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Just got a new pump after having equipment off for about 5 days so I turned my schedule off to let my pump run continuously. I never paid attention to the egg timer, but what I was wondering is if i keep my schedule off and set my egg timer to “never stop” so it runs continuously, when I set my...

I started off with a previous post thinking I had DE at the bottom of my pool. Now I don't believe it was. https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/pentair-quad-de-60-leaking.275393/#post-2422665 Folks in here suggested mustard algae, as did the guys who built my pool. I did both the SLAM...

I have a 5 or so year old Dolphin Nautilus that is not working. When I used a meter, I get continuity on the power cable and there is power in the power supply. If I plug the power supply in on its own and press the power button, the button lights up like it has power. However, when I plug the...

This year’s opening started off with a bang. The liner fell due to a warm winter, which I fixed, but there’s wrinkles at the bottom that are fairly severe I still have to attend to. Also, it appears that DE is seeping back into my pool. I’ve tightened up everything and I don’t see what’s...

I opened my pool yesterday. As I pulled the cover off, I noticed that the liner was off the track about 10-12 feet. Due to warm winter we had excess evaporation and the water level was extremely low. I solved the issue by using the boiling water method (thanks to everone on the internet) to get...

I've had 2 issues which I will mention separately. First off, I have a Pentair Easytouch which controls my whole system. I was out of town and noticed that my pump wasn't running at the scheduled time. When I tried turning it on in the app, it would go on for a few seconds then shut off. When I...

My liner is just over a year old. After last night's storm, there are several sections in the liner that are bubbling out, probably just on the sides. I didn't notice any on the bottom. The liner appears to be in the track all around, though. Because of a slight hill behind my pool and...

I have the Pentair (S-20?) Admiral skimmer and a tab broke off the weir door. This is the second one I've replaced in about 5 years but I can't figure out how I installed the last one. So I bought a cheap quality one at a local pool store and it didn't survive the install process. A hammer...

For example, I normally run my pump 7 am - 7 pm. If I want it to stay on at 7 pm (if I've just put in chemicals) and then shut it off manually later, what is the best way to do this? I currently just delete the 7a - 7p program and shut it off manually, then add the program back in for the...

I have an older Dolphin Nautilus that occasionally would run for a short period of time (30 min or so) then stop. If I unplugged it from the wall or unplugged the cable from the power supply (sometimes a few times) it would start running again. The other day I took it apart and did a full...

I am looking to upgrade my system a bit before the season and I'm contemplating several things. First off, I don't like my sand filter, so I'm switching to either Pentair Quad 60 DE or Clean & Clear 420 cartridge. Thoughts? I'm also looking to install Easy Touch Automation. The question is, my...

I’m looking into an automation solution, (preferably not thousands of dollars) to replace a standard Intermatic timer and need suggestions. I’m looking to control the pump/timer and possibly the heater. I currently have a Pentair SD80 filter and a Hayward Suoer Pump and I’m forgetting the heater...

A few months back in the off season I had my electricians redo the wiring and replace my timer. I never got a chance to test in since the pool has been closed until just now. I had a crew installing a SWG and a heater yesterday but they got stuck saying that there was no power at the timer. They...

I'm not positive, but I believe my liner is less than 10 years old. That said, there are areas in the shallow end that have wrinkles in there that are prominent, rough as you put your feet on them. Overall, the liner is in decent shape with no tears or major loose spots. Faded areas are minimal...

I have a Pentair SD80 sand filter. A week or so ago I opened my pool and now that the chemistry is fine and the pool is clear, I’m noticing sand in the pool near the returns. Two years ago I replaced the standpipe and laterals and since then it’s been better with sand only showing up...

I am getting ready to close my pool for the first time. 21k gallon, chlorine, Pentair SD 80 sand filter, Hayward super pump. Should I drain the water below the skimmer/returns, or get a skimmer plug? Any other closing tips are welcome.

Today I was replacing the bulb on an underwater pool light. It’s an American Products (Pentair) that fairly old. I got the bulb in, replaced the gasket, then tried to put it back in the niche. I lined it up and tried tightening the screw, but the light never tightened. I saw that the hole in...

I’m probably going to replace frame, gasket, and screws. Do I have to empty the water to below the skimmer?

Pentair or Hayward? I’m still contemplating.

On the far left (capped pipe) is a return that was used for a Polaris that died years ago. When I go to re-do the plumbing and add a salt chlorinator, are there problems/benefits of plumbing this in as a third return?

I’m looking to buy a salt chlorinator soon and I’m wondering if I should go Hayward or Pentair. Thoughts?

I was given a bucket of 1" tablets that are probably a year or so old and I've been using them in my floating duckie. The pool is getting chlorine, but not tons. Just wondering if I should toss these and use my newer ones.

Currently have very old plastic ones. Bottom one broke so I'm going to replace all 3. Top step is out of water. I heard metal is hot, but lasts longer than plastic. Inside measurement is 17.5. Thoughts?

Just installed super pump. When I turn it on, after a few minutes it makes a clicking sound like its turning in and off. I followed default wiring for 230 as u believe that's what the previous pump had. Thoughts?

This weekend I'm replacing a 20 year old pump with a new Hayward. There's a ground wire running from the pump to an old Polaris booster I'm no longer using. Question is- does this plan make sense? Disconnect ground wire. Cut Polaris tube out of return line and fill with coupling. Detach...

Had a great few weeks and now suddenly out of the blue there's nearly no pressure from the returns. I went to backwash and rinse and very little flowed out. Pentair Sand Dollar sand filter. American Products pump is on its last days. I was hoping to make it through the summer. There is...

Can anyone clue me in on the model numbers? I've seen a few versions varying in price by a hundred or so, and I wanted to know how the difference. I've seen a black one and a gray one.

Pool rookie. First season. Lots of learning. I have a sand filter that I replaced the sand twice and laterals/stand pipe once. There still appears to some sand at the bottom. But that's a whole other story. I'm looking for an economic automated vacuum. There is a Polaris booster pump attached...

Tremendous rookie mistake. After new sand, laterals, standpipe, did some heavy vacuuming, back washed, then rinsed. Next day, filter went on per timer. I was not home. Came to find out my water level was below skimmer. Left on Rinse instead of filter. Tried pump. Whirring noise for a second...

Sand was coming into the pool. Replaced standpipe, laterals and put in brand new sand. Problem appears to have cleared up. After doing quite a bit of vacuuming, the pump got very loud. When I checked the filter basket, the water inside was very hot. The pump housing was also getting hot and very...