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My Hayward heater recently started firing up for a few seconds, turning off for a few seconds, and turning back on again, and it does this a few times before eventually turning on and staying on. What might be causing this? Thanks

I recently had my pool/spa replastered and new plumbing installed. i just noticed these bubbles in my spa. 1. What could be causing this? 2. What do I need to do to fix this? Thanks

I had my pool re-plastered about two weeks ago and I want to put a new Hayward suction vacuum in the pool, though I have been told conflicting info. One person told me one week was all I had to wait, though another told me to wait a month. How long should I wait to make sure the vacuum does not...

I want to get a pool cover, or multiple smaller pool covers to keep some debris out, and also to help retain heat. It doesn't need to cover the entire pool, and I would like it to be easy to put in the pool and take out. I know nothing about covers and am not sure what I should be looking for...

The suction cleaner I am using is working off of my main pump, I guess it makes the pump work harder and uses more energy that way, though it is not a separate pump. I do like the idea of the robot, though I am not sure I like leaving it plugged into a cable. I have kids running outside around...

I had been told previously that the robots were difficult to work with (you have to take them out of the pool and put them back in when you want to use them, and you have to take them out to clean and take the debris out of them?) I was also told the suction vacuum cleaners performed almost as...

My pool is 24’3” ft X 39 ft and I want to get a suction pool cleaner for it. I previously plugged one in through the skimmer, though I just added a new dedicated vacuum port during a remodel in the shallow end of the pool. My pool has steps, and an 8ft long Baja that is obviously elevated from...

I had glass tile in my pool that was demoed, and glass was all over the pool, and on the coping and pavers. I went around with a shop vac as much as I could, though today they plastered the pool and there was still some small pieces of glass in various spots around the outside of the pool. I...

I just had my pool plastered and want to buy a brush. It is plain white plaster. Is there anything I should look for, or will any brush do? Thanks

So just grout sponges and water? Can I do too much with the sponge? I’m guessing a sponge is not abrasive. Thanks!

1. Is it a problem if the grout residue stays on? Can it damage the tile? 2. I'm guessing the contractor is not going to spend much time taking it off (they are trying to spend as little time as possible unfortunately). Is it a problem to put new grout over the tile before removing ALL of the...

What is the stuff on the tile that I need to clean off? Is it an issue in any way, or does it just need to be cleaned off completely? Thanks for the info.

We wanted to use unsanded grout, though the contractor used sanded grout, and hosed it off, and wiped it after we complained, and now several hours later we are noticing that the finish may have come off, though we are having a difficult time telling in the current available light. Also...

I am trying to figure out which type of pool waterline tile grout I should use with my glass tile that is reflective and opaque. It also covers a higher bond beam and submerged stair and seat lining. Our installer will not use epoxy grout. We are concerned sanded grout will scratch off the...

Thank you for the info! 1. When you said "I doubt it" do you mean you doubt that they would chew through my cables? 2. You linked to 1 inch Amazon sleeving. Did you intend to link to the 1 inch option or is that just the option that came up with the product? Im just wondering what size to get...

I just had new pumps, filters, and an automation system installed, and there are lots of cables running along the equipment, and on the ground. I am concerned that a rat or mouse might chew through them. I mentioned this to the person setting everything up, and he said mice and rats are not...

How does a leaf net differ from a pool cover? Thanks

1. How long after plastering does it remain an issue for leaves and debris to stay on the plaster for more than a day? 2. During the plastering process I will request that it is not done on a windy day, and I will make sure there are no leaves or debris on the pavers/coping around the pool...

My backyard is being redone, including my pool being replastered. Due to issues with the contractor, which I will not get into, the project is WAY overdue and we are now getting into windy season where I live, and there are trees around my pool, and lots of debris typically gets into it. I am...

Are there any downsides to having a system like this? Only thing I thought of is we have a tiered water plan and get charged more during peak summer hours, though this should not be too big of a difference, never really calculated it, though guessing it is easy to over ride if we want to use...

Apparently, I need an anti-siphon to make this work. Any idea if what I have in the photo below is one? Thanks!

Thank you for your reply. What would be required to install this? Are additional parts needed? Is it labor intensive? Are there any real downsides to having one of these? Just trying to gauge the complexity based on our budget and timeline. Thank you!

We are remodeling our pool and we are thinking of adding an autofill. They are getting close to finishing and this is something we didnt plan on so we are hoping to get some good advice before they come back to finish. We also tore up our concrete to replace it with pavers, so it should be...

1. Which type of light last longer? 2. Which light involves less labor when it goes out? 3. Any idea if one intellibrite provides as much light as three or four micro brites? 4. For clarification, if I install 4 or 5 Microbrites, and one goes out, can the one that went out get replaced or do...

I am replacing an old light in my pool during a replaster with a Pentair Intellibrite 5G color LED light, and I am trying to decide whether to add one additional one or several smaller Microbrite lights To the other side of the pool. 1. When either the Intellibrite or the Microbrite lights go...

Just bought Pentair bubblers, lamineers, and deck jets....I will look at your links, thanks.

What is the "pad" you referred to where the equipment is? Is this some designated spot? Thanks!

Thanks for the tip about the dishwasher (y) 1. Does the Dolphin need to connect to power somehow? How is it powered. 2. I was under the impression that the robots like the Dolphin worked somehow off a specific line in the pool, like a return...? Thanks.

So I have an issue in my equipment area with available space that I am still working out. I am glad you brought this up regarding the panel. How far can the panel be wired from the equipment? Since the equipment area is going to be tight, I want to make sure that I will be able to easily get...

I'm just trying to consider all options while I still have everything torn up in my backyard. When you say "Plus, my “redundancy” is the panel itself. If, for whatever reason, you can’t use the app, can’t you just use the Intellitouch panel directly?" 1. Please pardon my complete ignorance on...