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Hi All, I’m planning a major pool renovation including new plaster, tile, coping, and deck resurfacing. The plan also requires several repairs to the concrete deck, bond beam, and pool shell. I had the pool renovated previously (before I discovered this forum) and I don’t want to make the same...

Looking for suggestions on the easiest fix to my problem. I have a set of leaks in the underground fittings where three, very close, parallel lines (main drain + 2 skimmers) all have a 45-degree reducer elbow from 2" to 1.5". The leaks are on the 1.5 inch side. Because the pipes are so close...

I've searched TFP, YouTube, etc. trying to figure out how to remove the weir from my skimmer. The walls of my skimmer have bulged inward causing the weir to get stuck so I want to remove it, sand down the sides, and reinstall it. All the videos show newer models that have a spring type rod...

I need about 50 lbs of Calcium Chloride to raise my CH. The only pool stores left in Austin are owned by Leslies and they charge almost $100 (including sales tax) for two 25 lb buckets of Hardness Plus. (They don't carry the larger size in the stores.) I know I can use a deicer such as...

Hi All, I'm looking for a good set of instructions and best practices on how to perform an acid wash on the plaster surface of my pool. I couldn't find a good, relevant post. I found some information on the internet; however, none of it is as complete and detailed as I usually find on this...

My main pump and my booster pump went out on me; again. When I say the main pump went out, what was happening is the pump was having a hard time starting up and once it did it could only pull water if I isolated the suction side to the main drain. It also has been running very loud...

I had my pool replastered by a local Pool Builder (PB) with a standard blue colored plaster (white plaster with blue dye added). Within the first two weeks the color started to get splotchy. The PB said it would fade. It never did, it just kept getting worse to the point that the pool surface...

My polaris pump ran dry causing it to leak. The motor still ran OK, it just leaked at the seal and my polaris lost power. So, I replaced the seal, o-rings, and impeller (it was warped) using the instructions here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRjzEZFyNi0. I even took a picture of the wiring...

My polaris is not working well. The RPMs are only 21. I have a couple of issues so I'm not sure where the major loss of power is from. The booster pump is leaking a little and I already ordered a new seal. The pressure relief valve on the Quick Connect is leaking water from the valve (I can...

The timers on my filter pump and booster pump got off schedule so my booster pump ran by itself for several hours. It is now leaking water into the bracket. Anyone have experience to guess what are the most probably parts I need to replace? It still works but I want to fix the leak so I need...

Thanks to all the great information on this site I'm in the final stages of recovering my green swamp. However, I'm having a tough time with the final stains on the sides and bottom of my pool. There are yellow algae looking stains around the sides and in various places at the deep and shallow...

I have a Pac Fab multi-port valve model SP-712-2 that is leaking from the top. After a little research I'm thinking I need to replace an O ring. Do I need the "GO KIT 10 Universal 5-SPOKE Multiport Rebuild Kit SP-710X / SP-712 (after 1976)"...

I have a plaster pool that was replastered a few years ago. I read on another thread that I should regularly use a 50/50 combo nylon/stainless steel brush. The only place I can find a Whale Wall 50/50 is on the manufacturer's site (http://gabcoproducts.com/proddetail.php?prod=4-WW3004EH) for...

When we moved in to the house I didn't know anything about pools. (I've learned a lot since then, thanks to TFP!) I was recently looking at the schematics for the Polaris 380 and noticed the in-line filter (http://www.poolproducts4less.com/Polari ... 8-080.aspx). My Polaris has never had this...

I need to know how to replace the belts on my Polaris 380. I don't want to break anything by forcing parts apart. Do I need to remove the wheels? I took off the cover and removed the two screws by the front wheel thinking I would be able to take the wheel off so I could slip the new belt...

I've got a green swamp and want to get it fixed ASAP. My current readings are: FC 0 CC 0 TC 0 pH 7.5 T/A 110 CYA 0 When I started last night my pH was over 8.2 so I'm working to get it down to 7.2. Meanwhile I want to get my CYA up to 30 ASAP so I can begin shocking the pool. The article...

After a big storm lasting a few days my pool was filled with dirt and leaves, my total chlorine was down to zero, and some algae started to grow on the sides. My numbers looked like this: FC 0 TC 0 pH 7.7 TA 80 CYA <20 I have a bunch of store brand (non-BBB) pool chemicals that I want to...

New pool owner; older pool. Two skimmers. Lots of trees and crepe myrtles around the pool so I'm constantly battling the leaves and pollen in the pool. Last night I noticed that one skimmer wasn't pulling any water and the polaris wasn't working very well. This morning the 2nd skimmer wasn't...

I'm a new pool owner that bought a house with an old pool. The plaster is degraded and coming off in chunks. I was told it is a 37,000 gallon pool; however I have not calculated the volume myself yet. It is kind of kidney shaped with a deep end around 10-11 feet. The water was green when we...