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With this heat in Texas, it is suggested that we cut back energy usage during daytime. Is it okay to run the pumps (Pool, Polaris) after 8 pm and not during daytime?

Another interesting article. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/09/well/live/swimming-safety.html

My R-0011L nozzle was clogged so I put a needle through it. It did not work. I had an empty bottle of R-0012 and I took the nozzle off and put it on R-11L bottle. I assume that both the nozzles dispense the same size drops. Am I correct?

Choosing between $113 for OEM and $49 Generic for a Jandy valve, I went with the ge3neric parts. It seems to be working fine. I have two more valves that I may need to repair. Any thoughts as to whether go OEM or Generic?

I was finally able to get my Polaris pump running after running into getting parts late and then making some other stupid mistakes such as breaking off screwed fitting inside a pipe tec. I was thinking about buying spare parts such as O-Rings, seal for both pumps etc. I already have a spare DE...

The suction side of Polaris PB4-60 Booster pump hose's barbed fitting is broken inside the pvc pipe as shown in the picture. I tried to use the sprinkler tool to extract out the broken fitting but the tool just twists. Is it okay to hammer in the tool a little bit? I have also seen a YouTube...

I have been using the kitchen counter forever to test the pool water and have been hearing occasional complaint about it. I found the final solution, the laundry room. I installed a small counter and a two level brightness LED under the cabinet light. Everything has been working well. I was not...

My Polaris pump is not putting out any pressure. The motor seems to be running fine. I changed out pump parts on 4/8/21 so it looks like these parts did not last too long. The easiest thing I can do right now is to replace those parts again (seal, o ring etc). If it still doesnot work, I can...

We replastered the pool several yers ago but did not change the coping. Now the coping has crackes exteding to about 7 tiles(if that is what its called). Is there a way to fix it like some kind of a filler and paint? Thanks.

I have attached my manifold pic. I am wondering where to locate a new SWCG if I convert my pool to salt water. Someone suggested in my other post about a bad capacitor that I should consider installing SWCG and that got me staStarted thinking about it.

I am out of town for a few days. My son called and told me the pool pump motor quit working and is humming. Looking at previous posts, I will need to check and make sure the impeller rotates freely, and the capacitor is good. But at the same time, I am thinking, why would a running motor quit...

After having lived without power during Harvey and the last deep freeze, I went ahead and purchased a portable tri fuel generator yesterday which I plan to use with natural gas to deliver 5500 watts. I have seen a few youtube videos where people have modified Suncast sheds to house their...

For about 2weeks ago. The polairis hose started curling up near the bag as shown in the pic. Needless to say, it's not cleaning as good. Do I need to to take it in for a tune up? It is about five years old.

I went through some messages as old as published in 2010. I am sure the common practice still remain the same. I have some duplicate chemicals expiring in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Is it time to ditch them and start over? I have been getting strange results for my calcium hardness test(the number...

I never noticed this before. I assume it's a freeze plug. It has a extremely slow drip. I did not want to unscrew it until I knew what it is and whether it can be replaced. Thanks in advance.

I am having one heck of a time installing the spider gasket. It does not stay in the groove (track?). Part of it pops out as the picture shows. I put a small dab of vinyl repair glue (recommended by the pool store) on outside of all the spokes. Never had this kind of trouble a few years back. I...

I purchased the above items today at a local pool store. I paid $54.10 which sounds expensive but I had to finish the installation today. Just now looking at the web, the prices are as low as $6 and up (I am sure shipping and taxes are not included). These are seem like they are not made by...

I have a small leak in my Polaris pump. Initially, I though it was the drain plug. After lubing the O ring, I reinserted the plug but it still has a leak. Its 20 year old system and never had any problems with except for changing out the cleaner from 290 to P39. I am thinking I need to replace...

I thoroughly cleaned my DE grids. As always, I take them to a local well know pool store for assembly and in return I always buy something. This time around a kid working there could to assemble it and told me my grids are bent I need new grids. The grids are not that old. I am attaching two...

We refinished our pool about a year ago. Since then we have not used the gas heater at all. We are planning to use it occasionally this winter. I am wondering if I should expect any discoloration of the water/Pool Surface when the heater is turned on the first time. If so, any...

I have a coupling that leaks. I found some old threads indicating JB Weld or Epoxy may work. Is that still a current thinking? Besides call a pool guy, any other suggestions? The picture is attached and I tried to show by drawing an arrow where it leaks. I can't get the scan to come out right...

Short Story long. We kept finding animal poop on the ledge between the pool and the spa. I was suspecting possums. One afternoon sitting in the backyard, we saw this Iguana appear. They are very uncommon in our area. We asked about it to our backyard neighbor. Indeed, they have a free range...

I cut twice and measured none. Got my Stenner with 15 gal. tank today. Now I found out that I don't have enough space on the pad to mount it. I am thinking about using a stainless steel strap or just a regular strap which will be installed in the stucco and then wrapped around the tank. Does...

Initially, I was leaning toward installation of a SWCG. It turns out I just don't have enough clearance between the heater and return line. Major manifold changes are required according to a pool store. Now I am leaning towards a 220 volt Stenner system with 15 gal tank. I will install it...

After learning a lot in this forum, I have never gone to a public pool. Just an interesting article some may find enlightening. The CDC advises: Don’t swallow the water in a hotel swimming pool | Science News

Hi All. I had a bright idea about a month ago. Why not buy a complete grid assembly? Because, when I break down my DE filter , take out the grid assembly, remove grids, clean and inspect individual grid, soak them overnight in TSP solution and re-assemble them, it takes up to 24 hours. If I have...

Have had enough with the tabs and CYA. Thinking seriously about switching over SWCG. I have attached a picture with the post. Questions follow. 1. I would like to keep the Chlorinator for emergencies/vacations. 2. Where to install the salt cell. 3. I am aware that I will need a check valve...

My pumping unit is making screeching(?) noise and it seems that the valve setting on skimmers only has much reduced flow rate then when set in the main drain only (this seems counterintuitive). I plan to change out the whole pump/motor assembly. Looking online I find an assembly complete with...

The pool level was low and the culprit was a leak at the pump assembly clamp. Bought a couple of O rings for the housing and the hi-head. Too hot outside to replace it right now. When I do the reassembly, how tight should the clamp be tightened? I hope that solves the problem. Any other...

I have all the pool equipment on a concrete slab (heater, DE filter, Pump, booster pump for Polaris and aerator for the spa). The main 220 volt service comes into the Intermatic mechanical timer and gets to different devices from there. It is supplied by a breaker in the main panel in the...