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Hello all, We're planning on building a pool in our home and I've had experience owning a pool, just not spec'ing in hardware. Our pool plan is as follows: About 20,000 gallons with spa with six jets Looking at one, maybe two water features. This would be a sheer descent rain pattern. Pentair...

Hey all, It's been a while since I've been on this forum because we sold our last house with a pool. We're planning to build one for the new house. In our old place, the heated water came out of one of the three waterfall features we had. A plumber that worked with a friend of ours did not...

Hey guys, I wanted to get some input on where I should cut to remove the existing pump. I've attached some images for reference. Is there any way to retain the old pipes? I will be replacing the existing single speed with a 2-speed pump and relay kit in the control panel. If I can't keep...

Since it's now winter, I've reduced the time that my pump runs. Today, after an overnight frost advisory, the pump was on and suddenly I hear a gush of water and I come out to a stream of water about 20 feet in the air. I manage to turn off the pump and realize the hose bib had come off. Now...

With the recent Walmart rollback rollback of the $2.50 10% chlorine I decided to do some calculations using current prices. I have come to the conclusion that Leslie's Pool 12.5% is the best deal. I am in no way affiliated with Leslie's. I just want the best bang for my buck. Here are my...

Hello all, Yesterday as I was backwashing my DE filter, I took a look at my equipment and noticed that the gas line entering the heater was rusting. The rust is forming right after it comes up from the concrete. It seems to be pooling water in that area and has been for 10 years at least (we...

I am going to purchase a new motor to convert my single speed WFE-6 pump motor. For a sanity check I need to confirm that Pentair motor 071320S will fit on the WFE-6 housing. Could anyone that has done this confirm this is the correct two speed motor that I need. From the description it seems...

I am going to purchase a VS pump to replace my single 1.5 HP singke speed. Should I increase the HP rating on the VS pump or stick with 1.5 HP? My gut tells me to stick with 1.5 HP. What am I not taking into account? Thank you Chris

Hello all, I don't often introduce myself on forums, but owning a pool is a pretty big deal and I think it's going to turn into my new hobby. My name is Chris and I live in San Diego. I recently purchased a home that has a pool. The pool was re-plastered earlier this year, around March. The...

Hello all, I recently purchased a home that has a pool. This is the first time that I have owned/maintained a pool but I am confident that I can. I have read through the pool school and have spoken to the previous owner about the plumbing and maintenance albeit not thoroughly - very high...