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So I have an s-200 sand filter paired with a pentair vs pump. I have a mysterious problem where flow is gradually reduced, and the power consumption @3000rpm drops from 1300 to 1170. Now the flow present at 1170W is closer to what its at around 400W. Now I would think to look at either a suction...

Hi everyone, I'm desperately seeking advise about my pool liner situation. I had a new liner installed in May. The experience was riddled with problems from the get go. The contract stated the work would be done in a week. The guy didn't arrive with the liner until 1 month later. The liner...

Hi, I have a hayward multiport with a small crack just above the threaded return on the multiport. The crack drips extremely slowly at slow speeds, and drips slowly even at faster speeds. I was looking for advise on what product I can use to seal it with. I'm thinking a liquid epoxy is best. I...

Hello, I'm looking for a replacemebt safety cover for my pool. Pool guys are interested in selling me the loop loc super dense mesh, or loop loc solid. The difference in price is only $300-400. It's really what works best. A quick call to loop loc revealed their super dense mesh blocks 97%...

Hi guys and gals, I sat down and considered my chlorination options. I think I want to stick to the traditional method that has worked well for me: use a chlorinator and add bleach every night. The cost for chlorination compared to a swg is about half using the traditional method, and though it...

Hello, I'm in the process of choosing a new pool liner. I called in some estimates and quickly realized I was getting a lot of contradictory information. First was thickness, 20 mil vs 27 mil vs 28 mil. Most advocated for thinner over thicker because it's easier to work with, "less likely to pop...

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Hi I have an inground vinyl pool thats leaking very quickly. I've recently vacuumed the pool around a patch and opened a pool light to TRY to change a bulb. I also noticed small crack in the skimmer. Fast forward a few days and the level is now 6-8" below the original level. The most suspect...

Hi I have an AO Smith pump motor (1.5 HP single speed), with a Hayward pump and hayward S200 sand filter. 30,000 gallon in ground pool. The motor has been with us for 8 years. Its also been used heavily due to algae filled pool (fixed already thanks to the forum :) The pump runs fine but as of...