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I am struggling with my pebbletec-style pool. I was away for a few weeks and it has gotten away from me. The water is balanced and tests find, but there is a buildup of green/black algae on the floor. It brushes of easily, buy my Dolphin robotic cleaner doesn't pick it up effectively. I'm...

I'm looking for a device to control a water hose via wifi. Any recommendations?

I've been a pool owner for several years, but recently upgraded to a Jandy iAqualink with a variable speed pump. I programmed the daily operation to use a specific speed, but suspect I'm doing it wrong. My questions: 1. When I backwash the filter, how do I tell the pump to operate at a higher...

My local pool person here in Dallas is unable to procure a Jandy heater for me, but suggested that if I buy online he will install it for me. Does this break the terms of a Jandy warranty? It's a big purchase and want to follow the right steps. The installer is indeed a licensed pool professional.

For years I've struggled with some green algae. I used Algaetrine on occasion, but always struggled. I replastered my pool (pebble tec) during the fall, so this year after opening I got everything balanced and used a PoolRX as my algaecide. For 3 weeks it was sparkling. I was so pleased...

I have a new Pentair Warrior SE and very pleased so far. Pool is approx 25K gallons. I typically leave the cleaner in the pool 24/7, however when adding chemicals I'm unsure whether it will harm the cleaner. Is there a consensus whether it's safe to shock (liquid), add acid (liquid), baking...

I recently replastered my pool in a dark blue color. In previous years I fought with algae each season. I'd like to try something new. is there a recommendation on using an ionizer vs PoolRX? Which is less risky.

someone stepped on my pipes and broke check valves.... I've cut away the broken ones. There is a remaining diverter valve which isn't broken, but has a 2" pipe inside (where I cut off). Is there any way to save this diverter valve? either by: 1. remove the two inches of the 2" pipe hat is glued...

Our spa/pool was recently remodeled. Full pressure test done before it started. Two of the spa jets were leaky and fixed. The pool equipment and pool itself sits lower than the Spa, so gravity tends to flow water back towards equipment. When the pump is running the water flows up thru fountain...

I have a pool + spa and live in Texas where we keep our pool filled all year. My original Hayward heater has rusted, and would rather replace than repair. Can someone suggest a starting point to figure out which heater to buy? I'm leaning towards a 400K BTU Pentair, but the different metal...

The palaster folks are outside trying to figure this out...but maybe TFP will be faster :) My pool was replastered. The Hayward lights were pulled out of their niche and left on surface. Now that paster is done it seems like there is debris in the threaded screw hole of niche preventing the...

My heater is broken and leaking. I'd like to re-plumb and put a diverter valve so I can bypass the broken heater and allow me to continue to run the pump until a new heater is installed. Below is a picture of my plumbing. Can I get some advice on what parts to order and the easiest way to...

I need to replace 3 lights in my pool so this is a big investment. I've seen all 3 discussed in these forums. Pentair seems most popular, but least reliable. The florida Sunseeker product is generic but seems to work well. Can someone help me decide?

So, I have total analysis / paralysis and need help with my remodel. Pool is 15 years old and we are redoing tile, plaster, coping. There are 3 lights. Hawyard 10" niche incandescent bulb. Once we are going thru this remodel, I wanted to replace with colorful LEDs. What I need help deciding...

The switch used to manually adjust my Compool wore out and broke off. 1. Is this something that can be fixed yourself? or better to replace the entire unit 2. If replacing is consensus to go with exact same model or different valve. David

I'm helping a friend here....he has a pump and cleaner attached to two Intermatic mechanical timers. They have power, and when we look thru the small peekholes, the gears seem to be moving. Problem is that when the time is set, they seem to keep correct time for an hours or so, and then stop...

I replaced my Hayward Super II pump (Century motor) with a new single speed Hayward Tristar pump (also 2 HP). Plumbing seems ok. With the help of this forum I got pipes lined up. Turned on power at breaker and motor primed nicely, and seems to run ok. Now the problem: The breaker also powers...

My Hayward Super II motor died, and I decided to replace it with a new pump. I cut the existing 2" pipes to position the new pump in place. The new pump uses unions. The output lines up perfectly to the old position. However, the input (suction) port seems to be one inch too low to align with...

I seem to change the piston O-rings on my push/pull backwash valve every year or so. Is there a generic equivalent that I can buy in bulk, say 10 at a time? Online i keep seeing sets for $10, but I really just need the piston o-ring.

I was away, and then had an impeller problem, and unfortunately my inground pool turned swampy green. I've been brushing, adding liquid chlorine, and running the motor. After 5 hours pressure gets so high I need to backwash. Been doing this for 2 days so far. My question involves the frequent...

My pool got pretty green last week, and I've gotten it back to the point of nice and clear. I still have some debris and today when I turned on the Polaris (280 cleaner, with a PB4 booster pump) the booster pump didn't start. It hummed but wouldn't start. I changed the cap, but still humming...