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Today my pull pump cut off in the middle of the day. I noticed some weird rubber type stuff inside of the impeller. Apparently there is some sort of o ring or seal inside of the impeller but I can't identify the part. Circled in red is the seal or oring that appears to have broken with half...

This pool ladder is starting to rust extremely bad. I believe that the original pool builder used a ladder not suited for saltwater. You know of any good ladders for saltwater pools that could fit the existing anchor system?.

As the weather is starting to warm up, I noticed this backwash view port was super green. What is this view port called and how to best clean it out? Would all I nees to do is slam the pool? Thanks

Hello All I recently replaced my Saniclear20 SWG system with a CircuPool SWG system. For those that have replaced a system, what do you do with the old one? Any one had any luck with recycling the parts?

Hello I currently have a Saniclear 20 system that lately has been doing the low salt reading. The system was installed in about July 2016. I am thinking the salt cell may be going bad as recalibrating didn't really work. The system is still barely producing chlorine. I am thinking it is...

I couldn't figure out exactly where to ask this question so I'll ask here. When turning on my pool pump and filter, the skimmer filters perfectly for the first 15 minutes. After a while, the surface dirty water seems to not want to go into the skimmer. It looks like there are lines holding...

The weather here in GA is starting to consistently be above 60 degrees, and I am thinking about opening the pool soon to prevent a major algae outbreak. Typically when opening the pool, I remove the pool cover, balance the pool, then shock the pool using the SLAM process. Being that liquid...

I have purchased the TF-100 test kit a few seasons ago. I pretty much have run out of the R-0013 reagent. On website www.tftestkits.net I see I can buy a replacement bottle. On Amazon, I see a similar R-0013-E reagent made by Taylor Technologies. Is the R-0013 reagent for test kit TF-100 the...

Hello All This week my flow sensor just went bad, and I will need to replace. Jacuzzi/Carvin doesn't seem to be a well sold brand here in the US. From what I can tell, it looks like Carvin/Jacuzzi is an rebranded version of the Hayward chlorinators and uses the same parts. Would any one...

My pool pressure gauge is no longer working and needs to be replaced. I'm looking at a water gauge at Lowes that has the same connectors for much cheaper than Leslie's pool. The only difference is that the gauge from lowes connects at the bottom where as my current gauge connects on the back...

I recently purchased a .5 HP non-submersible pump with the intent to remove water on top of tarp. It has a 1inch connection for input and output that I connected to my 1.5 inch hoses. So far, I am not getting any real suction on the pump. Any suggestions for what to check for for that may be...

Hello. Being in Georgia I don't feel it is really necessary to close down my pool being that if it does go below freezing, it doesn't last very long. I do have a freeze protection guard on my pool pump for those one off days and a tarp over the pool. A power outage during an extremely cold...

Hello All I have a Carvin/Jacuzzi Brand Starlite LED that looks to be going bad. Also, it looks like something is growing inside of the LED. Has anyone had any issues with this brand of LED lights? Would this be something easy to replace? See the picture of what the LED light looks like.

I am looking to start saving for a pool cleaner for next year and getting rid of my entry-level aquabot. I want something that can not only clean the floors, but also includes a brush for the walls and waterline with an anti-tangle cord. If it can do steps and ledges, that would be a welcomed...

Hello, yesterday I decided to deep clean my sand filter without an issue. This morning, I noticed that the union that connects the pump to the filter has a minor dripping leak. I tried to use plumbers tape with out any luck. Based on reading, I am thinking I could use pipe sealant (pipe...

Regardless of how I aim my return jets, my pool wants to rotate clockwise. The only issue I have is the water moves too fast when moving clockwise and misses the skimmer at times. I don't have a variable speed pump. My pool pump is located near the top (see left image) which I believe makes...

Hello All After reading about adding a pantyhose on the skimmer, I decided to try it last night. See the picture of what I picked up when I checked this morning. I am glad this stuff is out of the pool, but I am wondering what this stuff is. I did touch it and it wasn't slimy or coarse. It...

I have slammed the pool, and the pool water chemistry is currently balanced. Running the pool pump, and pulling from the skimmer pool seems to put a small dent removing this stuff. I am not sure exactly where to ask this question, but can anyone identify this clear-ish stuff floating on the...

Hello All. I am in the process of Slamming the pool. I thought I would have been done now, but I haven't passed the 1ppm loss overnight test yet. Tomorrow I go back into the office, and wont be able to see to the pool. I am concerned that while I am away from the pool I will lose previous...

It's about that time for the cover to come off of the pool. However there is still a good amount of water on top of the pool cover due to the rain. Last year I used a wetvac to remove the water. I am thinking there has to be a more efficient way. What is a good way for removing the water on...

Hello All I have noticed that everything from dirt to bugs to leaves seems to always settle in the exact same spot on the deep end. I have been reading on this forum that if the pool circulation isn't very good, you can experience problems with the things settling in the same spot. I also...

Hello All I recently purchased a PF1102T Time with freeze protection and decided to use this time in place of an old Intermatic T104R. I am currently wired for 240 volts. I can get the pool to turn on and off manually, but for some reason I cannot get it to turn on automatically with the...

Hello All I have a Jacuzzi/Carvin Magnum Force pump, and I am unable to remove the strainer basket. It seems to be stuck. I have tried pulling it and rotating it counter-clockwise without any luck. Does anyone else have this pump? If so, how were you able to remove the strainer basket?

I am thinking about upgrading the Saniclear 20 to the Saniclear 40. I cannot find any information on the difference between the Saniclear 20 and Saniclear 40 controller. I do know the Saniclear cell produces more chlorine. Both controllers look the exact same with the exact same connections...

Hello All I am coming off a slam and trying to figure out the optimal setting in terms of pump time and chlorine output percentage going forward while my chlorine decreases. Seeing that the saniclear 20 outputs a maximum chlorine of .33kg (~.7 pounds) is there a cool formula to determine what...

Hello everyone. After 3 months (long story) I am finally able to start maintaining my pool. I know there were days where the FC levels have either been 0 or very close to 0 as I have been testing with strips. So far, the pool has been pretty clear to a point where I can see the shallow end...

Hello all. My name is G and after about 2.5 months, I am now a pool owner out of Atlanta. I am ready to whip this pool into shape hopefully before it turns into fall. I want to thank you all for any future help or suggestions.