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My cleaner worked fine one day and not a few days later. I tested the power supply with a multi meter and it appeared to be reading about 28 volts. So there is power of some sort getting through but I believe this does not guarantee that the power supply is good. How can I do some...

I have a hayward pump that's a little over a year old. After being on for a few hours it will make a really high pitched whine. Is it possible it's the shaft seal or is it bearing for sure? Does anyone know what size bearings it uses so I can find something without taking it apart? Only the...

I was at 5ppm last night, 5ppm when I checked it this morning. Now a few hours later it had dropped to 2. CYA is 45 I completed a slam several days ago because of overnight chlorine loss (no sign of algae and water looked great though). My water temp was very high, about 94, and the slam took I...

I've had an on and off mustard algae problem for a month. I didn't shock for a long enough period I think, but another problem I noticed is some of the bubbles in my cover are popped, and they are filled with yellow water. It's just a few here and there, looks like the holes got there from...

I need to get something for my pool that was just refinished with fiberglass. The surface is very very smooth which is nice because of chemical usage, and algae brushes off effortlessly. But, I'm worried that a cleaner won't be able to crawl up the walls, and also there's never anything on the...

Has anyone mounted their solar sensor in their piping? I want to do this because I've noticed that when it's cloudy but warm-ish, the solar is on. I think if it was installed in the piping right next to the outlet of the solar that this would have better results. When the sun started to warm the...

To make a long story short, I bought some solar panels off Craigslist and I need 4 barb fittings that are no longer available. It is not a universal part it's a special threaded fitting with o-ring made by the panel company. I figured out that 1 1/4" pvc fits perfectly, just like it would...

So I told the guys to install the threaded female fittings in the wall, instead of a bare pipe like they were going to. This was so I could use a fountain, or also use the threaded return jets. Well now I've realized that the female threaded fittings are different from what they use for return...

Ordering a bunch of stuff for the new equipment install. Was thinking, as well as the check valve before the pump, do I also want one between the pump and filter? So the huge cartridge filter doesn't drain out my pump every time I clean the pump basket??

I want to get one of those nice looking decorative covers for my new skimmer thats being installed, but noticed that there will still be a visible white ring that shows. I can get the part in gray (see pic below), but would rather see if I could find something that does not have a visible ring...

Seems like an almost necessity with a variable speed pump. lvd0jvNZnqg

I'm sure we've all seen the fountains that cost 12 bucks an amazon. I'm looking for something more. The fountain pattern doesn't look anything special and the sound is more keen to someone peeing into the pool than the beautiful sound of rushing water. So I'm thinking of just taking some PVC...

So it looks like I'm going to be replacing my copper piping. They deck is already in poor cosmetic shape anyways. To replace the pipes they are going to cut out channels then fill them back in, so obviously it's going to look even worse. Any good deck coatings/overlays? I want something that...

Concrete pool with fiberglass that was put on in the 80's. Going with fiberglass again. Got a cheap variable speed pump. Eliminating the booster and going with a Polaris 360. Old filter was a 150sq ft cartridge, got a free Clean and clear 520 I will be replacing it with. Probably going to...

My pool is being refinished starting in may, meaning in june I will be set to be filling it back up. I have no pool heater, but I do have a tankless hot water heater. Using the calculator here: http://www.zodiacpoolsystems.com/Energy-Center/Calculators/Pool-Heater-Cost.aspx , I found that it...

I have some solar panels I am looking to mount. I was planning on building a rack, but after looking at some calculators it might not be worth my time. I will only loose 12 percent efficiency in march and September laying them completely flat on the roof. The main thing I am concerned about is...

I was looking at the hayward max flow sp2302, http://www.amazon.com/Hayward-SP2302VSP-Max-Flo-Variable-Speed-Certified/dp/B00OLSWQS6 But it was brought to my attention that that pump has no provisions for being controlled by anything external. For example I can't have the pump turn on or ramp...

I really want to do away with these chrome ladder handles. I can cut them off no problem, but I am wondering if there is anything I can put in their place etc. I am going to be refinishing the pool but its just a basic fiberglass/tile/coping, not looking to add a swimout. I think just the ladder...

So I am relocating my pump and filter. When I moved in they were just sitting on blocks of concrete which I know isn't right. I am going to be using a hayward pump and probably pentiar filter so it seems there may not be one of those preformed plastic bases that will fit my needs, though I...

I'm looking for a filter for my 15,000 pool. Right now the filter is 150 square feet which seems too small. The cartridge needs replacing, and I am also relocating the equipment, so I figure I might as well get a new filter. Any recommendations, both for size and brand? EDIT: Ok so now I see...

Currently there is fiberglass coating on it, with a decayed gelcoat (looks like ****). A couple bubbles here in and there in the fiberglass itself but overall very good structural condition. I have had one plaster company come out, and one fiberglass company come out. Fiberglass was a little...

My pool is a pretty odd shape. It ends up being about 30ft x 24ft. at the furthest points. Its cheaper to buy two covers that will fit than it is to by one, and I imagine two will be a lot easier to deal with too, and I could even just take one off for a quick dip. Has anyone ever done this...

I think its a little weird how the labor AND materials to add a bench around my entire shallow end is less than the labor to set the single row of tiles. Also not going to do the booster pump. I was wondering about the mastic/sealer between the coping and pool deck. If I plan on replacing the...

I can see air bubbles coming in through the pump inlet through the clear cover. I have inspected all the pipe joints that go to the pump and all seems well. The skimmer is clear/full there are constant small air bubbles coming out one of the jets. What next?

I'm looking to upgrade the single speed failing pump at my new place to a variable speed pump. The pool is suppose to be around 13,000 gallons. The best bargain I have found seems to be this pump: http://www.amazon.com/Hayward-SP2300VSP-Variable-Speed-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00C76UUK0/...

In January I am moving into a house that may need a pool re-plaster. I figured I might as well get it re-plastered as soon as I can but I have some concerns about the weather. Obviously I don't want it to be raining, but I am concerned about the temperature/humidity etc. I am located in the...

So I've been looking on craigslist and it seems you can potentially save a fortune by buying some used panels from someone who filled in their pool or a house thats being remodeled etc. Whats the best way to tell if the panels have some life left in them? I am guessing they will be more pliable...

I am thinking of converting my new pool to salt water. I've been looking at the Hayward AR9 system, which is listed at 25,000 gallons. How is this measured? With the pump running a certain number of hours per day? Ideally I would only be running the pump while the solar system would be...

I am closing on a house that is partial flat roof and partial "low slope" I am planning on installing panels on the flat part, and building racks to support them at the desired angle. Or possibly making them adjustable from 45 to 25 degrees since that wouldn't really require any more material...