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What is an RTV? Thread tape is teflon tape?? Thanks!

Ok, I just hope I can find that or something similar here in Israel! I'll post an update. Any other ideas in case it's not available here? Orlee

Hi, I am setting up all this pool equipment myself for a small aboveground pool and have a problem with steady dripping leaks around the threads from the pump and from the heater. I have wrapped some teflon tape on the plastic connectors that screw into the pump and heater and I've tightened...

At first the water wasn't flowing strongly because the hoses weren't set up the right way around but we quickly switched them around and now the water goes through very strongly, but only for a few minutes before it switches off again. It did seem to be getting hot the first few times when...

Hi there, I have a new system I am attempting to set up for a very small above ground intex pool. I have a proper Waterway 1/8 hp pump which is wired through a spa heater, the wiring was done for me by an electrician neighbor of mine. We just connected up all the hoses and got the water...

Dear Frustratedpoolmom, Thanks so much for your reply! I suspected this was the case . . . but wanted an experienced opinion. Another couple fo questions: We use a completely opaque pool cover whenever the pool is not in use, so would I still add bleach on days that we don't get in or open the...

I'm a newbie and have a very small intex pool - only 5' by 8.5', and 24" deep, holds 575 gallons. How much equipment do I need for such a small pool - I don't mind draining and refilling every 4-8 weeks. So, can't I just use triclor pucks for that period of time? Do I need to use bleach to...