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My pool pump is on a timer and when it kicks on the flow switch in the heat pump (RayPak R4450TI-E) triggers the unit to turn on. I can't tell if just the fan is turning on or the compressor too. I've looked through the user manual and I'm not sure if there's a startup delay for the compressor...

I wasn't paying attention and my pool's water level got too low, causing the skimmer to pull in air. There was still water in the skimmer and the main drain was open as was the suction cleaner line. The pump didn't run dry, nor did it lose prime. The pump is a 1/2hp Hayward Tristar, and it's...

What's everyone's opinion on grouting travertine pavers? My patio pavers and pool coping are all travertine, but the coping is grouted. I applied polymeric sand to the rest of the pavers, but I don't think I did a good job as I've been losing a lot of sand. It's been about 2-3 month now, and...

I am going to be changing my pump this week and I've decided to redo the above ground plumbing. Right now on the suction side I have a 1.5" line for the skimmer, a 1.5" line for the dedicated vacuum port, and a 2" line for the main drain. Currently these all connect into one single 1.5" line...

I have a rectangular in-ground pool, 12'x24' that goes from about 4' deep to about 5'5" deep. Online calculators put it at about 10,000 gallons. The pool is screened in and doesn't get dirty at all. I have no trees that lose leaves or put out pollen or anything. Currently there is a Century...

My pool has three return jets, one in the shallow end and two in the deep end. The return in the shallow end is very, very strong while the jets in the deep end are extremely weak. If I cover up the shallow end jet, the other jets put out more pressure. The problem I'm having is the shallow end...

I just installed a circupool swcg (love it!) and now I've ordered solar heater panels to install on a ground level mount. I have read that the swcg should be the last item before the return. It would be far easier to install the solar panels after the swcg, but I am concerned about having...

I live in South Florida and I'm purchasing a house with an 8-9k gallon in-ground gunite pool (11.5' x 21') and there is no pool heater. We have no natural gas/propane, so I am thinking solar is the way to go. I am considering purchasing two of the Smartpool S601P SunHeater panel sets, which...