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I got a pool pro coming soon to do an inspection but I wanted to ask the group their thoughts on the pinkish build up material over the plaster. (zoom in) When I pour water on the non pink part, it then turns green. Do I have a build up of heavy metals? Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone ! I have a Hayward 48 DE filter that I installed back in 2016. Late last year I started to have cloudy water. I replaced the filter even tho they looked fine to me as well as two of the main valves Gaskets I thought could be the culprit. The slider gasket looked fine so I left...

Hello all, I got a 30K gallon pool in South TX and the Hayward DE filter cracked over the weekend. It's over 20 yrs old. Current pump is a Pentair Challenger 2hp and I wanted to get recommendations for a DE filter setup. House is being sold soon so any money that I can save it's welcome...

:( Louder then usual pump noise and super heavy pollen along with Very low pressure at the gauge & hardly any flow out of the jets. Could it be that the impeller has crapped out ? Is this a replaceable part or do I need to shop for a new pump? Thanks in advance fellas...

I replaced the old DE unit with a Hayward DE4820 Pro-Grid 48 Sq. Ft. Vertical DE Pool Filter about 7-8 months ago. I took everything apart since it needed to be cleaned. But for some reason the filter keeps leaking when I put everything back together. I do have a bit of experience with DE...

Howdy folks, Needing some help on where to install a check valve so that my spa stops from draining down. would I install it right after the heater ? Thanks in advance.

Got rid of the old nautilus filter. Had to replace the broken multiport valve, so it made sense to replace the filter as well. Some of those old valves I quoted were close to 300 bucks. anyone know how to label the plumbing ? NEW filter setup 48 sq Old

Hello, I just recently moved into a home that had a pool/spa. I really like the layout, but I am finding difficult to figure out the system since the previous owner had a pool service. So he was not much help when it came to ask questions about the pool plumbing So I figured out that it could...

I recently replaced an old pump with a variable pump. But I am now wondering if I should have increased the length of the output tubing. I basically kept the previous dimensions. The variable pump manual, called for 12" minimal from the inlet side, nothing else was mentioned as far as the...

Howdy Folks! Inherited a big mess but been learning and upgrading as I go. Installed a new Hayward variable pump, new pressure gauge with relief valve. Next on the list is read the manual and learn how to program the pump and look into why the polaris pool cleaner aint rolling its wheel...

Howdy from South TX. I grew up swimming on this pool and now it's time for me to maintain it - the pool is about 40 yr old. Been replacing a few things as I go. Replaced DE filter grids, skimmer baskets, gasket on Multiport Main Valve, new backup valve, rebuilt Polaris 380(maybe I...