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I've been fighting a leak somewhere in my plumbing for most of the summer. I was adding hundreds of gallons a day in make-up water to the pool. I went as far as hiring a leak detection company out of DFW to help me locate the leak. They narrowed it down to the spa drain to pump suction leg, and...

I recently switched to a SWCG, a Circupool Universal40. I ordered the Taylor K-1766 and promptly started testing. HOWEVER, I failed to properly read the instructions properly. So, as I am going along counting drops. I get to the end and multiply by 100 . And continue adding salt until I get to...

Not sure if this is the right forum, if not please redirect me. I have an older Raypack propane heater that I have removed from my system and would like to dispose of, preferably sell if it's worth anything. I am near DFW and can deliver if the location is reasonable. I just figured with some...

OK, so in the efforts to simplify my life, especially pool maintenance, I recently installed a SWCG. In order to get as much life out of it as possible, I know I have to keep my water balanced. My primary issue is pH. My fill water has an extremely high pH (8.2 or greater) with a TA of 130...

Over the last few seasons I've lost a few tiles off of my pool wall, and this year I intended to do the repairs and re-attach the tiles. However, weather and other factors have delayed the repairs and now I'm wondering if i have a worse problem than I thought. The original tile loss was...

Based on this thread I have learned that phosphoric acid binds metals in water to sequester them so they don't precipitate out onto pool surfaces. My question is, does it "prefer" some metals over others? And if so, how far down the list is the calcium in the water? Otherwise wouldn't you have...

I have a HUUUGE amount of white space after my pool information ion my signature block. How do I get rid of this?

Thinking about replacing my Single Speed Pentair WFE-6 with 1.5 HP motor with a vs pump, and looking for suggestions on replacements. Any Ideas?

I have a leak in one of two skimmers. Over the last several months I have noticed my water level falling rather quickly, but was able to just make up for it periodically. However moving into winter when it gets harder to add water I decided, I'll just shut off the suction from the skimmers. That...

I currently have an Intermatic PF1202T Wired up to a 220V single speed main pool pump and wired to a box containing a 110v Stenner pump. I am wanting to substitute a PE153PF to allow for better timing control of the Stenner and allow use of my currently disconnected Single speed 220V booster...

Recently installed a stenner 10gpd pump. Wired it to one leg of the 220 V timer that used to supply my booster pump to supply 110 V to the outlet for the stenner. Enclosed outlet and pump in a plastic box and mounted it to the wall. After running for a time, the pump will stop and not run...

So, the Polaris 380 that came with the pool when we bought the house 10 years ago has finally given up the ghost. I got the green light from the better half to purchase a replacement, so now it is decision making time. I am looking at a Dolphin s200 for approx $700 or a replacement Polaris 380...

I have pool with attached spa. Where the line goes out TO the spa, after it leaves the check valve, it goes through about a 14 " long piece of 2" flexible PVC. Over time in the Texas sun, that Flex PVC has cracked and now it is leaking through the PVC. So my question is how do I repair this...

I am using the tfp methods for chemistry control. I maintain fc around 7, pH 7.8 and cya is about 30-40. I am using liquid bleach supplemented by a slow feed of chlorine tablets to help bring up my cya. My wife believes that the liquid bleach I am adding is causing her swimsuits to deteriorate...

I have a 2" Ortega check valve who's disk has failed for the second time in a year. I would like to replace it with a new valve, but due to the limited room, not sure that I can. The pipes and valves are all right next to each other tucked in behind the heater. I am looking for options for...

I need help identifying the pump in the attached pictures. This is the booster pump for my pressure side pool cleaner (Polaris 380). I believe that it is starting to fail. It has been getting noisier and my Polaris seems as if it is lees effective/ fewer wheel RPM's than a few months ago. I...

I have a spa attached to my in ground pool with a spillover to the pool. I had some leakage issues, and so left it empty for part of the winter. this spring as I am getting ready to repair a broken pipe underground, I emptied the spa and noticed that there are some pieces of plaster breaking...

Have a pool with attached spa that is above pool level. I believe I have a leak in the spa plumbing. Looking for reliable leak detection and locator company/person in the DFW area. I'm located southwest of Fort Worth in Glen Rose, so closer to here would be better. Any help would be greatly...

Recently had some issues with my polaris pool robot. Not sure of the model, either a 360 or 380. Had a low pressure condition and thought it might be the relief valve so I replaced it. turns out I had a leaf stuck in the turbine/blocking the jet. once I got the leaf cleaned out, started up...

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Trying to find an operating manual with parts list for my multi-port valve. Unfortunately, all the labels are faded out to the point of being illegible. all i know is that it is a Purex-Triton. The reason I need it is to figure out what part to order to replace a leaking O-ring on a drain...

I live in a tiny town called Glen Rose southwest of Fort Worth, and just south of Granbury. I am having a difficult time finding someone to do repairs on my spa tile. It seems as if all of the contractors are too far away to come out here for such a small job. I am hoping someone on here...

I'm thinking about making a DIY floating fountain out of some PVC and a spare hose I have for my Polaris 380. Was wondering if anybody had done something like this? Figured I could also run it as a cooler at night like I had seen some others do. Figured on making a base ring out of PVC...

New Pool Owner, just trying to make sure I am on the right track. I've owned the house and pool for about a month now, and have tinkered with the chemistry a little, just enough to keep it limping along until I could devote serious attention too it. Pool looks Ok, but not great. No green...