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I have a dosing type chlorinator works fine, just want to upgrade to a SWG, looking online they all are much larger like for 15-20,000 gal any suggestions model make ? I'm in FL using solar in cooler months Does it matter if it is plumbed in before or after the pump, or horizontal/vertical...

I have small pool about 4,000 gal it has an old pleated cartridge type filter on it which needs to be completely replaced. Should is be replaced with a sand filter or another cartridge type? Hayward S166T Pro Series 16-Inch Top-Mount Pool Sand Filter or Hayward EC40AC Perflex...

Does it matter where I mount the one on solar panels? is better to mount on the cooler side going in or the hotter side coming off the roof? the other I assume is mounted by the pump. I didn't find any instructions

I have a fiberglas pool and I'm seeing a dark color waterline ring. I'm scrubbing but it still remains, the source water is filtered thru carbon at 5 micron, so it not the source. What's the cause? What to use to clean it off?

I have a 1 1/2" female bulkhead fitting that is unguarded. I was trying to located a screen cover that would thread into it. it is near the bottom on the sidewall.

Ok I have vertical pipe going to roof panels this branches off with valve to bypass back to the pool. I was going to install a vacuum relief valve about 5' above that branch leading to the panels. I also have a pressure relief valve where does that go in the system? I assume I need 1 or 2...

During the day should I leave the cover on if the temp is higher than the pool temp? Or will the water get warmer with or thru the cover? I've been rolling it up each morning & covering at night.

Really long vacation. Going away for three months how many hours a day should I set the pump to run, it will have a solar cover. Anything else to consider?

Just turned on pump, there is gauge on the cartridge filter, it doesn't work, I have one on order, what pressure should I expect in a typical system?

Just finished filling pool first time still have unfinished decks, so some sand got into the pool bottom, If I vacuum it thu the pool pump & cartridge filter is that ok or is there another way to do it????

I have an older Vita spa, there is a "Vita Zone" ozone box that is 240V It is a corona discharge system. The unit was made by Hercules in Brunswick ohio I googled them appear to be out of biz. It is a 12" bulb with two small gauge wires on each end. the only markings are L122S4PLS 6030L

Well the saga begins, after months of planning, months of getting permits the pool arrived. I bought a pool thru Sun Pools, great company to deal with. The crane didn't show up so I couldn't let a small detail like that stop this project. My neighbor was kind enough to let use his lawn...

I have a controller in working order for $75 Located in central Fl pickup or will ship.

1.5 HP 220V Air Supply Super Quiet model $40

I have a running pump in good condition like this It is located in central Fl, pickup or I can ship $100

Installing a fiberglass pool this week and would like add a light any suggestions I see some fore $250-$500, isn't there anything on the market for less money?

I have a skimmer box that came with the pool already cut in. My question is there are two pipe connections in the bottom of that skimmer box, I was expecting one. Any thoughts on that? Also there is another small hole 1" on the very outer edge of the box very high up but it is not punched all...

dropping in a fiberglass pool next week the say the lip is about 2" high. I'm bringing pavers up to it, question is how high above grade should the pool sit so water don't run in from rain etc. One side is a foot from the screen wall, another has 6-10 feet from the side of the house. The last...

My neighbor just bought a small IG pool he wants me to help plumb it up, It's only 8x18 it says it's 2200 gal. He also is going to add the Fafco solar panels I think he's getting 4 4x12's. We are both just puzzled trying to figure a pump size, the run from the pump to pool is 25', since it's...

Is there a building code that specifies the depth of the feed return lines (pvc pipe) I heard 18" others say there is no specified depth it what ever you want.

Getting ready to install pool with solar, wanted to get ideas on how to plumb (best practices) tks

In about two weeks I'll be installing a 10x20 Sunpools unit. Those of you that went thru a glass pool install any tips or suggestions to watch for? I'm getting differing opinions on sand in the bottom of the hole vs gravel. Sunpools says sand so I'm inclined to go with their suggestion but...

Well not to upset the apple cart, but I read that some nasties aren't killed for several days in a chlorine pool they are somewhat resistant for a while. My wife a few years ago took the kids to water park and she got a bad staff infection on her arm from a mild abrasion of a surf raft, nothing...

getting spa ready it was empty not used for a year, just bought it and had it delivered. How can I disinfect or clean it (plumbing) all out before use? Is there a standard practice.

I see pools using 2" and some using 1.5" runs to and from the pool to the pump. Is there a standard or formula which to use?

My neighbor had a pool and spa just completed and thinks they are losing too much water. The builder came and said he found a leak in the coating on the gunite base. he used a tool to detect for leaks and found that one. the pool is about 6,000G they say, but I think it's closer to 8,000. How...

Someone said that the rule to install this type only applies to dealers or installers not the homeowner. I'm speaking in terms of Florida. Also these pumps can complicate solar installs,

I want to set up a 50 amp sub panel for pool and spa and a few accessories, any suggestions on this? I saw one at Home Depot but thought you guys may have suggestions.

1.5 HP 220V Air Supply Super Quiet model $40 1.5 HP Jacuzzi pool pump $100 Haywood Gold line GL 235 controller (not including the valve) $75 tks

A public pool in Minneapolis, here an older thread http://www.troublefreepool.com/post456401.html#p456401 Master plan http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/design/2012_master_plan.pdf Well I decided to build one in central FL, I begin construction in few weeks. The recharge area will be a...