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This problem started last year, when I noticed that every time I turned the pump on, a small amount of sand would blow out of the returns then stop after 3-5 seconds. Because of this, I did some research on here and the most common suggestion was to replace the laterals because one was probably...

I've been dealing with a staining issue the past couple years that I haven't been able to remedy so I decided to drain this year to see if I can get a better look at the stains and to see if I can tackle the issue. I'm dealing with two separate stains here. The entire gunite surface is covered...

Backstory: I'm military and was deployed from Jan-May. During that time, we had a cover over the pool that loosened over time, allowing a lot of leaves, dirt, and other debris in the pool. When I got home, I removed the cover and saw all the debris on the bottom. I started the SLAM process...

My original Hayward Sta-rite 1-speed 1.5hp pump has bit the dust. One problem that I've always had with this pump was what might be considered cavitation. When using my suction-side vacuum from my dedicated suction port, I would have to have at least one skimmer valve open to bring in enough...

So I think my 20+ year old Sta-Rite Dura-Glas II finally bit the dust. It was leaking pretty bad so I took it apart and replaced every seal and bearing, and now the **** thing won't even turn over. I don't know how old it actually is, but the part number is from a pre-1998 model, so needless...

I'm in the process of draining my water level below my light to do some maintenance on it. I'm using my pool pump to drain it, taking water only from the main drain and suction side vacuum line (both skimmers are turned off via diverter valve). Everything was going fine but I decided to give...

While digging in my backyard, I hit the PVC conduit to my pool light. I thought I was well clear of it but obviously not. I hit it hard enough to crack the PVC and of course it is now leaking. Obviously this means I have a leak in the light, but from reading on here, this might be normal...

A couple of my waterline tiles fell off on a corner of my pool. Is there any special way to reinstall these? Is there a special mortar and grout to use? I've done tiling in my house but nothing in the pool before.

I'm on day 10 of my SLAM process and the pump has been running 24/7 during that time. Over the last couple days I've noticed the pool level dropping slightly and noticed a big wet spot where my discharge/backwash hose is connected. I removed the hose and there is a steady stream of water...

First time pool owner here. The previous home owner left behind a Zodiac G3 that I have been using for the past few days during the SLAM process. I have a lot of leaves and other debris in my pool and find myself cleaning out the pump basket several times a day. I think a leaf canister would...

1- Skimmer 1 2- Skimmer 2 3- Main drain? 4- ???? (It's on the suction side of the pump) 5- Return So I'm only confused about 3 and 4. Could they both be main drains? I can't see the bottom of my pool to see if I even have two.

I'm still a newbie dealing with my first SLAMing as we speak. As a side, my CH is measuring at 900 with my speed stir. My tap water is measuring 350-375. This part of Texas is known for its hard water, so it's just something I've always lived with, but can my pool handle it? Does the CH...

We moved into a house this winter that had a pool but the cover was on it. I finally took the cover off today since I got my TF-100 kit in the mail so I could do some initial testing. Results are below. I also turned the pump on for the first time without the freeze switch turning it on...

Hey all. We recently moved into a house which has a pool (stats in sig). The pool has been covered for the entire winter and we are ready to remove the cover and set it up for the year. I took a water sample down to a local pool place and my stats are below. The water is also green from the...