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We are placing tile on the edge of some of our steps for aesthetics and for safety (so people are aware of where the steps end). Pool will be finished with pebbletec/stonescapes. Pool builder says they will install the finish in between the tiles. No grout. Makes sense, as grout would stand...

Doing a fairly major renovation to my pool. It includes removing old plaster, installing new surfacing, moving some returns, adding a beach and moving steps, etc. When removing the original surface, the builders took most of it out and left some behind to be fill for the new steps and beach...

My 2HP 3450 RPM single speed pump motor failed last week. Runs on 220. Bought a replacement at a nearby national chain pool store (yes, I paid more than I would have elsewhere) and installed it this weekend with new: gaskets impeller diffuser impeller ring I also bought those parts at the...

For the past few months, I've had occasional problems retaining prime. I have replaced seals, check valve, pump basket cover, etc. and then realized I had a small leak in one of the skimmer paths. I turned off suction to that pipe - still have another skimmer and main drain - and priming...

On Thursday, my AO Smith 1.5 HP E-Plus motor failed. For reference, the service factor was 1.47. I took the entire enclosure to a local pool store for help. When all was said and done, I came home with a Century B229SE, 1.5 HP w/ 1.0 SF. At first, I was a little concerned about the reduction...

In a back yard project I am working on, I became overzealous and cut through the wires of one of my pool lights. Before I made this mistake, the pool wires (3-wire insulated and unique ground) ran approximately 30 ft to a J-box and then back to the GFI. To repair, I was thinking of installing...

I have a 17 year old pool. I have gotten to the point where I think I need to replace all of the above ground plumbing near my pump, filter, and heater. First, a handful of small leaks have started in some of the joint areas. Second, most of the "fins" on the 5 valves have broken off. Who is...

I inquired about automation about 2 months ago and finally bought an OnCommand and had it installed. I have Aux1 set up to control my booster/cleaner pump and I have it timed to turn on 2-3 short times during the normal filtration process. I cannot seem to decipher the instruction manual so...

I'm considering paying someone to install a new control system and replace the filter/pump area plumbing. After 17 years, these are starting to fail. I've called a handful of folks that have been recommended to me. So far, each of them is trying to guide me to a particular...

My 17 year old AquaLink 2 needs to be retired. At least one relay has failed, the water temp sensor needs replaced, and other mainboard issues have arisen. Here's my present configuration: 2HP shared filter/spa pump - inline heater 3/4HP booster pump for cleaner 2 actuators to control spa/pool...

I apologize if this has already been posted; I did a few searches and suspect my keywords were insufficient. At what point in time should you replace the old reagents in your test kit? My assumption is that, if kept enclosed at room temperature (68F-80F), they should be OK. I just want to...

The temp sensor on my aqualink system failed. Thinking it was the 2-wire, 10k-ohm thermistor based setup, I was fully prepared to repair it myself. Well, lo and behold, it is an older 4-wire setup. I cannot seem to find it anywhere on the web or locally for less than $105. Any suggestions...

I am trying to understand the right times of the day and durations to run my filter pump. I am using the BBB approach and like to add chlorine at night, when it is required. Obviously, I will need to run the pump thereafter. Anyone willing to share their experiences? Thanks.

I have done a thorough, though not exhaustive, search of the Austin area for chlorine carboys in the Austin Area. All to no avail. Does anyone here know of a source in Central Texas?