure Side pool cleaner. I've only had the cleaner for 1 month and it doesn't seem to like the shape of my pool (kidney/paisley shaped? see pic bleow) and thus doesn't cover all of the pool... other than that it works flawlessly and...
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    ROBOT SALES ! - do they happen at seasons end ????

    Just wondering if ROBOTIC pool cleaners go on sale at the end of the season every year, or if they are one of those items that are impervious to the end of season discount frenzy. I've been using my new Poolvergnuegen 'The Poolcleaner' pressure side cleaner for a little over a week now and am...
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    ThePoolCleaner / Jacuzzi Tracker - same machines ?

    Question: Are ThePoolCleaner & Jacuzzi Trackers the same machines with different badging ???? The jacuzzi trackers seem to be cheaper around the web... :?:
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    Pool Virgin's 1st Time TEST RESULTS... what now... ????

    First time pool owner, just finished first ever water test (w/ TF100 Kit), want to start BBB.... now what ????? TC - 1.5 ppm FC - 1.0 ppm CC - 0.5 ppm TA - 40 CH - 50 CYA - 70 PH - 7 water is crystal clear btw.